Brevard College - Pertelote Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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Interests pursued through social studies Including political science, the behavonal sciences, and history the Division of Social Sciences encompasses a wide range of subjects. Through them students acquire knowledge and understanding beyond the boundaries of the accumula- tion of facts and data generally associated with a Western Civ. or U.S. history course. They are encouraged to pursue their own interests through individual projects and reports. Mr. Burger s Political Science students, for example, prepare oral presentations which take the form of an editorial com- mentary dealing with current issues related to political sci- ence. Mrs. Buck ' s General Psychology students write a jour- nal in which they acquire a better understanding of them- selves as individuals. below: Mr Burger rattles on about the unicameral and biameral legislature in Political Science; lower right: In Western Civ.. Social Sciences Division Chairman Mr. Lovely lectures on the Hellenistic World; lower left: According to Mr. Gift, career counselor, before embarking on the journey of life one must prepare for it, above left: Mrs. Buck explains to her Psychology class the importance of a good self-concept 28 academics

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Languages supplement curriculum In the area of languages students become familiar with foreign cultures and proficiency is achieved in speaking either Spanish or French. Courses are offered at the beginning and intermediate levels. This allows students who already have a firm background in a language to continue their studies and provides a basic foundation for those beginning a language. Fluency in a foreign language is essential for the achievement of many occupational and educational goals. below: Melanie Johnson and David Hall are absorbed in their work during French lab, left: The accuracy of a students work is checked by Madame LeStrange: lower left: Mrs Perez stresses the importance of correct pro- nunciation to her beginning Spanish class, lower right: George Searle is assisted by Mr Perez academics 27 i Bs wmmg asm

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Business courses below: Mrs Munro demonstrates the basic shorthand alphabet, lower left: Humanities Division Chairman, Mr Perez, an instructor in business and lan- guage, prepares for his next class; lower right: Mr Fisher is caught in a relaxed mood vital part of program Taught by Mr. Perez. Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Munro, business courses offer training for students planning careers in business or office administration. Supple- mentary to the liberal arts program, these courses also enable students to acquire skills such as typing and accounting, which are vital for success in an increasing number of fields. 4i c academics 29