MAUU5910 Master's Thesis - Phase 1 Course description

Coursework requirements from MALK 4000-401, 4000- 402 and MALKA 211 and 212 or equivalent must be approved to participate and submit coursework requirements in MALKA217.

On successful completion of the course, the student has the following learning outcomes

classified as knowledge:

Knowledge

The student

• can define, describe and exemplify the concept of pervasive developmental disorders
• can describe methods for establishing linguistic, social, emotional and academic competencies in children with pervasive developmental disorders
• can describe methods for parent training and cooperation
• can describe methods for cooperating with public service providers and educational authorities
• can define, exemplify and discuss principles and methods for diagnostics and assessment
• can describe and exemplify effective methods for staff training

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student

• has specialized knowledge of the research literature of the specific areas of their Master thesis

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student

• can clearly define and limit problem areas
• can connect his/her own project to relevant research literature
• can clearly formulate problem statement and research questions applicable to the area of their master project

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student

• can apply knowledge in new areas and plan limited projects
• can carry out comprehensive independent literature study

Each student is appointed a supervisor when starting MT1. The work is carried out under the guidance of the appointed supervisor. Full-time students are expected to complete MT1 in the 2nd semester. Part-time students are expected to complete MT1 in the 3rd semester.

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Individual written examination with invigilation, 4 hours.

Exam questions are in English. Students may submit their exams in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

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Pass or fail.

One internal and one external examiner