The written MA exam is based on the following reading list. The student is expected to be knowledgeable of the literary history and socio-historical context in which these works were produced. Reccomended reference works are included at the end of the list. The student should be familiar with critical works on each work and/or author, but should develop his/her own critical judgement. Students should begin reading for the MA exam as soon as they begin their graduate studies at UCI. Since there are often substantial differences between editions, it is suggested that the student consult with the faculty member that specializes in each field regarding which edition is reccomended.