ENGL 476S Comprehensive Examination
The English comprehensive exam is an open-book analytical and reflective essay written on a topic by the student in direct consultation with the English Faculty. Beginning with the first week of the semester, students collaborate with the English Faculty regarding a topic for their 10 to 15 paged essay. The topic of this essay is proposed, planned and drafted throughout the entire semester. Students also prepare a separate 2-3 paged summative essay where they reflect upon the topic’s relevance to their English education at Mayville State University. The essay is evaluated as satisfactory/unsatisfactory by members of the English faculty. This course fulfills LEAP requirements and must be completed through Mayville State University. S/U grading.