Thesis Lab (2026/2027: Periode 1)

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Goals
The aim of the thesis is to demonstrate that the student is able to conduct academic research independently and to report on that research in an academic manner, in English. English is assessed according to the CEFR learning outcomes: Reading C2, writing C1. The student is able to complete this academic report within one teaching period.

General course objectives. Students are able to:
· identify the different parts of a BA thesis and know which criteria these parts must meet.
· find, select and assess relevant academic sources for their own research.
· develop and follow an appropriate timeline for completion of their thesis.
· design and execute a meaningful thesis proposal that demonstrates academic and critical thinking and uses the knowledge and skills learned while in the BA program.
· better understand the connection between the knowledge and skills students have acquired in their BA program with career and further educational possibilities.

Linguistics students will also be able to:
· formulate and operationalize an appropriate research question.
· understand and compare different research methods for their developed research question.
· identify and assess the ethical aspects of scientific research.


Literature students will also be able to:
· formulate a realistic and scholarly thesis topic with an argumentative focus.
· identify how to employ close reading, as well as ancillary research methods, to develop a preliminary argumentative thesis statement.

Vakinhoudelijk


The thesis is an academic test of competence in the field of English Language and Culture. The student demonstrates that they are able to investigate an area of the field covered by the programme, with at least a certain original analytic component. The topic must be situated in relation to the relevant academic discussion. The end product is the report of this research, which must be written in English and meet the academic requirements. It must be accurate, systematic, and with clearly articulated and appropriate methods. The student presents the results in a manner appropriate to the field.

The thesis is linked to a course at level 2 or 3 that students have taken or is substantively related to or emerging from the student’s specialization in the English Language and Culture major. More information about the form and content of the thesis can be found on the BA thesis website of the English program. There you will also find information about supervision, procedure and assessment.

Aanvullende informatie

Please note for period 3: the time slot shown here is not yet final and may still be modified until the 3rd Wednesday in September.

Up-to-date information and details regarding procedure may be found on Brightspace. As the entry requirement course, Thesis Lab provides further details on how to find a supervisor and how to start the BA thesis.

PLEASE NOTE: When you register for Thesis Lab, choose the group that corresponds to your specialisation (i.e., linguistics or literature).

This course is equivalent to the following course:
Capstone Course (TL3V18003)

If you have already completed this course, you may not take Thesis Lab due to too much overlap in content.




Werkvormen

Hoorcollege

Werkcollege
Voorbereiding

Attendance and preparation of assignments before the seminar is expected.

Toetsing

Portfolio

Verplicht | Weging 50% | Minimum cijfer 5,5 | ECTS 3,75

Verslag

Verplicht | Weging 50% | Minimum cijfer 5,5 | ECTS 3,75

The report consists of a proposal for the BA thesis which demonstrates the student’s ability to perform preliminary research on a thesis topic of their choice and present that research, together with a research plan for writing the thesis, in a scholarly manner. The portfolio will consist of a collection of work demonstrating mastery of the programme- and specialty-specific knowledge and skills necessary to move forward in writing a BA thesis and pursue various post-graduate options.

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.

Voorkennis

This course is only for students of the English Language and Culture BA. Three Level 3 courses from the specialisation track (at least 22,5 EC) must be completed.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • ARTIKELEN
    Will be distributed via Brightspace or in class.

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. H.A.D. Vriesendorp h.a.d.vriesendorp@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. S. Kleij s.kleij@uu.nl
dr. S.S.M. van den Elzen s.s.m.vandenelzen@uu.nl
dr. S.A. Chowdhury s.a.chowdhury@uu.nl
dr. T.J. Hagar t.j.hagar@uu.nl
dr. H.A.D. Vriesendorp h.a.d.vriesendorp@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 8 juni 2026 tot en met vrijdag 26 juni 2026

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