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3. The programme's individual subjects and exams: |
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Semester 1 |
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Program Line A |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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 |
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2. Seminar A |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages |
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according to rules determined by the lecturer |
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3. Arabic Text Reading |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English |
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Course description The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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Semester 2 |
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Program Line A |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Globalised and Transnational Islam |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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2. Islam and Muslims in the West |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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3. Seminar B |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages |
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according to rules determined by the lecturer |
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Semester 3 |
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Program Line A |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Arabic for Research Purposes |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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Course description The course introduces to the use of modern standard Arabic in research |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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2. Elective Project |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision or classroom teaching, cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages, to be approved by the supervisor, or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B |
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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3. Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills |
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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 |
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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 |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Seminar C: Maximum 1200 pages
Specialist Communication Skills: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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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
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Semester 4 |
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Program Line A |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Master's Thesis |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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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. |
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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. |
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Academic prerequisites: All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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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 |
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Semester 1 |
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Program Line B |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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 |
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2. Seminar A |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages |
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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.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according to rules determined by the lecturer |
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3. Arabic Text Reading |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English |
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Course description The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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Semester 2 |
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Program Line B |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Seminar B |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages
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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.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according to rules determined by the lecturer
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2. Globalised and Transnational Islam |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages
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3. Islam and Muslims in the West |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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Semester 3 |
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Program Line B |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Project-oriented Procedure |
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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
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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. |
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Language of instruction:
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Curriculum: Any literature to be agreed in consultation with the supervisor |
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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Submission |
Remarks Report must be submitted before the end of the semester. Maximum length of report: 15 pages |
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Semester 4 |
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Program Line B |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Master's Thesis |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: The Master s thesis is normally based on an internship and normally 1,000-2,000 pages of literature. Maximum 4,000 pages. |
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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. |
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Academic prerequisites: All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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Submission |
Remarks Maximum length of thesis: 75 pages |
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Semester 3 |
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Program Line C |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Arabic Text Reading |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 800 pages in Arabic, Danish/English |
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Course description The course introduces students to strategies for the reading of Arabic texts |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 1 |
| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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2. Seminar A |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
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Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according rules determined by the lecturer |
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3. Theory and Method in Arab and Islamic Studies |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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 |
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4. Master's Thesis |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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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.
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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.
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Academic prerequisites: All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
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Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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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 |
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Semester 1 |
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Program Line D |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Arabic 1 - oral part |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish/English and Arabic |
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Curriculum: Related to the learning outcomes of the course |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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 |
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2. Arabic 1 - written part |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish/English and Arabic |
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Curriculum: Related to the learning outcomes of the course |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
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3. Seminar A |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching with written and oral student presentations |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages |
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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
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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Teaching participation |
Remarks Students present material according rules determined by the lecturer |
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4. Theory and Method i Arab and Islamic Studies |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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 |
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Semester 2 |
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Program Line D |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Arabic 2 - oral part |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish/English |
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Curriculum: Related to the learning outcomes of the course |
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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. |
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Academic prerequisites: Before registration for the examinations in Arabic 2, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| 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). |
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2. Arabic 2 - written part |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic and Danish/English |
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Curriculum: Related to the learning outcomes of the course |
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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.
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Academic prerequisites: Before registration for the examinations in Arabic 2, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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3. Globalised and Transnational Islam |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages |
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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.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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4. Islam and Muslims in the West |
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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
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1000 pages
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 day(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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Semester 3 |
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Program Line D |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Arabic 3 |
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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 |
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Method of instruction: Classroom teaching |
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Language of instruction: Arabic (Danish/English) |
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Curriculum: In consultation with relevant lecturer |
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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. |
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Academic prerequisites: Before registration for the examination in Arabic 3, students must pass the examinations in Arabic 1 and Arabic 2 |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
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Oral |
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30 minutes |
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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
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| 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 |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Supplied/asked question |
3 hour(s) |
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All the usual |
Submission |
| Supervision: ja |
PC: - |
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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 |
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2. Elective Project |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision or classroom teaching, cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Maximum 1200 pages, to be approved by the supervisor, or cf. the regulations applying to Seminars A and B
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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.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
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Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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All the usual |
Submission |
Remarks Maximum length: 12 pages |
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3. Options: Seminar C/Specialist Communication Skills |
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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 |
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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. |
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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Curriculum: Seminar C: Maximum 1200 pages
Specialist Communication Skills: Maximum 1000 pages
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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. |
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Combined written and oral |
Choice within subjects offered |
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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 |
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Semester 4 |
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Program Line D |
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The module consist of the following exams: |
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1. Master's Thesis |
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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. |
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Method of instruction: Individual supervision
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Language of instruction: Danish or English |
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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.
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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. |
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Academic prerequisites: All other study elements of the Master´s degree programme must be passed before the start of the thesis period.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION |
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| Examinees |
Product |
Product framework |
Duration |
Preparation time |
Materials permitted |
Basis for assessment |
| Individual |
Written |
Self-chosen subject |
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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 |
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