Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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HUMANITIES English is an integral part of education at Marshall, where a working knowledge of the student ' s own language is imperative. Written and Spoken English, which is required of all in-coming freshmen, requires an under- standing of the grammatical principles of the language, a clear expression of ideas, and a comprehensive reading ability so basic to success in other college courses. More advanced courses acquaint the student with the great names of English literature such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton; the flourishing field of literature produced in our own country; and some knowledge of the vast storehouse of great literature of the world. I Students discuss their problems with their instructors as they master the written word or become acquainted for the first time with Homer and Virgil. Marshall ' s language program includes basic study in Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. Through the media of language these courses strive to acquaint the student with the speech of other peoples, to promote appreciation of great literature in the original, and to promote better understanding among nations. Under the direction of James Stais, assistant professor of Spanish, West Virginia ' s first language laboratory was established at Marshall College. All students of foreign languages will be able to take advantage of the equipment and guidance available for correction of pronunciation, usage, and conversational practice. Spanish students, under the direction of Mr. James Stais, become acquainted with the new laboratory. 13

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SOCIAL SCIENCES Mrs. Mary Capehart, student of Counciling and Guidance, assists Charlotte Zenak, a Marshall laboratory student in a vocational choice. The Social Sciences deal with people and their prob- lems — be they mental or social. The Psychology student learns the irrational workings of the human mind. Through a systematic probing of the emotions, intelligence, memory and personality psychologists explore the mind for patterns of behavior and methods of their correction. Sociology, a sister science, deals with the problems of mankind which have grown out of his social institutions and culture. Poverty, criminology, race, and family living, all present problems which must be faced in today ' s society. Dr. Harold Hay vard, professor of sociology, conducts a workshop in Marriage and the Family. 12 »

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Complete relaxation is often studied by diligent West Virgini- ans at Marshall. In the Shawkey Student Union, students take Un- ionologv 000 to learn the intricate science of making a cup of coffee last an hour, the gentlemanly art of billiards, or just how wild a joker can be, especially if his partner trumps. For swimmers, the tiled tanks in the gvm afford many hours of pleasure. In the women ' s dormitories, a girl learns just how nice it is to be a woman. Whether studying with the other femmes fatales, talking with her date in the lounge, or be- ing escorted by her own RMOC to a social event, a girl may appreciate the wonder of college that is youth in its essence but antiquity in its basis. Athletic meets attract specta- tors, tennis courts invite players, and ... if nothing else, the student can retire to the chaotic conformity of the Union. I I