Bachelor Thesis in English (ENG290)

The student will write a thesis in one of two sub-disciplines of English: (applied) linguistics or literature. The choice of sub-discipline in this course must coincide with the chosen direction in ENG270 (ENG271 Specialization in English Literature; or ENG272 Specialization in English Language - International English: variation and change).


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

ENG290

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

15

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The students will write a thesis in one of two sub-disciplines of English: (applied) linguistics or literature. The student chooses topic, research material and relevant reading in consultation with a supervisor. The student must submit a thesis proposal containing a title and research questions, as well as drafts of the thesis, within given deadlines.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, the student will have gained knowledge of

  • central concerns in the chosen field of the bachelor thesis
  • relevant theoretical texts related to the bachelor thesis
  • ethical concerns related to academic research

Skills

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

  • discuss central concerns within the research area of the bachelor thesis
  • understand and make use of relevant research methods

General competence

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

  • formulate research questions for thesis writing
  • work independently with complex issues and present the findings in a thesis
  • master written academic English
  • show familiarity with and correct use of research ethics, appropriate academic terminology and references

Required prerequisite knowledge

Students must have a minimum of 45 ECTS in introductory English courses or equivalent in order to begin the specialization.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Bachelor thesis 1/1 Letter grades All

The thesis is an independent scholarly research paper of 5500 words +/- 10 %, not including appendices, tables and references.

Coursework requirements

Oppgaveseminar 75% obligatorisk oppmøte, Godkjent tittel og problemstilling levert innenfor oppgitte frister, Minimum to godkjente utkast til oppgave levert innenfor oppgitte frister, Minimum to veiledningsmøter
Seminar attendance 75 %. Approved topic and research question(s) and minimum two approved thesis drafts within given deadlines. Students must attend at least two supervision sessions. Students are not entitled to further supervision in connection with a new exam attempt / new admission.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Dina Lialikhova

Course coordinator:

Peter Paul Ferry

Course teacher:

Eric Dean Rasmussen

Course teacher:

Oliver Martin Traxel

Course teacher:

Torill Irene Hestetræet

Course teacher:

Sonya Louise Veck

Course teacher:

Merja Riitta Stenroos

Study Adviser:

Margrethe Melin

Course teacher:

Janne Stigen Drangsholt

Method of work

Writing seminars and individual supervision meetings.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Bachelor Thesis in English (ENG370_1) 15
Bachelor Thesis in English (LENG370_1) 15
Bachelor Thesis in English, Bachelor Thesis in English ( ENG370_1 LENG370_1 ) 30
Bachelor Thesis in English (LENG290_1) 15

Open for

Open to all students accepted into the Bachelor programme in English Language and Literature at the Department of Cultural Studies and Languages, provided that they have the prerequisite knowledge. Open to exchange students. Other students must apply within the given deadlines.

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto