Thesis
Full course description
Students write an extensive MA thesis of 20.000 words, for which they independently and individually conduct research in the field of media studies with a focus on digital cultures. The MA thesis is written under supervision of a FASoS teaching staff member with expertise relevant to research on digital cultures. For the assessment of the thesis, a second reader also evaluates and grades the thesis.
Course objectives
The thesis, as a traditional final assessment of a MA programme, provides students with the opportunity of engaging in in-depth research. It will allow them to deepen and demonstrate their knowledge of a specific field in media studies with a focus on digital cultures. The thesis is research-oriented and students often choose it as preparation for a second MA programme or for future research. Students have wide latitude in their choice of topic, with the caveat that it draws from the theories, methods, and/or practices taught in the MA MC:DC programme.
- A.S. Richterich