Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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German HE characteristic which the German Department has in common with the other departments of the University is its unbounded generosity in bestowing flunks upon hapless students. The characteristic which is distinctive of this department lies in the opportunities which it offers for the study of the German language and literature, and of Germanic philology. The German language is one of the most important modern languages. A knowledge of it is therefore of great general value. It has for most students a special importance, on account of the pre-eminence of German scholars and scientists. But our department regards such a knowledge only as a means of introducing the student to the broader fields of German literature and philology. German literature is one of the grand literatures of the world, while Germanic philology, which forms the basis for all accurate study of the German and English languages, ranks among the most instructive and fascinating of sciences. Our department is admirably equipped to deal with these subjects in all their phases. It can put the Freshman through the declensions and conjuga- tions, and can interest the Senior in the evolution of Faust or the intricacies of consonant shiftings. In their work our students are assisted not a little — though jjerhaps uncon- sciousty — by the all-pervading, sanctifying atmosphere emanating from the valuable library, concealed somewhere in the gloomy recesses of Maxwell ' s basement. It is true that many a poor Freshman is not readily influenced by this. But just let him come in contact with our instructors, and he will quickly realize that the study of German means something more than simply acquiring credits. The influence of the department is not confined to Indiana University, but is felt throughout the country. Dr. Karsten, who already has a world-wide reputation as a philologist, is now editing a new magazine, The Journal of Germanic Philology. It is by far the best publication of its kind, and will carry his name and that of Indiana University far and wide among educated people.

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Edouakd Baillot, Professor of Romance Languages. B. S., Paris, 1877; Instructor in French, Solent College, England, 1881-88; Instructor in Romance Languages, Buffalo Seminary, 1885-90; Instructor in French, Cornell University, 1800-91 ; Professor of Romance Languages Indiana University, from 1891. George Davis Morris, Assistant Professor of French. A. B., Indiana University, 1890; A. M., 1895; Instructor in High School, Independence, Kansas, 1890-91 ; Instructor in French and German, Jarvis Hall, Denver, 1891-93; student in Paris, 1895-96; Instructor in French, Indiana University, 1893-96; Assistant Professor of French, from 1896. Charles Alfred Mose.miller, Instructor in French. A. B., Indiana University, 1890; teacher of Modern Languages, Vincennes University, 1891-92; Instructor in French, from 1895. Edward Erkest Ruby, Richmond, Ind. $ A 9. Etilla Bethel, Henderson, Ky. Gustavus Leonard Spillwax, Danville, Ind.

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Gustaf Ernst Karsten, Professor of Germanic Philology. Gradu- ate of Marienburg College, Prussia, 1878; student at the Universities of Leipsie, Konigsburg, Heidelberg, 1878-83; Ph. D., Freiburg. 1883; student in Tubingen, London, Paris, 1883-85; Docent in Germanic and Romance Philology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1885-86; Professor of Romance Languages, Indiana University, 1886-89; Professor of Germanic Philology, Indiana University, from 1889. Caul Osthaus, Associate Professor of German. Graduate of Hildesheim Gymnasium, 1880; student in the University of Goettingen, 1880-84; A.M., Indiana University, 1890; Instruc- tor in German, Indiana University, 1887; Instructor in German, Summer School of Georgia Chautauqua, 1889; Associate Professor of German, Indiana University, from 1888. Eugese Leser, Instructor in German. Graduate of the Gymna- sium of Sondershausen, Germany, 1882; A. M. and Ph. D., University of Berlin, 1887; Tutor, Reicbenheim Orphan Asylum, Berlin, 1S91-92; Instructor in French and German, DePauw University, 1893; Instructor in French, University of Michigan, 1893-94; Instructor in German, from 1895. Roy Henderson Perring, Instructor in German. A. B., Indiana University, 1894; Tutor in German, Indiana University, 1894-90; Instructor in German, from 1890. Otto Paul Klopsch, Tutor in German. 1896. A. B., Indiana University, Olive Beroth, Logansport, Ind. State Normal, 1S93. Anton Theophilus Boisen, Bloomington, Ind. Jotilda Conklin, Indianapolis, Ind. K A 9. Anna L. Hancock, Seymour, Ind. Harry Richard Gers, Washington, Ind. 2 X; A A 2 Lucy Howe, Indianapolis, Ind. K A 9.