Semesters

ENG211 Bachelor thesis - language

Course code: 
ENG211
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2025 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2025 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite knowledge

Minimum 70 credits, consisting of 60 credits foundation courses in English (ENG 141, 142, 143 and 144 or equivalent) + a specialization level course of 10-15 credits (ENG 200, 201, 207 or equivalent). Students can take ENG 211 in parallel with the required specialization level course, but this is not recommended.

Course content

The course consists of an individual written paper of 7000 - 9000 words. The list of references, pensum, and any appendices will not be included in the word count. The paper is to be written in English.

Learning outcome

In accordance with the national qualification framework, the student has achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge
  • The student possesses detailed knowledge of a selected language topic
  • The student possesses fundamental knowledge of relevant theory and research methods
Learning outcome skills
  • The student can explore the chosen topic based on a research question developed in cooperation with a supervisor
  • The student can work independently with locating relevant source material, and with processing and presenting the material in an extended written format
Learning outcome qualification
  • The student can express themselves in academic English
  • The student can follow accepted norms for academic writing
Working and learning activities

The student will, in consultation with the supervisor, select a topic, hypothesis and delimitation for the paper. A supervisor will be appointed for each student. The supervisor will provide support throughout the process; however, it is a requirement that the student works independently.

Assessment requirements
  • The student has to submit an overview of topic, research question and a first draft for a literature list within a set deadline at the beginning of the semester.
  • The student must attend two - to three scheduled supervision sessions with the appointed supervisor (these may also be online or by telephone). 
  • Before the second supervision session, the student must submit a first draft of minimum 1500 words + reading list/list of references
  • Students must comply with deadlines
Evaluation system

Sensur vert gjennomført i samsvar med Forskrift om opptak, studium og eksamen ved Høgskulen i Volda, § 5-11

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the Volda University College quality assurance system.

Maximum number of students: 
20
Person in charge: 
Jeannique Anne Darby
Used in other programs
  • English - specialization
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Bachelor's thesis
Individual
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
Adjusting oral examination
Individual
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
Approval signature: 
Arne Myklebust