Oxford's examination system, like most aspects of the University, have a long history. This particular history is shaped by the viva voce (oral) examination, which I've been told used to be the main form of assessment. It still features quite prominently and the M.St. in the Study of Religion is no ...
Subfusc PRONUNCIATION: (sub-FUSK) MEANING: adjective: Dark, drab, or gloomy. noun: Dark, formal clothing worn at some universities for exams and special occasions. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin subfuscus (brownish) sub- (slightly) + fuscus (dark) which also shows up in the word obfuscate.
In my glorious post-dissertation celebrations (coma-like sleep, long, lazy strolls throughout the city, and scratching my belly button), a few well-meaning friends and family members emailed me asking how it feels to be all finished with Master’s Degree Numero Dos. It was very sweet of them to do so ...
