Honour Moderations (or Mods) are a first set of examinations at Oxford University, normally during the first half of the degree course for some courses (e.g., Greats). They have a class associated with them (hence the "honours") but this does not count towards the final degree. Prelims (preliminary examinations), but have no class associated with them and are used as an alternative on some courses. Both these contrast with Finals at the end of all Oxford degree courses. The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... Literae Humaniores is the name given to the study of Classics at Oxford and some other universities. ... Traditionally the final week of the semester (or quarter) of high school, college, or university, in which students take final exams reviewing the semester. ...