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MA Thesis Seminar African Studies

Course
2024-2025

Admission requirements

Admission to the course is restricted to students enrolled in the MA African Studies who are writing their thesis after having completed the Embedded Research Project in the second semester. The course is a mandatory part of writing the MA thesis.

Description

The Thesis Seminar supports the writing process of students who are writing their MA thesis in African Studies. Theses are written under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor, with whom all relevant agreements about planning and content are made. The Thesis Seminar does not take the place of the supervisor, but provides additional support for the writing process. This seminar helps with starting the writing process and developing focus, processing data from fieldwork, linking the empirical data to the research question, making and executing a realistic working plan, having your work read by others, discussing progress with your peers, and providing orientation on career possibilities after graduation (with Career Service).
The seminar is given by a pool of individual thesis supervisors.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, students are able to:

  • Process their empirical data into an academic argument, leading to an academic thesis or multi-modal product.

  • Write in a structured, coherent academic manner.

  • Reflect on their writing process and identify bottlenecks.

  • Have a realistic working plan for their thesis in time.

  • Give and receive feedback.

  • Reflect on feedback received and defend their choices.

Timetable

The timetables are available through My Timetable.

Mode of instruction

  • MA Thesis

Assessment method

The course is a compulsory part of the MA Thesis. The course is assessed (PASS/FAIL) by active participation in class.

Assessment

  • Abstract, oral presentation.

Weighting

Not applicable.

Resit

Not applicable.

Inspection and feedback

Not applicable.

Reading list

Not applicable.

Registration

Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.

Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange

Information for those interested in taking this course in context of À la carte education (without taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.

Information for those interested in taking this course in context of Contract teaching (with taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.

For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.

Contact

  • For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.

  • For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Arsenaal Reuvensplaats Huizinga De Vrieshof

Student Affairs Office for BA International Studies

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