Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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cd-C anauuaed aucia Case, Wolfe, Owens, Sabourin, Magoon. We can only hope for an everlasting peace in the world of tomorrow if we ourselves put forth an effort to understand the peoples of the world and display a genuine interest in their ways of living, their creeds, and beliefs. Necessary auxiliaries to any such plans on an intelligent basis are a knowledge of the lan- guage of those peoples. Under the direction of Mrs. Sabourin, the staff of the Language The necessity of a good background of his- tory and an understanding of the forces that have made society what it is, is a recognized necessity in almost any profession, especially teaching. Dr. Simon E. Fagerstrom, head of the History and Social Science Department, and his col- leagues are busy doing their part to fulfill this necessity in every possible phase. History students, majors and minors, faithfully attend Department is aiming toward better understand- ing and appreciation through the languages, preparing students for work in reconstruction of war-torn countries or as teachers who will continue this understanding and appreciation by passing it on to their pupils. The Modern Language Department is located on the second floor of the library, while the classical languages, are taught in Pierce Hall. Social c cience classes on the second floor of Pierce Hall and are instructed in American History, Ancient and Medieval History, Modern History, Eng- land and the British Empire, Sociology, Polit- ical Science, and Economics. The introduction of a new course dealing with the American Democracy has been an addition to those offered by the department in an effort to further prepare Michigan Normal students to be active post-war citizens. Back Row: Engelsman Alden Waugh Blackenburg Front Row: Warren Ericson Thomson Fagerstrom Devol Hubbell Field

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Speech McKay, Stowe, Kelly. Dr. Frederick B. McKay and the professors who assist him point their efforts toward mak- ing proficient public speakers of the many students and army men under their direction. The speech department not only organizes and directs all formal classes in speech, from beginning freshman classes to advanced inter- pretative reading, but also sees to it that Michigan State Normal College students are given ample opportunity to associate in lively competition with students from other colleges throughout the state. Their excellent coaching has sent many prize-winning students to inter- collegiate contests in oratory, extemporaneous speaking, debate, and prose and poetry read- ing. Also, instruction in correct parliamentary pro- cedure and various types of group discussion equip students with ability to cooperate. C nalidk An understanding and appreciation of English Literature and the incentive to write one sown ideas well are a result of a course of study taken by many students in the English depart- ment, directed by Professor Gerald D. Sanders and his staff. A complete study of English Literature is available to the English major for the period 9 courses, ranging from Old English and Chaucer to modern poetry and prose, are a large part of the department ' s curriculum. A course in American Literature offers a study of the best in our country ' s literary achievement. Rhetoric classes, required of all freshmen, serve as an excellent basis for the advanced courses in grammar and creative writing. Back Row: Limpus Sanders Harrold Super Jordan Magoon Miserez Front Row Barnes Ballew Carey Cooper Hagle Eckert 14

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The department of Physics and Astronomy, under the direction of Dr. Harry L. Smith, has met the stress of wartime with admirable calm- ness and capability. In addition to the usual civilian classes this department, like others on campus, has taken on the greatly added re- sponsibilities of training the men in t he Army Specialized Training Program. The natural laws of the physical world, such as electricity, the mechanics of solids, astronomy, and the me- chanics of heat and sound, are studied. Time is spent in both learning the theories of such subjects and testing their validity in the lab- oratory. Physical science, being as highly necessary as it is today, is finding an aura of new im- portance surrounding its work. Its training will insure good post-war instruction as well as immediate usage in theaters of war. In a world of modern war-fare, such as our fighting men are meeting today, it is obvious that chemistry in all its phases is highly im- portant. Constant new discoveries, and the consequent need for trained and skilled workers are reasons enough why the field is yearly attracting more and more students. Dr. Perry S. Brundage, head of our Chemistry Department which is situated in the Science Building, and his staff ha ve been meeting to the highest possible degree of efficiency the demands war-time has been making upon his department. The future world as well as the present world profit from their teachings. a entiAtn ¥ Sellers Brundage Conn Cnpps PL Kruwell Smith Elliott Slick Wygant ' 51C5 16