Entry requirements

Students admitted to the Master Programme in Holocaust and Genocide Studies who successfully have completed 45 credits of course work within the programme.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of the course is to provide students with deepened insights into theories within Holocaust and genocide studies, as well as into thinking, scientific argumentation and advanced methods within their own discipline. The main part of the course consists in conducting a scholarly study, documented in the form of a Master's thesis.

Learning outcomes:

A student who successfully completes the course will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding within the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, including a broad knowledge in the field with substantially deeper knowledge of certain parts of the area and a deeper insight into current research and development work.
• demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their major field of education.
• analyse material about the Holocaust and genocide based on extensive knowledge.
• independently and critically identify and formulate relevant scholarly problems and research questions.
• use accepted theories and methods within the discipline that are relevant for the research questions.
• systematically work through source materials and anlyse empirical data.
• relate their own research to relevant previous research.
• use concepts in a stringent way.
• write a thesis that is stylistically precise and correct with regards to grammar and accuracy.
• defend the thesis and critically evaluate the work of other students.
• plan and complete an advanced research project within given time frames and recommended number of pages.
• demonstrate deepened knowledge about and critically relate to the development of the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
• demonstrate an ability within the main field of study to take into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects and show awareness of ethical aspects of research and development activities.
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society, and human responsibility for how it is used.
• identify the need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for one's knowledge.

Content

The course is devoted to the writing of a thesis at the advanced level. Students are expected to work actively and independently with the assistance of teachers and supervisors. The essay is ventilated at a seminar in which the student is also expected to participate constructively when other students' essays are presented publicly.

Instruction

The course extends over one academic year and the teaching given is in form of tutoring.

Assessment

The scientific validity of the course is tested and defended at the thesis seminar, where students also perform an oral critique of another student's essay. The following grades will be used: Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), and Failed (U).

Other directives

Employability

Graduates with a Master's degree in Holocaust and genocide studies have a good foundation for graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences (e.g. history, peace and conflict research, sociology, or cultural anthropology), as well as for professional work in government, education/adult education, museums, journalism, or international organisations.