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NORAM4590 - Master Thesis EAS Studies: North-American Studies

Course content

The thesis is an independent reasearch project of about 80-100 pages on a subject chosen from North-American culture and society. The thesis has to be approved by your supervisor and is written in English. The thesis will usually find its basis in one of the 4000-level courses chosen by the students, but the students are also allowed to choose other fields of study, provided that it is approved by a supervisor that has agreed to act as such.

See also Informasjon om masterstudiet og masteroppgaven

Learning outcomes

The thesis work will give insigh into scientific and methodological problems, as well as in-depth knowledge of a defined area of North-Amrican culture and society. In addition, the thesis will develope the student's ability to critically and independently assess source material. This work is also central in improving the students' English usage skills.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

Admission to the Master Program in EAS: North-American studies.

Teaching

For more information about the thesis see Guidelines for Academic Supervision of Master's Degree Theses at the Faculty of Humanities

The agreement of supervision must be filled out and submitted to your student adviser. Note that having a supervisor is an obligatory part of the master thesis and that the agreement of supervision must be approved before the thesis can be submitted.

Exam information

The thesis can be submitted September 15 or November 15 in the autumn semester and Ferbuary 15 or May 15 in the spring semester.

A written explanation for the grade will be mailed to all students when exam results are ready.

Other guidelines might apply to students that have been approved for part-time study, please contact the exam consultant if you have any concerns.

Language of examination

English

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale from A to E to pass and F to fail.

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

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