IBS4001 – Theory and Methods in Ibsen Studies
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Ibsen Studies is an inherently interdisciplinary field of study that requires the ability to apply and at times combine a variety of theories and analytical methods, depending on the specific topic under investigation. This course is designed to help students at the master’s level evaluate and apply relevant theoretical approaches and develop appropriate analytical methods. Students are given ample opportunity to evaluate the appropriateness of theoretical approaches and experiment with methodologies that will have relevance to their own Ibsen research through presentations and writing.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, the students are expected:
- to engage with broader theoretical discourses relevant to Ibsen studies
- to identify and apply theory that is relevant to interdisciplinary Ibsen studies
- to understand how theory informs and shapes methodology
- to develop and articulate an analytical method that is appropriate for the proposed master’s thesis
- to present a written description of the proposed master’s?thesis
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.
Admission is limited to 20 students.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
IBS4000 – Advanced Academic Writing for Ibsen Studies
Recommended previous knowledge
30 credits in Master`s level in Ibsen Studies.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IBSD4001.
Teaching
Classes are given throughout the semester and consist of seminars each week, 20 hours in total.
Two texts are to be submitted in Canvas by given deadlines during the semester, and students will receive feedback on both texts. This compulsory activity has to be approved by the lecturer to be able to take the exam.?
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
The exam is a portfolio consisting of two written texts.?
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
More about examinations at UiO
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- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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