General provisions

The course is included in the Master's Programme in English.

Entry requirements

English C or 90 credits in a language subject or in comparative literature

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

• show familiarity with the processes and strategies of defining and formulating research topics and gathering relevant data

• make use of appropriate research methods to gather relevant data

• show an understanding of the writing conventions of various academic genres (conference papers, reports, research proposals, abstracts, reviews, thesis)

• use an appropriate style and register in their academic writing

• critically evaluate sources according to the established criteria for assessing academic texts

• follow the formal conventions of academic writing (citing, documenting, and compiling a working bibliography) in the texts they produce themselves

• clearly articulate the methodology used in their writing

• use appropriate rhetoric when engaging in a dialogue with other critics

• organise a large body of material in a coherent way.

Content

The course focuses on the various stages of the process of writing, from the formulation of an argument through researching the existing body of work, to drafting, revising, and editing a paper. A variety of literary methodologies are discussed and practiced. Discussions of theoretical points are followed up by practical exercises.

Instruction

Group sessions. Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Students are examined continuously by means of written assignments and a final reflexive essay. Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.

Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of the department for permission to change examiners or examination forms.

Other regulations

If the curriculum or the course literature for a course module is changed, students have the right to be examined on the original curriculum and course literature on three occasions during the following three terms. After these three opportunities, the right normally expires. No other limitations apply regarding the number of examination opportunities.

Transitional provisions

Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.