THE M.A. EXAMINATION (non-thesis) CONSISTS OF:

1. A written examination on literature (4 hours) limited to the M.A. Required Reading List (Appendix F) and consisting of two sections:

1.1. An interpretation of a text chosen from a selection representing three different genres and periods. The interpretation should place the work in the context of its period ( 2 hours).

1.2. An essay in literary history. There will be a choice of four such questions, each addressing a different period which is not represented by texts for interpretation (see section 1.1 above) (2 hours).

This written examination also serves as a language proficiency test. The candidate must write one of the two essays in German, the other in English.

In order to be admitted to the oral examination the candidate must have passed both sections of the written M.A. examination.

2. An oral examination (90 minutes). The basis for the examination is a reading list prepared by the candidate consisting of 15 representative prose/dramatic works and 10 poems from the Required Reading List and 5 prose/dramatic works and 5 poems of the candidates choosing.