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24
Oct
2009
Viva voce: a 20 minute examination of an Oxford tradition

54 days ago by Paul Trafford

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 ...

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09
Oct
2009
arpanainfj

69 days ago by arpanainfj

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.

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09
Jun
2009
Bits of Fluff in Revision Period: Subfusc

191 days ago by WeeklyShocks

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 ...

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