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What percentage of your final grade does the final exam count for?
What percentage of your final grade does the final exam count for?
Which aspect is NOT tested during the final exam?
Which aspect is NOT tested during the final exam?
In the format of the final exam, how long will each group have for the session?
In the format of the final exam, how long will each group have for the session?
What method is suggested for optimal exam preparation?
What method is suggested for optimal exam preparation?
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Which of the following themes is NOT part of the topic list for the exam?
Which of the following themes is NOT part of the topic list for the exam?
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What is an essential part of how students will be graded during the group exam?
What is an essential part of how students will be graded during the group exam?
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How many texts should students refer to in their original response?
How many texts should students refer to in their original response?
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Which of the following goals is NOT listed for the final exam?
Which of the following goals is NOT listed for the final exam?
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Study Notes
Final Exam Details
- Exam date: Saturday, December 14th
- Exam time: 8:30-11am
- Exam location: SAC 474
- Exam type: Oral, closed book
- Exam weighting: 15% of final grade
Exam Goals
- Solidify understanding of semester material
- Demonstrate analytical and argumentative skills
- Assess knowledge of course material
- Assess clarity of expression
- Assess argument formulation/articulation
- Assess synthesis of course texts related to a central theme
- Assess ability to engage in courteous scholarly discussion within a group
Exam Format
- Group examination, but individual grading
- 30-minute group session
- Each student chooses three themes from a hat, discusses one
- Encourages reaction to group members' comments
- Assesses individual understanding and ability to foster respectful exchange
Exam Responses
- Aim for 5-minute response in original words
- Refer to at least two relevant texts; more is acceptable if relevant
- Be prepared to answer follow-up questions
- Consider examining textual examples to support your points
Review for Success
- Thoroughly review semester materials
- Revisit class texts and notes
- Identify central points for each relevant text
- Prepare textual examples to support points
- Consider study groups
Topic List
- Freedom From vs. Freedom For
- Work, Self-Ownership, and Property
- Rights and Duties
- Institutions as Formative vs. Performative
- Common Goods in Rational Choice Theory vs. in MacIntyre
- Individualism vs. Personalism
- Dependent Rational Animals vs. Nietzsche's Ubermensch
- Capitalism in Locke/Smith & MacIntyre/Benedict XVI
- Subsidiarity vs. Centralization
- Self-Love vs. Love of God
- Love of true glory vs. false glory vs. God's glory (cf. freedom)
- Our Social Nature and the Body of Christ
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Prepare for your oral exam with this guide that outlines key goals and expectations. Learn how to effectively articulate your arguments, engage with course texts, and participate in scholarly discussions. Focus on developing clarity in expression and synthesis of ideas to excel in your group examination.
