If my thesis passed, but I failed the oral exam (defense), can I improve my MAT and re-submit it as well?
No. You have already earned a passing grade which will stay with you during your re-sit.
Category: MAT
How much time do I have between finishing my coursework and submitting my MAT?
In general, 3 years, which can be extended by the dean’s permission. However, it is always best to get the most current information from the Dean’s Office.
If my thesis passed but I failed the oral exam (defense), do I have to re-submit my thesis as well?
No. You need to take the oral exam only. However, make sure that you register for the re-sit and that you also inform the MAT Committee about it.
Is it true that one fails for plagiarism?
Absolutely. Students may submit the improved version of their MAT during the following semester.
Is it possible to get a permission and submit an MAT without working on it for 7 months?
No. That minimum time period is required of everyone.
How many copies of the MAT Contract do I need and why?
Three: one is your own copy, one should be submitted to your advisor and one to the secretary of the MAT Committee, who is at present Gergely Nagy.
If I am in the teacher-training track, and my thesis in pedagogy fails, can I defend my MAT which has received a passing grade?
Yes. Hovewer, if one’s MAT fails, s/he cannot take the oral exam even if his/her paper in pedagogy passed. Moreover, one may not receive a degree without meeting the requirements in pedagogy as well.
What are the topics for MAT I can choose?
Please consult the list of available topics announced every year. Select only those that pertain to the field of American Studies, since as an American Studies major you are required to present your accumulated knowledge and expertise in this field and not in any other.