General provisions

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

Entry requirements

60 credits within the Master's Programme in English

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

• apply important theoretical and methodological concepts from the chosen area of specialisation in English linguistics independently and productively,
• describe the processes of identifying a research space and formulating a research question,
• use electronic databases independently to find relevant secondary sources,
• compare, evaluate, and synthesise information taken from relevant secondary sources in writing,
• paraphrase, quote, and use in-text references appropriately in written summaries and discussions of secondary sources,
• construct an appropriately formatted bibliography.

Content

The course prepares students for writing their 7.5-credit paper (5EN499) as well as their MA thesis by broadening and deepening their knowledge of a particular area of linguistic research, by teaching them how to find relevant secondary sources and use information in those sources, and by increasing their knowledge of key bibliographical techniques. Students agree on a course of reading with their supervisor, based upon their chosen area of specialisation; students are also expected to locate relevant reading on their own. The course allows students to show their developing understanding of their selected field and to demonstrate this understanding in formats such as summaries, reviews, and discussions.

Instruction

Individual tutorials. Instruction, discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Students are examined continuously based on a combination of oral and written assignments. Grades are fail, pass or very good.

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 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.