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= final examination | = final examination | ||
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+ | == prerequisites | ||
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+ | The following prerequisites must be met for the final examination: | ||
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+ | * a thesis with a pass grade | ||
+ | * completion of all courses required by SEAS and the Faculty (recorded in the pre-degree certificate/ | ||
+ | * completing //all// the prerequisites at least 3 days before the final examination (the //final// examination is your final examination) | ||
== the purpose | == the purpose | ||
- | The purpose of the Final Examination is for the Student | + | The purpose of the Final Examination is for the candidate |
* the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field | * the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field | ||
- | * the extent of knowledge acquired | + | * the extent of knowledge acquired during their studies |
- | * the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee | + | * the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee |
== the components | == the components | ||
- | The final examination consists of three parts: | + | === BA degree |
+ | Â | ||
+ | The BA final examination consists of three parts: | ||
* defence of the thesis, | * defence of the thesis, | ||
- | * elaboration of a question covering one aspect the main [[.final_examination: | + | * elaboration of a question covering one aspect |
* elaboration of a question covering one aspect of the subsidiary [[.final_examination: | * elaboration of a question covering one aspect of the subsidiary [[.final_examination: | ||
- | * the examiners also assess the candidates language performance | ||
- | === main topic | + | The examiners also assess the candidateâs language proficiency. |
+ | Â | ||
+ | ==== main topic | ||
The main topic was duly recorded on the thesis title submission form by the Head of Department. It can only come from the subjects areas available in the candidateâs track (English or American) and must come from the (broad) subject area of the thesis. There are 12 questions in any one of the subject areas. The question that comes closest to the topic of the thesis //may// be removed from the pool of questions. | The main topic was duly recorded on the thesis title submission form by the Head of Department. It can only come from the subjects areas available in the candidateâs track (English or American) and must come from the (broad) subject area of the thesis. There are 12 questions in any one of the subject areas. The question that comes closest to the topic of the thesis //may// be removed from the pool of questions. | ||
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> Note that all 12 questions of a subject area must be covered in the preparation for the Final Examination as it is the luck of the draw which decides which question will have to be elaborated upon. The topic that you draw may coincide with the subject matter of your thesis. | > Note that all 12 questions of a subject area must be covered in the preparation for the Final Examination as it is the luck of the draw which decides which question will have to be elaborated upon. The topic that you draw may coincide with the subject matter of your thesis. | ||
- | === subsidiary topic | + | ==== subsidiary topic |
The subsidiary topic has to be put on record in the semester in which the candidate plans to take their final examination. Theoretically, | The subsidiary topic has to be put on record in the semester in which the candidate plans to take their final examination. Theoretically, | ||
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+ | === MA degree | ||
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+ | The MA final examination consists of two parts: | ||
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+ | * the defence of the thesis by the candidate, based on the refereeâs report | ||
+ | * a discussion of a [[.final_examination: | ||
== grades awarded at the final examination | == grades awarded at the final examination | ||
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+ | The committee ascertains how adept the candidate is at forming opinions on academic matters in fluent and stylistically appropriate and adequate English in a formal environment. The grades are awarded by the head of committee on the recommendations of the members of the committee. | ||
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+ | If any of the grades is insufficient (a fail, â1â), the final examination will be declared as failed. The final examination in the failed component(s) may be attempted the following semester at the earliest. | ||
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+ | === BA degree | ||
* grade of the thesis (the referee' | * grade of the thesis (the referee' | ||
* defence of the thesis (the defence is based on the questions and remarks of the referee) | * defence of the thesis (the defence is based on the questions and remarks of the referee) | ||
* main topic | * main topic | ||
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- | The 12 questions come from the subject areas taught at BA level in the English and American tracks. The main topic must come from the candidateâs track. | ||
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* subsidiary topic | * subsidiary topic | ||
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- | Similarly to the main topic, the 12 questions come from the subject areas taught at BA level in the English and American tracks. | ||
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* language proficiency | * language proficiency | ||
- | The committee ascertains how adept the candidate is at forming opinions on academic matters in fluent and stylistically appropriate and adequate English in a formal environment. The grade is awarded by the head of committee on the recommendations of the members of the committee. | + | === MA degree |
- | If any of the grades is insufficient (a fail, â1â), | + | * grade for the defence |
+ | * grade for the discussion of the topic | ||
== degree certificate | == degree certificate | ||
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+ | === BA degree | ||
The degree certificate states the scale of achievement attained at the final examination. The average is calculated by the committee on the basis of the following 5 grades: | The degree certificate states the scale of achievement attained at the final examination. The average is calculated by the committee on the basis of the following 5 grades: | ||
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# language proficiency | # language proficiency | ||
- | The cumulative (or any other) average of the individual semesters is //not// taken into account for the grade of the degree | + | === MA degree |
- | The degree | + | The degree |
- | * who have returned all University property | + | ^ F ^ T ^ average ^ grade |Â |
- | * who have no outstanding financial obligations | + | | 4 | 5 | (4Ă0.45)+(5Ă0.55)=4.55 | 5 = excellent/ |
+ | | 5 | 4 | (5Ă0.45)+(4Ă0.55)=4.45 | 4 = good/jĂł | | ||
- | == achievement and grades | + | === conversion |
- | The degree certificate will state both your achievement and the corresponding | + | The average of your grades in converted to the final grade as follows: |
^ average of grades ^ final grade | | ^ average of grades ^ final grade | | ||
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| 4.51--4.99 | 5 (jeles/ | | 4.51--4.99 | 5 (jeles/ | ||
| 5.00 | 5 (outstanding) | | | 5.00 | 5 (outstanding) | | ||
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+ | The cumulative (or any other) average of the individual semesters is //not// taken into account for the grade of the degree certificate. The average will, however, show up in the detailed transcript of records that you will get alongside your degree certificate and diploma supplement. | ||
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+ | The degree can only be conferred on those | ||
+ | * who have returned all University property (this is recorded using [[http:// | ||
+ | * who have no outstanding financial obligations (such as tuition fees) towards ELTE | ||
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+ | MA students must also be | ||
+ | * in possession of a certificate for the required foreign language examination | ||
== degree with honours | == degree with honours | ||
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In case of retakes attempted in the same semester, the original grade will be disregarded. | In case of retakes attempted in the same semester, the original grade will be disregarded. | ||
- | The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English ('felsĆfokĂș C') according to law (required for application to MA in English/ | + | == equivalence |
+ | Â | ||
+ | The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English (âfelsĆfokĂș Câ) according to law (required for application to MA in English/ | ||
[ under construction, | [ under construction, | ||
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English studies: | English studies: | ||
+ | == committees | ||
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+ | === international students | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | === Hungarian students | ||
+ | * BA: [[https:// | ||
+ | * MA: [[https:// | ||
studies/graduation/final_examination.txt · last touched 2022-05-04 00:22 by Dorottya Holló