The thesis poses a scholarly question within the framework of the broader academic debates of the field.In consultation with his or her thesis advisor, the student decides on a topic for this thesis project, as well as on central research questions and source material. The work will be completed step by step throughout the semester: outline and bibliography, a single chapter, first complete draft, and definitive version.
On the completion of the thesis, students present and discuss in a final exam issues involved in their research, as well as the methodology used.
Rooster
Various
Toetsing
In order to graduate, students must have successfully completed the 60 ects programme and have completed their final thesis as a component of that programme. The thesis for the Art History master’s programme carries 20 ects, and as a rule contains a maximum of 17,000 words including notes, bibliography and appendices. The thesis is supervised by a lecturer attached to the Department of Art History and who possesses expertise in the relevant field.
The thesis is judged by two lecturers involved in the program and a public oral examination.
Informatie
Secretary of Art History, Doelensteeg 16, Huizinga-building/ room 005, tel. 071 527 2687, e-mail secrkg@hum.leidenuniv.nl.