Academic regulations for Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies

1. The outline provisions of the academic regulations

The academic regulations for Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies (2010) have been drawn up by the Board of Studies, Study of Religion and Arabic and have been approved by the Dean of The Faculty of Theology on 18-02-2010

The academic regulations take effect on 01-03-2010

On successful completion of the Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies, the student will be entitled to use the title Master of Arts (MA) in Arab and Islamic Studies

The academic direction and primary subject areas of the programme
1. (1) The Master’s degree programmes include one or more fields of study in the humanities or other fields relevant to the activities of graduates with degrees in the humanities.

2. (1) Arab and Islamic Studies comprises various approaches to Islam and Muslims and to the Arab and Islamic world (from the point of view of cultural analysis, the study of religion, the social studies, politology, history, and philology), with special emphasis on modern times.
Academic skills and qualifications
3. (1) The Master's degree programme, Program Lines A, B and D comprises course units to a value of 120 ECTS-credits in Arab and Islamic Studies.

(2) ECTS-credits measure the weight of the individual exam or course in relation to the workload of a full-time student. 60 credits correspond to full-time studies during one academic year.

(3) The Master's degree programme, Program Line C, comprises course units to a value of 60 ECTS-credits in Arab and Islamic Studies combined with course units to a value of maximum 60 ECTS-credits in a subsidiary subject covered in the curriculum subjects of Upper Secondary Schools.

4. (1) The aim of the Master's degree programme is:

- to enable students to improve their academic knowledge and skills, to increase their theoretical and methodological qualifications, and to develop their academic independence compared to the Bachelor's level
- to provide students with an opportunity for in-depth study through the application of advanced components of the field(s) of study's courses and methods, including experience in academic study and research methods, which further develops the students' qualifications to fulfil more specific vocational functions and to participate in academic innovation work
- to qualify students to further studies, including the PhD degree programme, cf. Ministerial order on the PhD Course of Study and on the PhD Degree (The PhD Order).

(2) The Master's degree programme in Arab and Islamic Studies provides students with an opportunity to study a selection of subject areas in the field of study at an academic level which requires a Bachelor's degree. The choice of subject areas must be connected with the specific qualifications and skills achieved by the student in the course of his or her Bachelor's degree programme. Students whose entry Bachelor's degree programme does not include Arab and Islamic Studies as its central subject or elective must make individual application for admission through the Board of Studies, stating reasons.
Authority
5. (1) The Education Executive Order no. 338 of 6 May 2004 regarding Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at universities, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2004/bek338.
Admission requirements and prerequisites

6. (1) Admission to the Master’s degree programme in Arab and Islamic Studies requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree in accordance with the following subsections (2) to (4).
(2) Admission to the Master’s degree programme, Program Lines A and B, requires a Bachelor’s degree with Arab and Islamic Studies as its central subject
(3) Admission to the Master’s degree programme, Program Line C, requires a Bachelor’s degree with a different field of study as its central subject and an elective being Part 1 of the Subsidiary Subject in Arab and Islamic Studies or a Bachelor's degree with Arab and Islamic Studies as its central subject and an elective being Part 1 of a subsidiary subject in a different field of study.
(4) Admission to the Master’s degree programme, Program Line D, requires a Bachelor’s degree with a different field of study as its central subject and an elective being the Supplementary Subject in Arab Area Studies
(5) Admission to all program lines is possible upon approval by the Board of Studies in individual cases where a student’s Bachelor’s degree does not meet the requirements mentioned in subsections (2) to (4), provided that it contains significant qualifications and skills in at least the areas Arabic language, Middle East studies and/or Islamic studies.

This programme grants access to:
7. (1) In the course of the Master’s degree programme, students acquire advanced skills and knowledge in the theories and methods in Arab and Islamic Studies, but they also develop their abilities to communicate, both orally and in writing, by making oral presentations and submitting written assignments. The programme thus qualifies graduates to a wide variety of job opportunities in the private or the public sector.
Transitional regulations
8. (1) Credits received for examinations taken under former academic regulations for Arab and Islamic Studies can be transferred to these Academic Regulations upon individual application to the Board of Studies.


2. The Structure of the programme

Overview of exams - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line A
Module / first-year exam Exam title / type of examination Subject type / marking Sem./ECTS
Semester 1 Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies Constituent 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Seminar A Elective course 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Arabic Text Reading Constituent 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Semester 2 Islam and Muslims in the West Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Globalised and Transnational Islam Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Seminar B Elective course 2. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Semester 3 Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills Elective course 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Elective Project Elective course 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Arabic for Research Purposes Constituent 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Semester 4 Master's Thesis Constituent 4. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS



Diagram of the programme's structure - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line A
1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
10 ECTS










Seminar A
10 ECTS










Arabic Text Reading
10 ECTS










Islam and Muslims in the West
10 ECTS










Globalised and Transnational Islam
10 ECTS










Seminar B
10 ECTS










Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills
10 ECTS










Elective Project
10 ECTS










Arabic for Research Purposes
10 ECTS










Master's Thesis
30 ECTS































Rules and regulations for academic progression - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line A

Progression requirements
9. (1) The Master’s thesis concludes the degree programme.

General regulations for examinations
10. (1) The degree programme consists of a number of examinations. Each examination must be passed separately. Students are not allowed to resit examinations already passed.

11. (1) Only individual examinations are possible.

12. (1) Distinction is made between “supplied/asked question” and “self-chosen subject”. By “supplied/asked question” is meant that the examination question or subject is determined by the examiner(s) and co-examiner(s)/external examiner(s), if any. By “self-chosen subject” is meant that the examination question or subject is agreed between the examiner(s) and the student.

13. (1) Examinations taken through “teaching participation” require students to attend regularly and participate actively and satisfactorily in the courses relevant to the exam. To participate ‘actively’, students must take part in activities related to the courses, including general preparation, oral presentations and small written assignments according to the lecturer’s instruction. To participate ‘regularly’, students must attend minimum 75% of all sessions spread evenly throughout the course. To participate ‘satisfactorily’, students must demonstrate a satisfactory performance.

(2) More detailed regulations regarding the form and degree of lecture attendance for exams taken through “teaching participation” are stated in the description of the individual study element.

14. (1) Distinction is made between oral exam and written exam. By oral exam is meant an oral examination on the basis of a supplied question or self-chosen subject.

(2) The examinee has preparation time at the start of the examination, for which he or she may bring the written materials permitted as aids, cf. the regulations for the individual exam.

(3) The oral exam is conducted by an examiner in the presence of a co-examiner, either an internal co-examiner or an officially appointed external examiner.

15. (1) By written exam is meant either a home assignment on a basis of a supplied/asked question, a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject, or a written assignment under invigilation.

(2) By a home assignment on the basis of a supplied/asked question is meant that the examinee answers a question asked by the examiner. The examiner may supply more questions for the examinee to choose between.

(3) By a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject is meant that the examinee answers a question agreed between the examiner and examinee.

(4) By a written assignment under invigilation is meant that the examinee answers a question supplied in connection with an examination held by the university on a specific day.

(5) By an oral exam in the form of “Presentation” is meant that the examinee is required, on the basis of a supplied question, to make an independent account of the issue stated in the question, to answer questions asked and to enter into an academically constructive dialogue with the examiner.

16. (1) Examinations are conducted in Danish or English, according to the student's preference.

Make-up and re-examinations
17. (1) Students are allowed to take make-up and re-examinations in the same examination period or the immediately following period.

(2) Access to make-up examination requires a medical certificate covering the time of the examination. The medical certificate should be presented when fit for duty. A medical certificate is necessary but not always sufficient for being granted access to make-up examination.

(3) Access to re-examination requires that the examination to be substituted by the re-examination was given a fail mark. Registration for re-examination must be made before the deadline set by the Board of Studies.

(4) The procedure for a make-up or re-examination is similar to that of the ordinary examination.

(5) Absence from an examination, including failure to submit a written assignment, does not grant access to re-examination.

Syllabus requirement and normal pages
18. (1) In the definition of syllabus requirements for the individual exams, 5 ECTS credits correspond to 450-500 normal pages, a normal page being one printed page unless otherwise estimated by the lecturer.

19. (1) A normal page for written submissions is 2400 characters (with spaces). To calculate number of pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliography.

Assessment
20. (1) Examinees are required to demonstrate proficiency in central theories and methodology and a profound knowledge of selected empirical and theoretical issues in Arab and Islamic studies.

21. (1) In the assessment of all written exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present an academic problem area and manage an academic task, including compliance with formal academic requirements (references, quotations etc.).

(2) Written assignments that do not comply with the regulations for the individual course regarding number of pages cannot be accepted for assessment due to the non-fulfilment of formal requirements.

22. (1) In the assessment of all oral exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present academic material, organise an oral presentation and enter into academically constructive dialogue.

23. (1) The examination time for oral exams includes time for evaluation.

24. (1) Examination results which are not communicated to the students immediately after the examination will be available at a specific date determined by the Board of Studies. The deadline for publication of results will be communicated to the students at the Faculty’s website.

(2) The date under subsection (1) must be no later than six weeks after the date of the examination, for Master’s Thesis, however, no later than two months after submission of the assignment for assessment. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(3) In special circumstances, the Board of Studies may grant exemption from the deadlines under subsection (1) and subsection (2). If the assessment cannot be submitted by the specified date, the Board of Studies must communicate this to the students as soon as possible, giving an explanation for the delay and stating when the results will be published.

(4) All examination results will be published under Self-service for students on the University’s website.

Grade goals
25. (1) The Faculty of Theology has determined grade goals for the achievement of the grades 02, 7 and 12. These grade goals apply to all degree programmes at the Faculty of Theology.

(2) Grade 02 is given for the fair performance demonstrating the just acceptable contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the course. The fair performance includes an inadequate but just acceptable account of the subject concerned and an inadequate but just acceptable application of the relevant concepts, methods and information.

(3) Grade 7 is given for the good performance demonstrating a satisfactory contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, but with some shortcomings. The good performance includes a fairly confident organisation and account of the subject concerned and a fairly confident application and understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

(4) Grade 12 is given for the excellent performance demonstrating a full contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, with no or few insignificant shortcomings. The excellent performance includes an independent and confident organisation of and account of the subject concerned and a confident application and critical understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

Credit and flexibility
26. (1) The Board of Studies is able to approve, in individual cases or by general rules determined by the Board, that study elements passed under a Danish or foreign degree programme at similar level replace study elements under these Academic Regulations.

(2) Completed/passed/approved study elements etc. from a Danish or foreign higher education institution are credited as Passed. If the study element in question has been assessed according to grading scale at both education institutions, the grade must be transferred with the credit.

(3) Credit cannot be obtained for the Master’s Thesis.

Diploma
27. (1) The University issues a diploma confirming the award of the degree. The diploma must be received by the graduate no later than two months after the publication of the result of the final exam. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(2) The diploma is issued in Danish and English.

(3) As a supplement to the diploma, the University issues an English-language Diploma Supplement, describing the academic direction, content, level and objective of the degree programme and giving information about the University, and the position of the University and the programme in the Danish Educational System.

(4) Students who leave the degree programme without having completed the programme may ask the University to issue a transcript confirming the passed study elements, stating the ECTS credits.

Exemption
28. (1) The Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies has the power to grant exemption from those rules in the academic regulations that have exclusively been determined by the Board of Studies.



Overview of exams - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line B
Module / first-year exam Exam title / type of examination Subject type / marking Sem./ECTS
Semester 1 Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies Constituent 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Seminar A Elective course 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Arabic Text Reading Constituent 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Semester 2 Seminar B Elective course 2. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Globalised and Transnational Islam Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Islam and Muslims in the West Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Semester 3 Project-oriented Procedure Elective course 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 30 ECTS
Semester 4 Master's Thesis Constituent 4. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS



Diagram of the programme's structure - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line B
1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
10 ECTS










Seminar A
10 ECTS










Arabic Text Reading
10 ECTS










Seminar B
10 ECTS










Globalised and Transnational Islam
10 ECTS










Islam and Muslims in the West
10 ECTS










Project-oriented Procedure
30 ECTS






























Master's Thesis
30 ECTS































Rules and regulations for academic progression - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line B

Progression requirements
9. (1) The Master’s thesis concludes the degree programme.

General regulations for examinations
10. (1) The degree programme consists of a number of examinations. Each examination must be passed separately. Students are not allowed to resit examinations already passed.

11. (1) Only individual examinations are possible.

12. (1) Distinction is made between “supplied/asked question” and “self-chosen subject”. By “supplied/asked question” is meant that the examination question or subject is determined by the examiner(s) and co-examiner(s)/external examiner(s), if any. By “self-chosen subject” is meant that the examination question or subject is agreed between the examiner(s) and the student.

13. (1) Examinations taken through “teaching participation” require students to attend regularly and participate actively and satisfactorily in the courses relevant to the exam. To participate ‘actively’, students must take part in activities related to the courses, including general preparation, oral presentations and small written assignments according to the lecturer’s instruction. To participate ‘regularly’, students must attend minimum 75% of all sessions spread evenly throughout the course. To participate ‘satisfactorily’, students must demonstrate a satisfactory performance.

(2) More detailed regulations regarding the form and degree of lecture attendance for exams taken through “teaching participation” are stated in the description of the individual study element.

14. (1) Distinction is made between oral exam and written exam. By oral exam is meant an oral examination on the basis of a supplied question or self-chosen subject.

(2) The examinee has preparation time at the start of the examination, for which he or she may bring the written materials permitted as aids, cf. the regulations for the individual exam.

(3) The oral exam is conducted by an examiner in the presence of a co-examiner, either an internal co-examiner or an officially appointed external examiner.

15. (1) By written exam is meant either a home assignment on a basis of a supplied/asked question, a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject, or a written assignment under invigilation.

(2) By a home assignment on the basis of a supplied/asked question is meant that the examinee answers a question asked by the examiner. The examiner may supply more questions for the examinee to choose between.

(3) By a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject is meant that the examinee answers a question agreed between the examiner and examinee.

(4) By a written assignment under invigilation is meant that the examinee answers a question supplied in connection with an examination held by the university on a specific day.

(5) By an oral exam in the form of “Presentation” is meant that the examinee is required, on the basis of a supplied question, to make an independent account of the issue stated in the question, to answer questions asked and to enter into an academically constructive dialogue with the examiner.

16. (1) Examinations are conducted in Danish or English, according to the student's preference.

Make-up and re-examinations
17. (1) Students are allowed to take make-up and re-examinations in the same examination period or the immediately following period.

(2) Access to make-up examination requires a medical certificate covering the time of the examination. The medical certificate should be presented when fit for duty. A medical certificate is necessary but not always sufficient for being granted access to make-up examination.

(3) Access to re-examination requires that the examination to be substituted by the re-examination was given a fail mark. Registration for re-examination must be made before the deadline set by the Board of Studies.

(4) The procedure for a make-up or re-examination is similar to that of the ordinary examination.

(5) Absence from an examination, including failure to submit a written assignment, does not grant access to re-examination.

Syllabus requirement and normal pages
18. (1) In the definition of syllabus requirements for the individual exams, 5 ECTS credits correspond to 450-500 normal pages, a normal page being one printed page unless otherwise estimated by the lecturer.

19. (1) A normal page for written submissions is 2400 characters (with spaces). To calculate number of pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliography.

Assessment
20. (1) Examinees are required to demonstrate proficiency in central theories and methodology and a profound knowledge of selected empirical and theoretical issues in Arab and Islamic studies.

21. (1) In the assessment of all written exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present an academic problem area and manage an academic task, including compliance with formal academic requirements (references, quotations etc.).

(2) Written assignments that do not comply with the regulations for the individual course regarding number of pages cannot be accepted for assessment due to the non-fulfilment of formal requirements.

22. (1) In the assessment of all oral exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present academic material, organise an oral presentation and enter into academically constructive dialogue.

23. (1) The examination time for oral exams includes time for evaluation.

24. (1) Examination results which are not communicated to the students immediately after the examination will be available at a specific date determined by the Board of Studies. The deadline for publication of results will be communicated to the students at the Faculty’s website.

(2) The date under subsection (1) must be no later than six weeks after the date of the examination, for Master’s Thesis, however, no later than two months after submission of the assignment for assessment. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(3) In special circumstances, the Board of Studies may grant exemption from the deadlines under subsection (1) and subsection (2). If the assessment cannot be submitted by the specified date, the Board of Studies must communicate this to the students as soon as possible, giving an explanation for the delay and stating when the results will be published.

(4) All examination results will be published under Self-service for students on the University’s website.

Grade goals
25. (1) The Faculty of Theology has determined grade goals for the achievement of the grades 02, 7 and 12. These grade goals apply to all degree programmes at the Faculty of Theology.

(2) Grade 02 is given for the fair performance demonstrating the just acceptable contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the course. The fair performance includes an inadequate but just acceptable account of the subject concerned and an inadequate but just acceptable application of the relevant concepts, methods and information.

(3) Grade 7 is given for the good performance demonstrating a satisfactory contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, but with some shortcomings. The good performance includes a fairly confident organisation and account of the subject concerned and a fairly confident application and understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

(4) Grade 12 is given for the excellent performance demonstrating a full contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, with no or few insignificant shortcomings. The excellent performance includes an independent and confident organisation of and account of the subject concerned and a confident application and critical understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

Credit and flexibility
26. (1) The Board of Studies is able to approve, in individual cases or by general rules determined by the Board, that study elements passed under a Danish or foreign degree programme at similar level replace study elements under these Academic Regulations.

(2) Completed/passed/approved study elements etc. from a Danish or foreign higher education institution are credited as Passed. If the study element in question has been assessed according to grading scale at both education institutions, the grade must be transferred with the credit.

(3) Credit cannot be obtained for the Master’s Thesis.

Diploma
27. (1) The University issues a diploma confirming the award of the degree. The diploma must be received by the graduate no later than two months after the publication of the result of the final exam. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(2) The diploma is issued in Danish and English.

(3) As a supplement to the diploma, the University issues an English-language Diploma Supplement, describing the academic direction, content, level and objective of the degree programme and giving information about the University, and the position of the University and the programme in the Danish Educational System.

(4) Students who leave the degree programme without having completed the programme may ask the University to issue a transcript confirming the passed study elements, stating the ECTS credits.

Exemption
28. (1) The Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies has the power to grant exemption from those rules in the academic regulations that have exclusively been determined by the Board of Studies.



Overview of exams - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line C
Module / first-year exam Exam title / type of examination Subject type / marking Sem./ECTS
Semester 1 Subsidiary Subject Constituent 1. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS
Semester 2 Subsidiary Subject Constituent 2. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS
Semester 3 Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies Constituent 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Seminar A Constituent 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Arabic Text Reading Constituent 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Master's Thesis Constituent 4. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS



Diagram of the programme's structure - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line C
1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Subsidiary Subject
30 ECTS






























Subsidiary Subject
30 ECTS






























Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
10 ECTS










Seminar A
10 ECTS










Arabic Text Reading
10 ECTS










Master's Thesis
30 ECTS































Rules and regulations for academic progression - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line C

Progression requirements
9. (1) The Master’s thesis concludes the degree programme.

General regulations for examinations
10. (1) The degree programme consists of a number of examinations. Each examination must be passed separately. Students are not allowed to resit examinations already passed.

11. (1) Only individual examinations are possible.

12. (1) Distinction is made between “supplied/asked question” and “self-chosen subject”. By “supplied/asked question” is meant that the examination question or subject is determined by the examiner(s) and co-examiner(s)/external examiner(s), if any. By “self-chosen subject” is meant that the examination question or subject is agreed between the examiner(s) and the student.

13. (1) Examinations taken through “teaching participation” require students to attend regularly and participate actively and satisfactorily in the courses relevant to the exam. To participate ‘actively’, students must take part in activities related to the courses, including general preparation, oral presentations and small written assignments according to the lecturer’s instruction. To participate ‘regularly’, students must attend minimum 75% of all sessions spread evenly throughout the course. To participate ‘satisfactorily’, students must demonstrate a satisfactory performance.

(2) More detailed regulations regarding the form and degree of lecture attendance for exams taken through “teaching participation” are stated in the description of the individual study element.

14. (1) Distinction is made between oral exam and written exam. By oral exam is meant an oral examination on the basis of a supplied question or self-chosen subject.

(2) The examinee has preparation time at the start of the examination, for which he or she may bring the written materials permitted as aids, cf. the regulations for the individual exam.

(3) The oral exam is conducted by an examiner in the presence of a co-examiner, either an internal co-examiner or an officially appointed external examiner.

15. (1) By written exam is meant either a home assignment on a basis of a supplied/asked question, a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject, or a written assignment under invigilation.

(2) By a home assignment on the basis of a supplied/asked question is meant that the examinee answers a question asked by the examiner. The examiner may supply more questions for the examinee to choose between.

(3) By a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject is meant that the examinee answers a question agreed between the examiner and examinee.

(4) By a written assignment under invigilation is meant that the examinee answers a question supplied in connection with an examination held by the university on a specific day.

(5) By an oral exam in the form of “Presentation” is meant that the examinee is required, on the basis of a supplied question, to make an independent account of the issue stated in the question, to answer questions asked and to enter into an academically constructive dialogue with the examiner.

16. (1) Examinations are conducted in Danish or English, according to the student's preference.

Make-up and re-examinations
17. (1) Students are allowed to take make-up and re-examinations in the same examination period or the immediately following period.

(2) Access to make-up examination requires a medical certificate covering the time of the examination. The medical certificate should be presented when fit for duty. A medical certificate is necessary but not always sufficient for being granted access to make-up examination.

(3) Access to re-examination requires that the examination to be substituted by the re-examination was given a fail mark. Registration for re-examination must be made before the deadline set by the Board of Studies.

(4) The procedure for a make-up or re-examination is similar to that of the ordinary examination.

(5) Absence from an examination, including failure to submit a written assignment, does not grant access to re-examination.

Syllabus requirement and normal pages
18. (1) In the definition of syllabus requirements for the individual exams, 5 ECTS credits correspond to 450-500 normal pages, a normal page being one printed page unless otherwise estimated by the lecturer.

19. (1) A normal page for written submissions is 2400 characters (with spaces). To calculate number of pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliography.

Assessment
20. (1) Examinees are required to demonstrate proficiency in central theories and methodology and a profound knowledge of selected empirical and theoretical issues in Arab and Islamic studies.

21. (1) In the assessment of all written exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present an academic problem area and manage an academic task, including compliance with formal academic requirements (references, quotations etc.).

(2) Written assignments that do not comply with the regulations for the individual course regarding number of pages cannot be accepted for assessment due to the non-fulfilment of formal requirements.

22. (1) In the assessment of all oral exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present academic material, organise an oral presentation and enter into academically constructive dialogue.

23. (1) The examination time for oral exams includes time for evaluation.

24. (1) Examination results which are not communicated to the students immediately after the examination will be available at a specific date determined by the Board of Studies. The deadline for publication of results will be communicated to the students at the Faculty’s website.

(2) The date under subsection (1) must be no later than six weeks after the date of the examination, for Master’s Thesis, however, no later than two months after submission of the assignment for assessment. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(3) In special circumstances, the Board of Studies may grant exemption from the deadlines under subsection (1) and subsection (2). If the assessment cannot be submitted by the specified date, the Board of Studies must communicate this to the students as soon as possible, giving an explanation for the delay and stating when the results will be published.

(4) All examination results will be published under Self-service for students on the University’s website.

Grade goals
25. (1) The Faculty of Theology has determined grade goals for the achievement of the grades 02, 7 and 12. These grade goals apply to all degree programmes at the Faculty of Theology.

(2) Grade 02 is given for the fair performance demonstrating the just acceptable contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the course. The fair performance includes an inadequate but just acceptable account of the subject concerned and an inadequate but just acceptable application of the relevant concepts, methods and information.

(3) Grade 7 is given for the good performance demonstrating a satisfactory contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, but with some shortcomings. The good performance includes a fairly confident organisation and account of the subject concerned and a fairly confident application and understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

(4) Grade 12 is given for the excellent performance demonstrating a full contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, with no or few insignificant shortcomings. The excellent performance includes an independent and confident organisation of and account of the subject concerned and a confident application and critical understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

Credit and flexibility
26. (1) The Board of Studies is able to approve, in individual cases or by general rules determined by the Board, that study elements passed under a Danish or foreign degree programme at similar level replace study elements under these Academic Regulations.

(2) Completed/passed/approved study elements etc. from a Danish or foreign higher education institution are credited as Passed. If the study element in question has been assessed according to grading scale at both education institutions, the grade must be transferred with the credit.

(3) Credit cannot be obtained for the Master’s Thesis.

Diploma
27. (1) The University issues a diploma confirming the award of the degree. The diploma must be received by the graduate no later than two months after the publication of the result of the final exam. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(2) The diploma is issued in Danish and English.

(3) As a supplement to the diploma, the University issues an English-language Diploma Supplement, describing the academic direction, content, level and objective of the degree programme and giving information about the University, and the position of the University and the programme in the Danish Educational System.

(4) Students who leave the degree programme without having completed the programme may ask the University to issue a transcript confirming the passed study elements, stating the ECTS credits.

Exemption
28. (1) The Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies has the power to grant exemption from those rules in the academic regulations that have exclusively been determined by the Board of Studies.



Overview of exams - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line D
Module / first-year exam Exam title / type of examination Subject type / marking Sem./ECTS
Semester 1 Theory and Method i Arab and Islamic Studies Constituent 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Seminar A Elective course 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Arabic 1 - written part Mandatory 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 5 ECTS
Arabic 1 - oral part Mandatory 1. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 5 ECTS
Semester 2 Arabic 2 - written part Mandatory 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 5 ECTS
Arabic 2 - oral part Mandatory 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 5 ECTS
Globalised and Transnational Islam Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Islam and Muslims in the West Constituent 2. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Semester 3 Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills Elective course 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Pass/fail 10 ECTS
Arabic 3 Mandatory 3. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Elective Project Elective course 3. sem.
- Internal exam with a co-examiner Graded 10 ECTS
Semester 4 Master's Thesis Constituent 4. sem.
- External exam with an external examiner Graded 30 ECTS



Diagram of the programme's structure - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line D
1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
Theory and Method i Arab and Islamic Studies
10 ECTS










Seminar A
10 ECTS










Arabic 1 - written part
5 ECTS





Arabic 1 - oral part
5 ECTS





Arabic 2 - written part
5 ECTS





Arabic 2 - oral part
5 ECTS





Globalised and Transnational Islam
10 ECTS










Islam and Muslims in the West
10 ECTS










Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills
10 ECTS










Arabic 3
10 ECTS










Elective Project
10 ECTS










Master's Thesis
30 ECTS































Rules and regulations for academic progression - Master of Arts in Arab and Islamic Studies - Program Line D

Progression requirements
9. (1) The Master’s thesis concludes the degree programme.

General regulations for examinations
10. (1) The degree programme consists of a number of examinations. Each examination must be passed separately. Students are not allowed to resit examinations already passed.

11. (1) Only individual examinations are possible.

12. (1) Distinction is made between “supplied/asked question” and “self-chosen subject”. By “supplied/asked question” is meant that the examination question or subject is determined by the examiner(s) and co-examiner(s)/external examiner(s), if any. By “self-chosen subject” is meant that the examination question or subject is agreed between the examiner(s) and the student.

13. (1) Examinations taken through “teaching participation” require students to attend regularly and participate actively and satisfactorily in the courses relevant to the exam. To participate ‘actively’, students must take part in activities related to the courses, including general preparation, oral presentations and small written assignments according to the lecturer’s instruction. To participate ‘regularly’, students must attend minimum 75% of all sessions spread evenly throughout the course. To participate ‘satisfactorily’, students must demonstrate a satisfactory performance.

(2) More detailed regulations regarding the form and degree of lecture attendance for exams taken through “teaching participation” are stated in the description of the individual study element.

14. (1) Distinction is made between oral exam and written exam. By oral exam is meant an oral examination on the basis of a supplied question or self-chosen subject.

(2) The examinee has preparation time at the start of the examination, for which he or she may bring the written materials permitted as aids, cf. the regulations for the individual exam.

(3) The oral exam is conducted by an examiner in the presence of a co-examiner, either an internal co-examiner or an officially appointed external examiner.

15. (1) By written exam is meant either a home assignment on a basis of a supplied/asked question, a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject, or a written assignment under invigilation.

(2) By a home assignment on the basis of a supplied/asked question is meant that the examinee answers a question asked by the examiner. The examiner may supply more questions for the examinee to choose between.

(3) By a home assignment on the basis of a self-chosen subject is meant that the examinee answers a question agreed between the examiner and examinee.

(4) By a written assignment under invigilation is meant that the examinee answers a question supplied in connection with an examination held by the university on a specific day.

(5) By an oral exam in the form of “Presentation” is meant that the examinee is required, on the basis of a supplied question, to make an independent account of the issue stated in the question, to answer questions asked and to enter into an academically constructive dialogue with the examiner.

16. (1) Examinations are conducted in Danish or English, according to the student's preference.

Make-up and re-examinations
17. (1) Students are allowed to take make-up and re-examinations in the same examination period or the immediately following period.

(2) Access to make-up examination requires a medical certificate covering the time of the examination. The medical certificate should be presented when fit for duty. A medical certificate is necessary but not always sufficient for being granted access to make-up examination.

(3) Access to re-examination requires that the examination to be substituted by the re-examination was given a fail mark. Registration for re-examination must be made before the deadline set by the Board of Studies.

(4) The procedure for a make-up or re-examination is similar to that of the ordinary examination.

(5) Absence from an examination, including failure to submit a written assignment, does not grant access to re-examination.

Syllabus requirement and normal pages
18. (1) In the definition of syllabus requirements for the individual exams, 5 ECTS credits correspond to 450-500 normal pages, a normal page being one printed page unless otherwise estimated by the lecturer.

19. (1) A normal page for written submissions is 2400 characters (with spaces). To calculate number of pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliography.

Assessment
20. (1) Examinees are required to demonstrate proficiency in central theories and methodology and a profound knowledge of selected empirical and theoretical issues in Arab and Islamic studies.

21. (1) In the assessment of all written exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present an academic problem area and manage an academic task, including compliance with formal academic requirements (references, quotations etc.).

(2) Written assignments that do not comply with the regulations for the individual course regarding number of pages cannot be accepted for assessment due to the non-fulfilment of formal requirements.

22. (1) In the assessment of all oral exams, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present academic material, organise an oral presentation and enter into academically constructive dialogue.

23. (1) The examination time for oral exams includes time for evaluation.

24. (1) Examination results which are not communicated to the students immediately after the examination will be available at a specific date determined by the Board of Studies. The deadline for publication of results will be communicated to the students at the Faculty’s website.

(2) The date under subsection (1) must be no later than six weeks after the date of the examination, for Master’s Thesis, however, no later than two months after submission of the assignment for assessment. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(3) In special circumstances, the Board of Studies may grant exemption from the deadlines under subsection (1) and subsection (2). If the assessment cannot be submitted by the specified date, the Board of Studies must communicate this to the students as soon as possible, giving an explanation for the delay and stating when the results will be published.

(4) All examination results will be published under Self-service for students on the University’s website.

Grade goals
25. (1) The Faculty of Theology has determined grade goals for the achievement of the grades 02, 7 and 12. These grade goals apply to all degree programmes at the Faculty of Theology.

(2) Grade 02 is given for the fair performance demonstrating the just acceptable contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the course. The fair performance includes an inadequate but just acceptable account of the subject concerned and an inadequate but just acceptable application of the relevant concepts, methods and information.

(3) Grade 7 is given for the good performance demonstrating a satisfactory contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, but with some shortcomings. The good performance includes a fairly confident organisation and account of the subject concerned and a fairly confident application and understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

(4) Grade 12 is given for the excellent performance demonstrating a full contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the course, with no or few insignificant shortcomings. The excellent performance includes an independent and confident organisation of and account of the subject concerned and a confident application and critical understanding of relevant concepts, methods and information.

Credit and flexibility
26. (1) The Board of Studies is able to approve, in individual cases or by general rules determined by the Board, that study elements passed under a Danish or foreign degree programme at similar level replace study elements under these Academic Regulations.

(2) Completed/passed/approved study elements etc. from a Danish or foreign higher education institution are credited as Passed. If the study element in question has been assessed according to grading scale at both education institutions, the grade must be transferred with the credit.

(3) Credit cannot be obtained for the Master’s Thesis.

Diploma
27. (1) The University issues a diploma confirming the award of the degree. The diploma must be received by the graduate no later than two months after the publication of the result of the final exam. The month of July is not included in the calculation of the two months.

(2) The diploma is issued in Danish and English.

(3) As a supplement to the diploma, the University issues an English-language Diploma Supplement, describing the academic direction, content, level and objective of the degree programme and giving information about the University, and the position of the University and the programme in the Danish Educational System.

(4) Students who leave the degree programme without having completed the programme may ask the University to issue a transcript confirming the passed study elements, stating the ECTS credits.

Exemption
28. (1) The Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies has the power to grant exemption from those rules in the academic regulations that have exclusively been determined by the Board of Studies.


3. The programme's individual subjects and exams:
Semester 1
Program Line A
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- one or more central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- application of written, verbal and non-verbal sources (e.g. participant observation) for research purposes
- significance of selected sources to the results of the research purposes

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for complex and advanced matters of theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss prerequisites for and consequences of the selection of theory of method in Arab and Islamic studies.
-apply written, verbal and non-verbal sources for research purposes

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces students to and develops their knowledge of central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies, both historical and contemporary
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation


2. Seminar A
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according to rules determined by the
lecturer


3. Arabic Text Reading
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in strategies for the reading of modern standard Arabic texts.

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- close read selected passages within a defined subject
- skim long texts relating to a subject and summarise its key points
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English
Course description
The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)

Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -


Semester 2
Program Line A
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Globalised and Transnational Islam
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in globalisation and transnationalism
- central transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day
- central ideological, idea-historical and philosophical currents in Islam
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to transnational Islam

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions within globalisation and transnationalism and in the most important transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)
All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


2. Islam and Muslims in the West
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in research on migration, minorities, integration and security policies
- the status of Islam in the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA but with a view to the Balkans and other areas
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to Islam and Muslims in the West

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions in research on migration, minorities and integration, and to the relations of Islam to the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)
All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


3. Seminar B
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according to rules determined by the
lecturer


Semester 3
Program Line A
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Arabic for Research Purposes
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in modern standard Arabic for research purposes.

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to use sources in modern standard Arabic, including paraphrasing and translation of selected passages.
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to the use of modern standard Arabic in research
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)
All the usual Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -


2. Elective Project
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined subject in Arab and Islamic Studies
- issues of method and theory in the history of research related to the defined subject

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- define and delimit the subject in a confident manner
- identify, analyse and discuss, in a confident, detailed and problem-solving manner, issues related to the subject.
Method of instruction:
Individual supervision or classroom teaching, cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages, to be approved by the supervisor, or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
Course description
The Elective Project course develops the ability of students to delimit and deal with a subject in Arab and Islamic Studies. Students can choose a subject in agreement with the supervisor or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B. In the case of individual supervision, the subject area of the project must be agreed between student and supervisor not later than 14 days after commencement of the semester.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject

All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


3. Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Seminar C:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme

Specialist Communication Skills:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- practice of communication in humanities and social science

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- communicate their knowledge and understanding of Arab and Islamic studies, orally and in writing, in various genres and media

Method of instruction:
Seminar C: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations Specialist Communication Skills: The course is passed through active and documented participation in classroom activities, or classroom teaching cf. the regulations applying to seminars A and B and with individual supervision as practice of communication
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Seminar C:
Maximum 1200 pages

Specialist Communication Skills:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
Seminar C:
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.

Specialist Communication Skills:
The course provides students with skills in oral and written communication
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according rules determined by the
lecturer
Type of examination: Internal exam with a co-examiner
The above applies to both Seminar C and Specialist Communication
Skills.

Marking: Seminar C, graded; Specialist Communication
Skills, pass/fail



Semester 4
Program Line A
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Master's Thesis
Objective:

Learning outcomes
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- academic theory and method
- a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
- relevant literature

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to
- independently, adequately and critically to account for and discuss academic theory and method
- independently, adequately and critically to account for a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
-independently, adequately and critically to discuss existing, relevant research in the chosen subject
- independently to summarise the work undertaken in the project into a comprehensive written thesis which fulfils scholarly criteria.

Method of instruction:
Individual supervision
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Literature for the Master s Thesis will typically be 2,000-4,000 pages, a major part of which being primary sources in the original language, normally Arabic, in written form or from fieldwork.
Course description
The Master´s Thesis is an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor, completed in accordance with the Faculty of Theology’s general regulations for the Master’s Thesis. The project culminates in a thesis which must be submitted within six months after the start of the thesis period. During the research project, students pursue an independent, comprehensive and/or in-depth study of a subject selected in consultation with the supervisor. The Master’s Thesis must demonstrate that students have the ability to independently apply relevant knowledge and skills in the broad field of study including the chosen subject. The typical length of a Master s Thesis is between 50 and 75 pages, excluding title page, contents and bibliography. Maximum length is 180,000 characters including spaces.
Academic prerequisites:
All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject

All the usual Submission
Remarks
Remarks
Maximum length: 75 normal pages

Thesis period: 6 months, cf. The Faculty of Theology general
regulations for the Master's Thesis


Semester 1
Program Line B
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- one or more central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- application of written, verbal and non-verbal sources (e.g. participant observation) for research purposes
- significance of selected sources to the results of the research purposes

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for complex and advanced matters of theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss prerequisites for and consequences of the selection of theory of method in Arab and Islamic studies.
- apply written, verbal and non-verbal sources for research purposes

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces students to and develops their knowledge of central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies, both historical and contemporary
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation


2. Seminar A
Objective:

Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according to rules determined by the
lecturer


3. Arabic Text Reading
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in strategies for the reading of modern standard Arabic texts.

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- close read selected passages within a defined topic
- skim long texts relating to a topic and summarise its key points
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English
Course description
The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)

Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -


Semester 2
Program Line B
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Seminar B
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according to rules determined by the
lecturer



2. Globalised and Transnational Islam
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in globalisation and transnationalism
- central transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day
- central ideological, idea-historical and philosophical currents in Islam
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to transnational Islam

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions within globalisation and transnationalism and in the most important transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)
All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


3. Islam and Muslims in the West
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in research on migration, minorities, integration and security policies
- the status of Islam in the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA but with a view to the Balkans and other areas
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to Islam and Muslims in the West

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions in research on migration, minorities and integration, and in the relations of Islam to the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)

Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


Semester 3
Program Line B
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Project-oriented Procedure
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- insight into a work-place environment
- insight into what an organisation, institution or enterprise expects from a graduate with a Master’s degree in Arab and Islamic Studies

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- apply their academic competences in a vocational context
- give an outline and a critical reflection of experiences gained from doing the project
Method of instruction:
A project period of minimum 4 months, culminating in a project report. The project procedure must be approved by the Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies and completed under the direction of a supervisor who is a permanent member of academic staff at the Faculty of Theology.
Language of instruction:
Curriculum:
Any literature to be agreed in consultation with the supervisor
Course description
The Project-oriented Procedure course develops the students’ practical skills to apply their academic competences in a vocational context and gives them insight into a work-place environment and what an organisation, institution or enterprise expects from a graduate with a Master’s degree in Arab and Islamic Studies.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject


Submission
Remarks
Report must be submitted before the end of the semester.
Maximum length of report: 15 pages


Semester 4
Program Line B
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Master's Thesis
Objective:

Learning outcomes
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- academic theory and method
- a clearly defined issue related to an internship
- relevant literature

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to
- independently, adequately and critically to account for and discuss academic theory and method
- independently, adequately and critically to account for a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
- independently, adequately and critically to discuss research in the chosen subject related to an intership
- independently to summarise the work undertaken in the project into a comprehensive written thesis which fulfils scholarly criteria.

Method of instruction:
Individual supervision
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
The Master s thesis is normally based on an internship and normally 1,000-2,000 pages of literature. Maximum 4,000 pages.
Course description
The Master´s Thesis is an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor, completed in accordance with the Faculty of Theology’s general regulations for the Master’s Thesis. The project culminates in a thesis which must be submitted within six months after the start of the thesis period. During the research project, students pursue an independent, comprehensive and/or in-depth study of a subject selected in consultation with the supervisor. The Master’s Thesis must demonstrate that students have the ability to independently apply relevant knowledge and skills in the broad field of study including the chosen subject. The typical length of a Master s Thesis is between 50 and 75 pages, excluding title page, contents and bibliography. Maximum length is 180,000 characters including spaces.
Academic prerequisites:
All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject


Submission
Remarks
Maximum length of thesis: 75 pages


Semester 3
Program Line C
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Arabic Text Reading
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in strategies for the reading of modern standard Arabic texts.

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- close read selected passages within a defined subject
- skim long texts relating to a subject and summarise its key points 
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English
Course description
The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)
All the usual Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -


2. Seminar A
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according rules determined by the
lecturer


3. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- one or more central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- application of written, verbal and non-verbal sources (e.g. participant observation) for research purposes
- significance of selected sources to the results of the research purposes

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for complex and advanced matters of theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss prerequisites for and consequences of the selection of theory of method in Arab and Islamic studies.
- apply written, verbal and non-verbal sources for research purposes

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces students to and develops their knowledge of central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies, both historical and contemporary
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation


4. Master's Thesis
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- academic theory and method
- a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
- relevant literature

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to
- independently, adequately and critically to account for and discuss academic theory and method
- independently, adequately and critically to account for a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
-independently, adequately and critically to discuss existing, relevant research in the chosen subject, using texts in Arabic
- independently to summarise the work undertaken in the project into a comprehensive written thesis which fulfils scholarly criteria.
Method of instruction:
Individual supervision
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Literature for the Master s Thesis will typically be 2,000-4,000 pages, a major part of which being primary sources in the original language, normally Arabic, in written form or from fieldwork.
Course description
The Master´s Thesis is an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor, completed in accordance with the Faculty of Theology’s general regulations for the Master’s Thesis. The project culminates in a thesis which must be submitted within six months after the start of the thesis period. During the research project, students pursue an independent, comprehensive and/or in-depth study of a subject selected in consultation with the supervisor. The Master’s Thesis must demonstrate that students have the ability to independently apply relevant knowledge and skills in the broad field of study including the chosen subject. The typical length of a Master s Thesis is between 50 and 75 pages, excluding title page, contents and bibliography. Maximum length is 180,000 characters including spaces.
Academic prerequisites:
All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject

All the usual Submission
Remarks
Remarks
Maximum length: 75 normal pages

Thesis period: 6 months, cf. The Faculty of Theology general
regulations for the Master's Thesis


Semester 1
Program Line D
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Arabic 1 - oral part
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Arabic 1 improves and expands the student’s elementary skills in Arabic. It provides students with an extended vocabulary and consolidates their knowledge of grammatical structures, and it further develops their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish/English and Arabic
Curriculum:
Related to the learning outcomes of the course
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation


2. Arabic 1 - written part
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Arabic 1 improves and expands the student’s elementary skills in Arabic. It provides students with an extended vocabulary and consolidates their knowledge of grammatical structures, and it further develops their skills.

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish/English and Arabic
Curriculum:
Related to the learning outcomes of the course
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)
All the usual Submission


3. Seminar A
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages
Course description
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according rules determined by the
lecturer


4. Theory and Method i Arab and Islamic Studies
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- one or more central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- application of written, verbal and non-verbal sources (e.g. participant observation) for research purposes
- significance of selected sources to the results of the research purposes

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for complex and advanced matters of theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss prerequisites for and consequences of the selection of theory of method in Arab and Islamic studies.
- apply written, verbal and non-verbal sources for research purposes
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces students to and develops their knowledge of central positions in theory and method in Arab and Islamic studies, both historical and contemporary
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation


Semester 2
Program Line D
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Arabic 2 - oral part
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- active language fluency
- vocabulary of modern standard Arabic
- grammar of modern standard Arabic
- an Arabic dialect chosen by the lecturer

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- express themselves about familiar topics
- understand ordinary speech in a familiar context
- read slightly adapted texts by using a dictionary
- carry on a simple conversation in the taught dialect
- account for the relation between dialect forms and modern standard Arabic
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish/English
Curriculum:
Related to the learning outcomes of the course
Course description
Arabic 2 builds on Arabic 1, improving and expanding the skills achieved. The course provides students with an extended vocabulary and knowledge of basic grammar.
Academic prerequisites:
Before registration for the examinations in Arabic 2, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral Supplied/asked question 30 minutes 30 minutes All the usual Presentation
Remarks
Two separate examinations. A combined mark is calculated from
the results of the two examinations, in the ratio 2 (modern
standard Arabic) to 1 (dialect).


2. Arabic 2 - written part
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- active language fluency
- vocabulary of modern standard Arabic
- grammar of modern standard Arabic
- an Arabic dialect chosen by the lecturer

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- express themselves about familiar topics
- read slightly adapted texts by using a dictionary
- write a simple text related to a known topic
- carry on a simple conversation in the taught dialect
- account for the relation between dialect forms and modern standard Arabic

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic and Danish/English
Curriculum:
Related to the learning outcomes of the course
Course description
Arabic 2 builds on Arabic 1. It improves and expands the skills achieved. It provides students with an extended vocabulary and knowledge of basic grammar.
Academic prerequisites:
Before registration for the examinations in Arabic 2, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)

Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -


3. Globalised and Transnational Islam
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in globalisation and transnationalism
- central transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day
- central ideological, idea-historical and philosophical currents in Islam
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to transnational Islam

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions within globalisation and transnationalism and in the most important transnational Islamic movements and social movements from the late 19th century till the present day.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)
All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


4. Islam and Muslims in the West
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- central issues and positions in research on migration, minorities, integration and security policies
- the status of Islam in the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA but with a view to the Balkans and other areas
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to Islam and Muslims in the West

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- account for central issues and positions within the field of study
- identify, analyse and discuss these issues
Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
The course introduces to fundamental issues and positions in research on migration, minorities and integration, and in the relations of Islam to the West, with special focus on Western Europe and the USA.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 day(s)
All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


Semester 3
Program Line D
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Arabic 3
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- active language fluency
- vocabulary of modern standard Arabic
- grammar of modern standard Arabic
- an Arabic dialect. Dialect to be chosen in consultation with the lecturer

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- carry on a conversation in comprehensible and almost correct standard Arabic
- speak an Arabic dialect - comprehensibly and almost correct
- understand spontaneous conversation in an Arabic dialect
- read more complex texts in modern standard Arabic by using a dictionary
- write a comprehensible and almost correct text in modern standard Arabic

Method of instruction:
Classroom teaching
Language of instruction:
Arabic (Danish/English)
Curriculum:
In consultation with relevant lecturer
Course description
Arabic 3 builds on Arabic 1 and Arabic 2. The course usually requires that students have undertaken a period of study in an Arabic-speaking country, in consultation with a relevant lecturer. It may also comprise the studying of an individual syllabus.
Academic prerequisites:
Before registration for the examination in Arabic 3, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1 and Arabic 2
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral - 30 minutes

-
Remarks
Product framework: Conversation
Basis for evaluation: Conversation with the examiner
Examination will be conducted in the chosen dialect
The above applies to Examination 1

The module is evaluated through three separate examinations. A
combined mark is calculated as an average of the results of the
three examinations
2
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Oral - 30 minutes 3 day(s) All the usual Presentation
Remarks
Product framework: Conversation on the basis of a selection of
texts
Presentation and dialogue with the examiner in standard Arabic.
Examinees receive a selection of unknown texts three days prior
to the examination
The above applies to Examination 2

The module is evaluated through three separate examinations. A
combined mark is calculated as an average of the results of the
three examinations
3
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Supplied/asked question 3 hour(s)
All the usual Submission
Supervision: ja PC: -
Remarks
Examination on the basis of an unknown text
The above applies to Examination 3

The module is evaluated through three separate examinations. A
combined mark is calculated as an average of the results of the
three examinations


2. Elective Project
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined subject in Arab and Islamic Studies
- issues of method and theory in the history of research related to the defined subject

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- define and delimit the subject in a confident manner
- identify, analyse and discuss, in a confident, detailed and problem-solving manner, issues related to the subject.

Method of instruction:
Individual supervision or classroom teaching, cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Maximum 1200 pages, to be approved by the supervisor, or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
Course description
The Elective Project course develops the ability of students to delimit and deal with a subject in Arab and Islamic Studies. Students can choose a subject in agreement with the supervisor or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B. In the case of individual supervision, the subject area of the project must be agreed between student and supervisor not later than 14 days after commencement of the semester.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject

All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length: 12 pages


3. Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills
Objective:
Learning outcomes:
Seminar C:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- a clearly defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- perspectives of the study of religion, social science and/or political science related to the relevant theme

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- gain knowledge of and insight into a theme in Arab and Islamic studies
- identify, analyse and discuss the relevant theme

Specialist Communication Skills:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- practice of communication in humanities and social science

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to:
- communicate their knowledge and understanding of Arab and Islamic studies, orally and in writing in various genres and media
Method of instruction:
Seminar C: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations. Specialist Communication Skills: The course is passed through active and documented participation in classroom activities, or classroom teaching cf. the regulations applying to seminars A and B and with individual supervision as practice of communication.
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Seminar C:
Maximum 1200 pages

Specialist Communication Skills:
Maximum 1000 pages
Course description
Seminar C:
The course deals with a clealy defined and delimited theme in Arab and Islamic studies, which may be either one of the mandatory courses or interdisciplinary. The course extends the studies in breadth and/or in depth.

Specialist Communication Skills:
The course provides students with skills in oral and written communication.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Combined written and oral Choice within subjects offered


Teaching participation
Remarks
Students present material according rules determined by the
lecturer.
Type of examination: Internal exam with a co-examiner
The above applies to both Seminar C and Specialist Communication
Skills.
Marking: Seminar C, graded; Specialist Communication
Skills, pass/fail


Semester 4
Program Line D
The module consist of the following exams:
1. Master's Thesis
Objective:

Learning outcomes:
Students should achieve qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and competence in the following areas:
- academic theory and method
- a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
- relevant literature

Through their work with the academic material, students should acquire academic knowledge and skills enabling them to
- independently, adequately and critically to account for and discuss academic theory and method
- independently, adequately and critically to account for a clearly defined empirical or academic issue
- independently, adequately and critically to discuss existing, relevant research in the chosen subject, using texts in Arabic
- independently to summarise the work undertaken in the project into a comprehensive written thesis which fulfils scholarly criteria.

Method of instruction:
Individual supervision
Language of instruction:
Danish or English
Curriculum:
Literature for the Master s Thesis will typically be 2,000-4,000 pages, a major part of which being primary sources in the original language, normally Arabic, in written form or from fieldwork.
Course description
The Master´s Thesis is an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor, completed in accordance with the Faculty of Theology’s general regulations for the Master’s Thesis. The project culminates in a thesis which must be submitted within six months after the start of the thesis period. During the research project, students pursue an independent, comprehensive and/or in-depth study of a subject selected in consultation with the supervisor. The Master’s Thesis must demonstrate that students have the ability to independently apply relevant knowledge and skills in the broad field of study including the chosen subject. The typical length of a Master s Thesis is between 50 and 75 pages, excluding title page, contents and bibliography. Maximum length is 180,000 characters including spaces.
Academic prerequisites:
All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1
Examinees Product Product framework Duration Preparation time Materials permitted Basis for assessment
Individual Written Self-chosen subject

All the usual Submission
Remarks
Maximum length of thesis: 75 normal pages
Thesis period: 6 months, cf. The Faculty of Theology general
regulations for the Master's Thesis




4. Other rules and regulations
Credit and flexibility
The Board of Studies is able to approve credit from a Danish or foreign higher education insti-tution, cf. the Examination Executive Order no. 867 of 19 August 2004 regarding university degree programme examinations, VTU, section 35, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2004/bek867 and the Education Executive Order no. 338 of 6 May 2004 regarding Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at universities, VTU, section 72, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2004/bek338

Written application stating reasons for credit must be submitted to the Board of Studies. Appli-cations must be written on the application form available at http://www.au.dk/da/adm/indskriv/skema.htm
Registration and withdrawal
Registration for examinations is via the self-service for students, see http://www.au.dk/en/students.htm
For registration and deregistration, as well as procedures, see the university’s regulations re-garding examinations at http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2006/au1

If there is enrolment in a teaching programme that involves one or more examinations, registration for the teaching will entail registration for an examination, cf. the Examination Executive Order, section 27 subsection 1. Students have a duty to ensure that registration for examinations is correct. The self-service facility can be used by students to check their own registration no later than immediately prior to the deadline for deregistration.
Spelling and fluency
Each student’s spelling and phrasing skills make up part of the assessment of all written ex-aminations, irrespective of the language used. More importance is placed on the academic con-tent, but spelling and phrasing skills are a modifying factor in the overall assessment of the achievement of set objectives.

Each student’s oral presentation skills make up part of the assessment of all oral examinations, irrespective of the language used. More importance is placed on the academic content, but oral presentation skills are a modifying factor in the overall assessment of the achievement of set objectives.
Regulations for assignments
Stipulations regarding the extent of written dissertations are stated in the description of the individual study element.
A normal page for written submissions is 2400 characters (with spaces). To calculate normal pages, both text and notes are included, but not the front page, table of contents and bibliog-raphy.
Written submissions that do not comply with these stipulations cannot be accepted for assess-ment.
Using computers for examinations
For the university’s regulations regarding the use of computers for examinations, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2002/au6
Project-oriented procedures
Options for project-oriented procedures are stated in the description of the individual study element.
Exemption
An exemption is a deviation from that or those regulations that normally apply for the area in question. Exemption can be granted on the basis of an application sent to the authority (e.g. the Board of Studies for the Study of Religion and for Arab and Islamic Studies) that has the power to grant such exemption.
An application for exemption must be submitted to the Board of Studies. If another authority has the power to grant exemption, the Board of Studies forwards the application to the appropriate authority (e.g. the dean, rector or ministry).
An application for exemption must be made in writing, stating reasons, and submitted as soon as possible. For the application to be processed immediately, it must include a precise account of the regulation from which exemption is sought, and what such exemption is intended to achieve (e.g. permission to use special aids, extension of examination time, postponement of time limits). Documentation for the unusual conditions that justify exemption must be enclosed with the application. Importance will not normally be attached to such conditions if they are not documented.
Appeals and complaints
Complaints must be submitted to the Board of Studies. A prerequisite for immediate process-ing is that the complaint must be made in writing, stating reasons. The complaint must state both the cause of the complaint and what the complainant expects to achieve.

Complaints regarding examinations must be submitted no later than 14 days following the re-lease of the examination results, cf. the Examination Executive Order no. 867 of 19 August 2004 regarding university degree programme examinations, VTU, section 8, see http://www.au.dk/en/rules/2004/bek867
Examinations
Closer regulations regarding how and to what extent the student must have participated in classes in which the type of examination involves such participation are stated in the description of the individual study element.

In the assessment of all written examinations, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present an academic problem area and manage an academic task, including compliance with formal academic requirements (references, quotations, etc.).

In the assessment of all oral examinations, emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to present academic material, organise an oral presentation and enter into academically constructive dialogue.

The results of all examinations are stated in the examination result (the diploma), including their ECTS value.
An average is calculated with one decimal place of all graded assessments. Each assessment is included in the calculation of the ECTS value.

Acts and executive orders, as well as the university’s rules and regulations relating to education, are available in the electronic rules and regulations of Aarhus University at http://www.au.dk/en/rules/index.html

5. Revised academic regulations
Date: Remarks: Effective as from:
04-05-2010 Theory and Method changed to grated
Theory and Method + Arabic reading changed to written examination
03-05-2010
Udskrevet den 04-05-2010