Master Thesis Contemporary Art History

2026-2027

Algemene informatie

Vakcode L_KAMACAHSCR
Studiepunten 18 EC
Periode Ac. Jaar (september)
Vakniveau 400
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Fac. der Sociale en Geesteswetenschappen
Vakcoördinator prof. dr. K. Kwastek
Examinator
Docenten dr. A.M. Bartholomew
dr. A.A. Rooney
prof. dr. K. Kwastek
dr. M.K. Mavrokordopoulou
dr. J.P. ten Berge
dr. S. Lutticken
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

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Onderwijsvorm Werkcollege
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Doel vak

By the end of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning objectives. The student is expected to:

  1. Systematically and expediently collect and interpret information on a self-chosen subject in the field contemporary art history. He/she is able to read, understand and analyze academic and other complex texts and is capable of making an original contribution to the field.
  2. Apply knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills on new or unfamiliar contexts within the chosen specialization.
  3. Discern general themes and make connections which are meaningfully supported by a wide variety of primary and secondary literature and primary sources where relevant.
  4. Present a complex problem clearly and concisely in written and spoken form on academic level.
  5. Write a scientific thesis in clear, effective and academic language and to deliver it within an agreed period.
  6. Possess sufficient learning skills to tackle further studies that are largely self-directed or autonomous in nature.

Inhoud vak

As final part of the program, the student will write an MA thesis on a self-chosen subject, on agreement by the assigned supervisor (and the second reader). While the supervision of the thesis process is mainly individual, the student will be asked to present her or his research plans and progress during joint colloquia. Further specifications on the requirements and process of writing the thesis are established in a specific thesis guideline, available via VU-net.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

Individual study and supervision, colloquia.

Toetsvorm

Colloquia (pass/fail): learning objectives 1-4
Written thesis (100% of grade): learning objectives 1-6

Final attainment levels of the MA Arts and Culture: 2-4, 6-10

Vereiste voorkennis

Successful completion of the course Methods and Theories of Art History ( L_KAMAKGS403).

Literatuur

Identification of relevant literature forms part of the individual process of thesis writing.

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

MA students Arts and Culture: Contemporary Art History