Master's Thesis
2019/2020
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The student must prepare a Master’s thesis on a subject which
the student is free to select from within the framework of the
selected stream. Students within the cross-disciplinary generalist
stream are free to select their subject from within the framework
of the entire programme. The thesis subject, which must possess an
international and/or intercultural dimension, must be approved by
the study board.
The subject must be presented to the study board in the shape of a
synopsis comprising substantiation of the relevance of the subject
and of the theoretical and methodological points of departure, a
description of the main structure and disposition considered, a
preliminary bibliography and the choice of writing
period/submission deadline.
Students who have chosen the specialisation in Arctic Studies must
write their thesis within this area.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- the theoretical area of the selected issue
- theories and methods for the identification and analysis of a relevant and delimited issue within the main areas of culture, communication and globalisation
- research ethics and the implications of research work
- reflection on the selected issue on a scientific basis
Skills
- independently, on the basis of scientific theory and method, seeking, analysing and applying knowledge within the area of the programme
- outlining and applying new models of analysis for the investigation of international and/or intercultural issues
- structuring and communicating knowledge gained in an academic and accessible manner.
Competences
- problem delimitation and problem analysis within international and/or intercultural relations within the globalised world
- methodology-based argumentation for disciplinary choices and priorities
- application of theories and scientific methods in relation to a specific issue
- launching and managing complex investigations based on scientific criteria, models of analysis, and methods within the field of the selected issue
- assuming responsibility for personal academic development and specialisation within the selected area
Extent and expected workload
30 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Master's Thesis |
| Type of exam | Written and oral exam
An external combined oral and written examination in: Master’s
Thesis.
The examination will be conducted as a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the external examiner on the basis of a Master’s thesis prepared by one or a number of students. The thesis must be no shorter than 35 pages, and must not exceed 70 pages per student, or 80 pages if the thesis is prepared by one individual student. An abstract in English of a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages must be prepared. (the pages of this abstract are not included in the overall minimum and maximum page numbers stipulated for the Master’s thesis). Examination form: b. Normal duration of examination: 45 minutes, including voting and communication of grade, with motivation. |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kandidatspeciale |
| Module code | KACCG20166 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Cross-Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
