MUS4226 – Thesis Seminar in Musicology
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course gives an introduction to writing a Master’s dissertation. The teaching covers key themes such as developing a research question, theoretical and methodological approaches, finding literature, language skills, reference techniques etc.
The course is obligatory for Master’s students in musicology (including the Nordic music study option). It is recommended that students writing a 60-ECTS Master’s dissertation (including Nordic study option students) take this course during the first semester of the Master’s programme, while students who have chosen to write a 30-ECTS dissertation are recommended to take this course in the third semester of the Master’s programme.
Learning outcome
The student will:
- have knowledge of the key components and structure for a Master’s project
- have the ability to develop plans for a small-scale research project
- have developed skills in delivering spoken and written presentations
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Registration on the Master’s programme in Musicology or the study option in Nordic Music.
MUS4228 – Musikkvitenskapens forskningsfelt
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MUS4215 – Fagtradisjoner i musikkvitenskapen (discontinued).
Teaching
Teaching comprises 6 lectures and 8 seminars.
Examination
A 4-5 page project description of your own master’s project, to be approved by your supervisor and submitted within a set deadline.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
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