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The exam consists of questions pertaining to the
subject matter of ANTH 501, ANTH 502, and ANTH
503.
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The instructor of each course will submit three
questions from which the student will select two
questions to write on. A file of questions is
available in the department. The preliminary
assessment will be administered in the
department between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-12:00
noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on the day
scheduled for the examination. Students are
expected to type their exams on computers
provided by the department.
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Examinations will be read by an examination
committee of three faculty members. An
additional reader may be selected if deemed
appropriate by the committee. The committee
will evaluate the student’s examination using
the following rubric scale.
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When the members of the examination committee
have reviewed the preliminary exam, they will
meet, discuss, and vote on the student’s
performance. The student will be notified of the
result of the exam by the Graduate Program
Coordinator within one week following the exam.
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Grading of the exam will be Failure (Re-take),
Pass, and High Pass. Failure means the student
has not demonstrated depth and breadth by their
performance. Pass indicates admission to
candidacy having satisfactorily completed the
exam, but maybe the basis upon which the
department may recommend the thesis or project
track to individual candidates. High Pass
recognizes a high level of performance on the
preliminary exam and permission to begin the MA
thesis or MAA project.
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A
student failing the exam may request in writing
of the academic unit head (Graduate Program
Coordinator) a repeat of the exam. This request
must be submitted within five days of the
notification of the student’s failure. If
approved, the student must retake the exam
within 12 months after the first attempt. If
the department does not approve a retake of the
exam, the student is withdrawn from the program
by the Graduate College.
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1. Knowledge of
subject matter demonstrated through
responses to posed questions |
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1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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Demonstrates minimal knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that meets some established
standards. Responses to posed questions: |
Demonstrates acceptable knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that meets established standards.
Responses to posed questions:
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Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that goes beyond established
standards. Responses to posed
questions:
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1.a. Insight |
Show minimal
evidence of insight or original thinking |
Show some insight,
creativity, and original thinking |
Are highly original
and creative |
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1.b.
Interpretation of disciplinary readings |
Exhibit some errors in interpreting disciplinary readings |
Exhibit reasonable
interpretation of disciplinary readings |
Exhibit reflective
interrogation of disciplinary readings |
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1.c. Analysis
and synthesis of central concepts of
subject |
Incorporate minimal
analysis and synthesis of central
concepts of the subject |
Incorporate some
analysis and synthesis of central
concepts of the subject |
Incorporate
critical analysis and synthesis of
central concepts or the subject |
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1.d.
Understanding of link between discipline
and other disciplines |
Reflect vague
understanding of the nature of the
discipline and its links to other
disciplines |
Reflect some
understanding of the nature of the
discipline and its links to other
disciplines |
Reflect a holistic
view of the nature of the discipline and
its links to other disciplines |
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1.e. Use of
detail and specific examples |
Provide few details
and examples |
Provide some detail
and specific examples |
Provide detailed
descriptions and numerous specific,
vivid examples |
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2. Clarity of
Thought |
1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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2.a. Use of
language and vocabulary |
Exhibits adequate
but inconsistent facility in the use of
language |
Uses appropriate
language/vocabulary |
Uses very precise,
skillful language |
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2.b.
Demonstration of connections |
Demonstrates
adequate connections |
Moderate to strong
connections are made |
Strong connections
are made |
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2.c. Use of key
points |
Some key points are
demonstrated, but some lapses in
coherence or progression of ideas |
Most key points are
made |
Several key points
are made |
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2.d. Use of
critical ideas |
Critical ideas are
vague or limited |
Critical ideas are
included |
Outstanding
demonstration of critical thinking |
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2.e. Adequacy of
responses to questions |
Not all parts of
question are answered |
All parts of the
question are fully answered |
All parts of the
questions are fully answered |
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3. Professional
and Presentation Skills |
1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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3.a. Presence of
errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
Essay contains an
accumulation of errors in grammar,
usage, and mechanics |
Essay is free of
most errors in grammar, usage, and
mechanics |
The essay is free
of most errors in grammar, usage, and
mechanics |
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3.b.
Organization |
Is limited in
organization or focus |
Is well organized
and focused |
Clear organization
is obvious |
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3.c. Presence of
scholarly voice |
A lapse in using a
scholarly voice is evident |
A scholarly voice
is used throughout most |
A scholarly,
thoughtful voice is used throughout. At
least 2 citations are used |
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