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Date:         Mon, 06 Dec 93 11:22:56 EST
From: jd <JDWURZ01@UKCC.uky.edu>
Subject:      prelims
To: socgrad@UCSD.EDU
I'd like to know the nature of the prelim exams required in other Ph.d. program
s.  The University of Kentucky requires two prelims:  one in methods and
one in theory.  Each prelim covers material from 3 required courses - 3 courses
(9 hours) in methods and 3 courses (9 hours) in theory. Both prelims are closed
book (memory - no notes) exams and each is taken in one-day - 8 hours long in
an available dept. office.  If both prelims are passed, you may proceed to the
design of a qualifying exam or task with your committee.
Do any other departments require 8 hour memory exams over 3 semesters of course
work?  You do not see the questions until you enter the exam room.  What do you
think is the value of an 8 hour memory exam and its relation to the nature of
your future work as an academic?     thanks, jd