Admiral Farragut Academy - Buccaneer Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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DEPARTMENT CE HISTORY MESSRS. WOLCOTT, PoLLocK The courses in history are planned to introduce the student to those aspects of the past that will enable him better to comprehend the real problems of the political and economic nature of contemporary life. Characters and events are grouped about certain ideas which have shaped the destinies of men and of nations. An effort is made to discover the origin of these ideas and to trace their influence as long as they have persisted. Though it is the past that is explored, the point of view is that of the present. Each course is built upon the work outlined in a recognized textbook. In addition, supple' mentary readings are assigned in source books, in biographies, and in the works of outstanding authorities. Reports and essays are submitted by all students. Map exercises and objective tests are employed. Outlines and notebooks are kept for purposes of rapid review. The requirements of the College Entrance Examination Board and of the U. S. Military Academy and the U. S. Naval Academy are carefully observed. Ancient History The principal events and important contributions from the earliest days of recorded history to the time of Charlemagne are here considered. The work of the first term ends with the study of the Hellenistic world after Alexander. The second term is devoted to the study of the Republic and Empire of Rome. Text: Vxfestermann, Story of the Ancient Nations. Modern European History This course starts with a review of the history of the ancient and medieval world, then presents a picture of Europe before the outbreak of the French Revolution. The second term deals with the growth of the ideas of Democracy, Nationalism, and Imperialism, following the reactionary era of Metternich. Students are encouraged to take part in the weekly Current Events meetings. Text: Vtfebster, Modern European Civilization. American History The first term deals with the formation of the Union from colonial days through the Civil War. The remainder of the year treats the growth of the American nation, and the problems which confront it as one of the foremost world powers. A brief study of the Constitution and of our national government is included. Text: Muzzey, History of the American People. Civics An elementary discussion of the most interesting phases of our contemporary life is offered in this course. The student is acquainted with the operation of the important branches of our government and investigates those nonfgovernmental agencies which most affect his everyfday life. Text: Rugg, An Introduction to Problems of American Culture. PAGE TWEN'1 YfSIX

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DEPARTMENT OE ENGLISH MEssRs. BROWN, POLLOCK, NILES The courses in English at Admiral Farragut Academy have been designed to develop both proficiency in written and spoken English and an understanding and appreciation of good liter' ature. All courses in English are based upon College Entrance Board standards, which standards are closely adhered to. English I Review of grammar and fundamentals of composition: short themes written in class: puncf tuation, spelling, grammar stressed. Text: NVard, Sentence and Theme. Literature: Scott's Lady of the Lake: Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Irving's Sketch Book: Stevenson's Kidnapped: outside reading. English II Review of first year's work: longer themes: emphasis on paragraph development. Text: Tanner's Correct English, Book L Literature: Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities: Shakespeare's fulius Caesar: Tennyson's Idylls of the King: Addison Ei Steelels Essays: Selected Short Stories, edited by Heydrick: outside reading. English IH Composition: study of the main forms of discourse: longer and more frequent themes: em- phasis on planning and general organization of material: advanced word study: introduction to precis writing. Texts: Tanner's Correct English, Book II: Greever and Bachelor, Century Word Book. Lit' erature: Shakespeare's Macbeth: Selected Poems: Essays by Lowell: Austen's Pride and Prejudice: outside reading. English IV Weekly themes: thorough review of minimum essentials: precis writing: oral composition. Text: Canby 53 Opdycke, Good English. Literature: Shakespeare's Hamlet: Burke's Speech on Conciliation: Browning's Poems: Thackeray's Henry Esmond: Collection of Modern Essays. Comprehensive English Text: College Entrance Handbook in English. Canby S? Opdycke, Good English. This course is designed for post graduate students who are preparing for special examinations for College entrance or for the government academies. A thorough review of all composition, grammar, and literature studied in regular high school courses is given: also precis writing and intensive drill in answering examination questions. Business English Text: Davies E? Lingham, Business English and Correspondence. This course is open to any student, although planned primarily for commercial students. After a review of the fundamentals of grammar and composition, emphasis is placed upon the business letter and advertisement writing. English Grammar Text: Prince, Practical English Grammar. A very thorough study of the fundamentals of English construction. Designed to prepare students for advanced composition work as well as for special examinations. F PAGE TWENTYfFIVE

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