Teaching and examinations

Courses are structured as seminars, with students responsible for preparing assigned readings in advance and participating actively in discussion. Students are expected to develop and pursue research questions individually through mandatory assignments, term papers, and the master's thesis.

Teaching and learning methods

Courses are structured as seminars, with students responsible for preparing assigned readings in advance and participating actively in discussion. Students are expected to develop and pursue research questions individually through mandatory assignments, term papers, and the master's thesis.

Location

Ibsen Studies: University of Oslo

Ibsen Studies Online: Ibsen Studies Online is a fully internet-based master's programme

Compulsory attendance

Some courses may have compulsory attendance. For more information see the course page for each individual course: Courses in Ibsen Studies

Language

Most of our courses are taught in English, but students may submit their work, including mandatory assignments, examinations, and master's theses, in English, Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish. We also regularly offer some courses taught in Norwegian.

Forms of examination and assessment

The form of examination and assessment varies by course, and may include a semester paper, a portfolio, a take-home examination, or an oral examination. Please consult the individual course page for information about the specific examination form for that course.

Language of examination

The language of examination is either English, Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish.

Grading scale

The program contains both courses using the pass/fail scale and courses using a grading scale from A to E for a passing grade and F for fail, cf. § 6.1 i Forskrift om studier og eksamener ved Universitetet i Oslo (Norwegian only).

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