HGO4040 – Individual reading list

Course content

The individual reading list consists in the preparation of a self-selected syllabus of 700 pages approved by the supervisor and a take-home exam. The reading list relates to the topic chosen by the student for the master thesis and, for example, could constitute the building blocks for your theoretical framework. It is therefore recommended that you start working on the topic of your master’s thesis before selecting your individual reading list.

The reading list is to be approved by the student’s supervisor prior to the announcement of the take-home exam. It is a prerequisite that you have established contact with your thesis supervisor before you can enroll for the examination on the reading list you have selected.

Frequently asked questions about this course

Learning outcome

  • On this course you must work independently to compile an individual reading list directed at what you intend to write about in your master’s thesis.
  • Your supervisor can give you advice while you are compiling the final list, but you must select the literature yourself.
  • You will acquire training in searching databases such as Oria, selecting literature that is considered relevant for your research project, and comparing various forms of literature in relation to the master’s thesis you will later write.

Admission to the course

This course is not available for single course students. Admission to the course is dependent on admission to the master’s degree programme in Human Geography.

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.

HGO4011 – Philosophy and methodology of human geography and at least one course on theory.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

  • There is no regular teaching for this course, but the supervisor must approve the reading list well before the examination is distributed.
  • To be able to sit the exam, students need to hand in an Agreement of Supervision signed by the thesis supervisor and themselves.
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