Rhetoric and Composition

Exam Content:
This exam focuses on works drawn from a reading list and will consist of at least three essay questions. The reading list has two parts

1. A core list of 25-30 texts in the discipline. At least two questions will focus on these texts
2. An individual list that develops an interest emerging from your studies. Prior to the examination (ordinarily by the date of the review meeting held 4-6 months before the exam), students submit for approval an abstract and a 10-item reading list. At least one question will focus on this topic

Occasionally, more than three questions may be provided; in that case, you will be able to choose from alternatives. You must satisfactorily respond to three questions to pass the exam.