Nat, Yes, there are two parts of the evaluation--written (dissertation) and oral (core reading list). That blows, doesn't it? -----Original Message----- From: comptesol-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:comptesol-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Natalie Dorfeld Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 6:59 AM To: comptesol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Culminating Evaluation? Hey, Joanna & Kittens -- I thought defending the first three chapters entailed just that. However, do we have to know the core reading list inside and out, too? I can't remember what I read yesterday, let alone three years ago. Agh. Off to run. -- Maria