Category Archives: MA thesis

History of Cosmopolitanism in Western Political Thought

Posted on 1 December 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

My master’s thesis “Element of an Archaeology of Cosmopolitanism in Western Political Thought: A Return to the French Enlightenment” is now available for download on the Danish website of the Department of Political Science, Centre for European Politics, University of … Continue reading →

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Thesis graded

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

My thesis has been graded and I received the best grade possible in the Danish system: 12. That makes it an A in the ECTS system. Plus an excellent assessment of my work by my supervisor and my ‘censor’. I … Continue reading →

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Master’s thesis submited

Posted on 6 August 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

Today I submitted my master’s thesis; three copies by snail mail — I had to choose airmail for the shortest possible delay. I guess that makes it the less environmental-friendly thesis of all. Now I am crossing my fingers for … Continue reading →

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MA thesis abstract

Posted on 13 July 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

I have now finished writing my thesis, which only needs a very last light-editing touch. As a teaser, I publish here the abstract: Cosmopolitanism is not a well-known entity in political theory. Therefore, a history of this political doctrine is … Continue reading →

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Deadline

Posted on 19 June 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

I have a deadline to keep. I should be finished by the end of the month, i.e. Monday 30 June 2008. All I have left to do is some final round of editing, cutting 47,000 words to 35,000, proofreading, and … Continue reading →

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Encouraging words

Posted on 15 June 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

I received on 9 June some very encouraging words from my academic supervisor,  who commented on the draft of my MA thesis I sent him, congratulating me for my “nice piece of work”, and also stating that he was “impressed … Continue reading →

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Setting up a new blog on my research activities

Posted on 1 June 2008 by Frank Ejby Poulsen, Ph.D.

I have decided to set up a new weblog in order to publicise my research activities and personal research themes and projects. I hope to create a network of interest around my activities, make myself known, and get acquainted with … Continue reading →

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