HUMR4200 – Thesis Writing
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
In this course you will learn about the process of writing a thesis, including the purpose of such an endeavor and important steps necessary to prepare for your thesis project. The course will discuss how to form research questions and hypotheses, various methodological approaches in international law, and, briefly, methodological approaches in social sciences and the humanities. The course also includes a survey of basic issues and controversies in the conduct of scholarly research.
Learning outcome
While your courses in human rights prepare you substantively for your thesis, this course prepares you for the process of writing your thesis. This course will offer to you necessary tools and guidelines for researching and writing a good scholarly thesis based on independent thinking and sound argument.
Admission
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 restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Philosophy program in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.Teaching
Lectures/seminars.
Examination
Written assignment of 3-4 pages (excluding bibliography). Grades pass/fail.