Semesters

ENG213 Bachelor thesis - literature

Course code: 
ENG213
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2021 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2021 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Curriculum: 

In addition to thesis with bibliography, the student must compose a reading list of at least 500 pages of theory and secondary texts..

Required prerequisite knowledge

75 ECTS credits from four basic courses in English (ENG141, ENG142, ENG143, ENG144 or equivalent thereof) and at least one 10-15 credit specialization course in English literature/culture, either ENG203, ENG205, ENG206 or equivalent. The thesis work should be based on one of the specialization courses, or an equivalent course from a different institution, and can be written in parallel with the course.

Course content

This course consists of one individual, written thesis. The BA thesis must be 7000-9000 words (not including the reading list and appendices). The BA thesis must be written in English. In addition, the candidate must submit a 500 page reading list.

Learning outcome

The student has the following learning outcomes after completing ENG213:

Learning outcome knowledge
  • The student has extensive knowledge about one selected literary and/or cultural topic
  • The student has basic knowledge about relevant theory and research methods
Learning outcome skills
  • The student can work independently with identifying relevant research materials, and with processing and presenting it in an extended written form
  • The student can adhere to norms for academic writing
Learning outcome qualification

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Working and learning activities

The student must choose a topic and a thesis question in collaboration with their supervisor, from whom they will receive advice underway in the process. Otherwise the student is expected to work independently. 

Assessment requirements

The student must submit an outline of the topic, the thesis question and a self-composed curriculum within a deadline agreed with their supervisor at the beginning of the term.

The curriculum must contain no less than 500 pages of secondary literature and theory, and is subject to approval by the supervisor before the thesis can be submitted. The thesis must contain its own list of works cited, including the primary literature as well as elements from the curriculum.

The student must participate in two or three meetings with their appointed supervisor. Ideally, these should be face-to-face meetings, but online and phone meetings may be substituted if necessary. The thesis must be submitted by the appointed deadline.

Evaluation system

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

Evaluation

The course is subject to evaluation according to Volda University College's quality ensurance system.

Maximum number of students: 
20
Person in charge: 
Marie Nedregotten Sørbø
Used in other programs
  • English - specialization
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Bachelor's thesis
Individual
1 Semester
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
Adjusting oral examination
Individual
1 Hours
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100