State Exam Format

The final Bachelor Exam will consist of two parts:

1. Written Part (all in one day):
   • Linguistics Test
   • Literature Test
   • Methodology Test
2. Bachelor Thesis Defense:
   • Happens in front of a committee
   • 10 minute visual presentation (Powerpoint, OHP, Poster, etc.)
   • Then the committee will ask questions about the themes of the thesis in connection with the course of studies in the department
   • The responses should show that the student has gained an integrated understanding from all of the specialities of the study (Linguistics, Literature, Methodology)
   • Points for the defense will be awarded based on 4 criteria:
     1. Proposed grade for the thesis.
     2. The quality of the presentation.
     3. The level of language use.
     4. The ability to respond to the committee's questions.