Examination papers and division lists, &c. for the examination held in June, 1858 / University of Oxford.

  • Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations
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[1858]
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Credit: Examination papers and division lists, &c. for the examination held in June, 1858 / University of Oxford. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    ]^xanuners in two at least of the Sections marked A, B, C, D ; or in one of those four and in one of those marked E, F. Section A.—English. This will include questions in 1. English History, from the battle of Bosworth Field to the Restoration ; and the outlines of the History of English Literature during the same period. 2. Shakspeare’s King Lear, and Bacon’s Essays. 3. The outlines of Political Economy and English Law. The Examination will not extend beyond the subjects treated of in the first book of Smith’s Wealth of Na- tions, and the first volume of Blackstone’s Commen- taries. 4. Physical, Political, and Commercial Geography. A fair knowledge of one of these four classes of subjects will enable a Candidate to pass in this Section. Section B.—Languages. 1. Latin. 2. Greek. 3. French. 4. German. A fair knowledge of one of these languages will enable a Candidate to pass in this Section. Section C.—Mathematics. 1. Pure Mathematics. 2. Practical Mechanics (including Mechanism) and Hydro- statics mathematically treated. Surveying, and Naviga- tion. Algebra to the end of Quadratic Equations and Four Books of Euclid will enable a Candidate to pass in this Section. Section D.—Physics. 1. Natural Philosophy. Great importance will be attached to good Mechani- cal drawing. 2. Chemistry. Questions will be set on the facts and general princi- ples of Chemical Science. There will be a practical examination in the elements of Analysis.