Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. SECOND PUBLIC EXAMINATION. This Examination is divided into-- (1) A Pass School containing many subdivisions or'Groups' of subjects. (2) Eight Final Honour Schools (p. 156), viz.: -- I. Literae Humaniores. See below, p. 159. II. Mathematics. See below, p. 168. III. Natural Science. See below, p. 170. IV. Jurisprudence. Chapter X, p. 202. V. Modern History. See below, p. 180. VI. Theology. Chapter X, p. 194. VII. Oriental Studies. See below, p. 187. VIII. English Language and Literature. See below, p. 188. Candidates are deemed to have passed the Examination who have either satisfied the Examiners in three of the subjects of the Pass School, or have obtained Honours in one of the eight Honour Schools. Provided they do not exceed the limits of standing mentioned below they may, if they please, become candidates for Honours in more than one School. (The seven subjects of the Science School, and the four of the School of Oriental Studies, are each for this purpose counted as different Schools.) But a candidate whose name has been placed in a Class-list cannot obtain Honours a second time in the same School. Qualifications Of Candidates: -- (1) Candidates must have passed the First Public Examination or have satisfied the requirements already stated (pp. 135-138), unless they enter only for the Preliminary Examination in Natural Science or its equivalents, Group C. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. The more usual courses of study and examination leading to the Final Schools are given below under each School. (For privileges of Affiliated Students see p. 251.) (2) The limits of standing prescribed for candidates in the Final Honour Schools will be found below, p. 156. There are no limits of standing for the Pass School. For the Preliminary Examinations.