The final aspect of the history major is the major exam. The book exam is on a single, neutral book selected by the department, which all seniors are assigned.
Students read the book in advance and then answer a question or questions based upon the book.
Recent titles for the book exam have included Alfred Crosby's Ecological Imperialism, Paul Kennedy's The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, and John Dower's War Without Mercy. The field exam is based on two upper-division history courses that are in the same geographic area and have some connection with one another. Moreover, you could combine Modern Japan with Modern China, or Modern Germany with Modern Russia. These are representative examples, not an exhaustive list. In addition, exceptions to working within the same geographic area are possible.