The exam for EDID4102 is a term paper (3500-4000 words) where empirical data from an interview study is discussed using syllabus texts. The obligatory presentation of a written draft of the term paper needs to be passed to be able to hand in the written assignment for the exam.
Utfyllende informasjon
The exam for EDID4102 is a term paper where you discuss empirical data from your interview study using theory and research that you have read and discussed during the course. The genre of the text is that of a Discussion chapter in an MA thesis in English didactics. The length of the term paper should be 3500-4000 words excl. reference list.
In the beginning for the text you give a summary of the results from your interview study. These are typically 2-3 themes that have emerged from the qualitative content analysis of the interview transcription. You then move on to discuss these 2-3 themes using theories, concepts and results from previous research.
The term paper will be assessed in relation to the knowledge and skills that are listed as learning outcomes for the course.
Vurderingskriterier
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UiOs definisjon |
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A |
Fremragende prestasjon som klart utmerker seg. Kandidaten viser sv?rt god vurderingsevne og stor grad av selvstendighet. |
The term paper is excellent. The candidate exhibits very good overview and understanding of themes related to English in and out of school. Syllabus texts are used independently and critically in the discussion. The term paper is clear, precise and well structured, with relevant subject-specific understanding and use of key terms and concepts. |
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B |
Meget god prestasjon. Kandidaten viser meget god vurderingsevne og selvstendighet. |
The term paper is very good. The candidate exhibits very good overview and understanding of themes related to English in and out of school. Syllabus texts are used independently and to some degree critically in the discussion. The term paper is clear and well structured, with relevant understanding and use of key terms and concepts. |
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C |
Jevnt god prestasjon som er tilfredsstillende p? de fleste omr?der. Kandidaten viser god vurderingsevne og selvstendighet p? de viktigste omr?dene. |
The term paper is generally good. The candidate exhibits good overview and understanding of themes related to English in and out of school. Syllabus texts are used independently in the discussion. The term paper is clear and well structured, and key terms are relevant most of the time. |
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D |
En akseptabel prestasjon med noen vesentlige mangler. Kandidaten viser en viss grad av vurderingsevne og selvstendighet. |
In the term paper the candidate exhibits basic understanding of central themes related to English in and out of school, but shows signs of lacking overview. Main points from syllabus texts are presented with a certain degree of independence. The term paper is understandable, but imprecise and not very well structured. |
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E |
Prestasjonen tilfredsstiller minimums-kravene, men heller ikke mer. Kandidaten viser liten vurderingsevne og selvstendighet. |
The term paper meets the minimum requirements. The candidate exhibits some knowledge and understanding of the most central themes related to English in and out of school, but lacks overview. Main points from syllabus texts are presented in a descriptive manner. The term paper is mainly understandable, but shows some mistakes or aspects of misunderstanding. |
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F |
Prestasjon som ikke tilfredsstiller de faglige minimums-kravene. Kandidaten viser b?de manglende vurderingsevne og selvstendighet. |
The term paper does not meet the minimum requirements. The candidate exhibits no or very limited knowledge and understanding of themes related to English in and out of school. If syllabus texts are referred to, the content is mainly copied or paraphrased. The term paper is unclear and characterised by mistakes and misunderstanding. |