Undergraduate Exit Examination in Undergraduate Double Major Programme in English Language and Literature
General Information
This document outlines the format and procedure for the exit examination within the Double Major Undergraduate Programme in English Language and Literature.
The undergraduate degree is conferred upon the completion of all credit requirements, the passing of all prescribed examinations, the fulfilment of other academic obligations, the successful completion of the exit examination, and the attainment of at least 180 ECTS credits.
The exit examination carries a weight of 2 ECTS credits. Students are eligible to sit the examination only after having passed all other examinations in the programme. The procedures for registration and withdrawal are identical to those of all other examinations.
The exit examination is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.
To ensure maximum objectivity in assessment, examination scripts are written and marked under anonymised candidate codes.
Examination Content
Students are required to produce a summary of a scholarly text from one of the academic fields covered during the programme. The summary must be written in English. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes.
The assigned scholarly text will be up to 6,000 words in length and will be thematically relevant to one of the areas of study within the undergraduate curriculum.
The summary should be roughly 500 words (approximately 1.5 pages, not exceeding 2 pages). It must be handwritten without the use of external aids (except for students with approved reasonable adjustments).
Learning Outcomes
The summarisation task directly assesses the competencies defined in the programme’s learning outcomes (critical reading, analytical synthesis, argumentative writing, and the application of an academic register). The examination contributes to the following outcomes:
- Paraphrasing and summarising texts of varying complexity in English in a grammatically, stylistically, and communicatively appropriate manner.
- Critically interpreting and engaging in evidence-based discussion regarding contemporary scholarly and professional literature in the field and other humanities and social sciences.
- Articulating personal viewpoints and critically evaluating arguments in both written and oral communication in English.
- Independently drafting professional texts in various academic forms in accordance with the principles of academic integrity, and orally presenting scholarly findings and research results in both Croatian and a foreign language.
Assessment Criteria
Examination scripts are evaluated based on linguistic accuracy (40%), content (40%), and structural coherence (20%).
- Linguistic Perspective: The summary must employ appropriate style and vocabulary, demonstrating correct grammar and orthography, with the consistent use of a standard variety of English.
- Content: The summary must accurately convey the primary objectives, core content, and conclusions of the source text. Particular emphasis should be placed on distinguishing key elements and verified conclusions from those of secondary importance or those presented by the authors as tentative.
- Structure: The summary must be written in the student’s own words, avoiding extensive direct quotation, and adhering to a formal academic structure (introduction, body, conclusion).
For a pass mark, minor instances of stylistic awkwardness, limited vocabulary range, or slight deviations from standard usage—commensurate with this level of study—are permissible. However, the summary must not contain major errors that impede comprehension or significantly misrepresent the original content.
Quality Assurance
Examination texts are selected by a Departmental Committee, which ensures that the length, difficulty, and subject matter are appropriate. The Committee provides detailed marking guidelines for evaluating language, content, and structure.
All assessors are required to read the assigned texts and marking guidelines. A meeting of all assessors is held prior to the examination to resolve any potential ambiguities.
Any examination script initially assigned a failing mark will be subject to a second assessment, requiring both examiners to formally agree upon and co-sign the final result.
