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A Report Made to the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

P. H. Nicklin

 
9781332187096: A Report Made to the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

< p>An in‑depth look at two ancient universities through an 1834 report. This edition presents a detailed account of Oxford and Cambridge, exploring how students are examined, how degrees are awarded, and how the universities are governed and organized. It covers the progression from entrance to bachelor and master degrees, the roles of officers and professors, and the way lectures and examinations are conducted.



The material is richly focused on the practical workings of the universities, including examination procedures, class structures for honours, and the balance between change and permanence in university offices. It also describes the daily life of undergraduates, term timelines, and the distribution of academic duties among faculty and administration.




  • How honours are awarded and organized into classes such as wranglers and optimes

  • The two houses of university governance: Congregation and Convocation

  • Detailed descriptions of degree requirements, terms, and exam formats

  • Profiles of key university offices, officers, and lecturers



Ideal for readers of historical higher education, governance, and the workings of long‑standing universities.

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