KIN4595 – Master's thesis in Chinese Culture and Society
Course content
The Master’s thesis is a scientific investigation of a theoretical or empirical kind. It represents an independent piece of research carried out under supervision. The research question should be precisely defined, the method well founded, and the argumentation systematically presented.
The subject and research focus of the thesis may be chosen from a wide range of topics associated with Chinese culture, society, language or politics, historically or in contemporary times. The topic is chosen in cooperation with the assigned supervisor, and it has to be approved by the supervisor. Supervision is compulsory, and a responsibility for both student and teacher.
The thesis should be between 35 to 50 pages long including footnotes, but excluding list of references and appendixes.
The thesis must be partly based on sources (primary or secondary) in Chinese language, and the supervisor has to approve the selection and number of Chinese sources used.
Admission to the course
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Formal prerequisite knowledge
Admission to the MA programme option Chinese Culture and Society
Teaching
Academic supervision of the master’s thesis is compulsory. Up to 9 hours of individual supervision will be given. Supervisors will be assigned by the department, and it is the responsibility of both student and supervisor to ensure that supervision takes place. Before you submit your thesis, your supervisor must formally confirm that a minimum of supervision has taken place, and that s/he has read and commented on earlier drafts of chapters or the whole thesis.
Examination
A Master`s thesis 35 to 50 pages long including footnotes, but excluding list of references and appendixes.
The Master`s thesis is to be handed in by 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 June in the Spring semester.
Guidelines for submission of a Master`s thesis at IKOS.
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.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- 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
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.