NFI4080 – Supervised self-study in Medieval Studies
Course content
The topic of the course will complement and form a natural part of the master’s programme’s academic goals.
The syllabus will change according to the current topic, and will amount to 1,000 pages and consist of both primary and secondary sources.
The topic for spring 2013 is:: Pilgrimages and crusades – the Scandinavian connection
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to teach students to be critical in their use of research literature and primary sources, and to put the study of research literature and primary sources to use in solving problems associated with the course topic.
The student is expected to be able to give an independent and thoughtful account of the field of study in both written and oral assignments.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Admission to the master’s programme in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture or another master’s programme with a specialization in the viking age or medieval history.
Recommended previous knowledge
General insight into the cultural history of the viking and middle ages as would be expected of a student at master’s degree level.
Teaching
Meetings between the student and the supervisor throughout the semester
Access to teaching
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
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or 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.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.