Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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UNIVERSITY University. In 1902-05 he was instructor in German at VVisconsin. Since 1905 has been at Miami. Spring' and summer of 1907 he spent in University of Berlin and in traveling in Switzerland and Germany, and worked inylibraries at Zurich. A member of the Modern Language Association of America. Has published C1902j Das Sprichwart bei Hans Sachs, 1903 edited Das Abenteuer der Neujahrsnacht QD. C. Heath Sz Co.jg 1905, Die Steinklopfer CHenry Holt gl Co.j. Prof. Lueblce attended Northwestern College, University of Chicago and University of Wfisconsin, where he received his B. A. His Bachelor thesis was Laurence Sterne and Heinrich Heine. Held C1901-052 the F. VV. Allis Scholar- ship in German Philology at VVisconsin. At present is member of Modern Language Association of America and of the Ohio Modern Language Association. The work of this department is based on the conversation series of Gouin, and aims, besides the regular work of preparing students. to propogate the psychological method of teaching German. Some dozen high schools and colleges are now using Dr. Handschin's lessons. It also aims to prepare teachers of German and those who expect to do advanced work in German in the larger universities. A Department of French EDGAR EwiNG BRANDON, Univ. D.. Professor. OMEN K. BORING, A. B., Assistant Professor, AP. Dr. Brandon received his A. B. from Michigan in 'SSQ his A. M., Missouri University, 397 g and Univ. D. from University of Paris, 1904, and he also attended the University of Grenoble and of Geneva. He has edited the following: 'KMonte Cristo, 'iLa Tulipe Noiref' t'Robert Estienne et le Dictionnaire Francais au Sixieme Sieclef' l-le held a fellowship at the University of Mississippi. Wfas instructor in French at University of Michigan and also at University of Missouri. Since 1398 has been on our faculty. ls a member of the Modern Language Association of America. This department offers courses ranging from the beginning of the study of the language to the critical study of the French literature. The conversational method of the Gouin series is used as a basis of the work. ' Prof. Boring, of the Department of Spanish, assists in the teaching of French. In all the modern language departments Miami University uses the con- versational method of instruction. By virtue of this fact, our school ranks as one of the best in language instruction. Department of Spanish QMEN KONN BORING, A. B., Professor, AP. .Professor Boring received the Diplome Superieur from Alliance Francaise, Paris, in 1901. Was a student at the University of Madrid, 1904-05, and received 26

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UNIVERSITY sity of Leipzig. His special study has been The Theory of Continuous Groups, and his Doctor's Thesis was on the same subject. His Ph. D. came with Admodum Laudabilei' QMagna cum laudej, showing a very high degree of attainment in his work. He is the joint author of texts on College Algebra and Trigonometry and contributes to educational journals. I-Ie holds membership in the American Mathematical Society, is a Fellow in American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the Rhodes Scholarship Com- mission for'Ohio. Professor Feeney received his M. A. from Bethany College. Both Prof. Feeney and Dr. Hall have had long experience in public school and college teaching. Prof. Finch received his A. B. from Miami in 189 and his A. M. in '94 won first honors, and was valedictorian in the class of '89.' Attended Chicago University. Is a member of the Ohio Association of Science and Mathematics Teachers. He came to Miami in 1892 as instructor in Mathematics and Assistant Librarian. Vlfas Librarian from 1893 to 1899. Mathematics courses offered at Miami are selected along lines of pure and applied Mathematics, to afford C15 general training, C21 preparation for ad- vanced or graduate mathematical study, C31 preparation for teaching mathe- matics, Q41 preparation for technical engineering studies. The Department of Greek NORMAN WV. DEXIVITTQ, Ph. D., Professor. Dr. DeVVitt received his B. A. from Toronto in '99 and his Ph. D. from Chicago in 1906. His doctorls dissertation was the Dido Episode in the Aeneid of Vergilf' Held a Fellowship at Chicago for two years and was appointed to the third year, but resigned in order to travel in Italy and Greece as a Fellow in the American Institute of Archaeology Q1903-04j. He is the author of numerous articles and reviews of a philological nature for various magazines. Is a member of the Classical Association of Middle VVest and South, of the American Philological Association, and of the American Institute of Archaeology. Besides giving a thorough study of the usual Greek classics, Prof. DeWitt gives a course in Greek History. ' The Department of German CHARLES I-IART HANDSCHIN, Ph. D., Professor. VVILLIAM FERDINAND LUEBKE, Assistant Professor. Dr. Handschin received his degrees from the following institutions: A. B., Berea COhioj, ,973 Ph. D.. University of Wisconsin, 1902. NVas instructor in German, 1897-99, in Baldwin University and German-Wfallace College. Berea, Ohio. Held a scholarship in German at VVisconsin in 1899. During 1900-01 was a Fellow in German at VVisconsin. The summer of 1898 he spent in Chicago 25

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P UNIVERSITY his A. B. from Miami in 1,9072 For twenty-two months he was in Europe visiting such places as Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona, Valence, Toledo, Madrid, Cordova and Gibraltar. At present he is preparing a text-book of readings in Spanish for the first year, In 1903-O41 he was the winner of the Bishop Latin prize. His major work has been in language, and Latin, French, German and Spanish he handles with perfect ease. ' in teaching the department uses the conversational method, based on the Gouin lesson series. The aim of the first and second year courses is to give the student a practical reading knowledge of Spanish, without translation, and to familiarize him with the common forms of expression used in conversation. In the third and fourth years, while the practical side is most prominent, some attention is given to the literary value of the texts studied. Special courses will be given in commercial Spanish and practical conversation, for those who wish to fit themselves for positions in Spanish-speaking countries. The department is planning to offer also a course in Latin-American affairs, a study of the institu- tions. government, life and future of the Central and South American Republicsf, Department of School Administration HARVEY C. NTINNICH, D. Ped., Dean of O. S. N. C. and Professor, IDFA. Dean Minnich received his A. M. degree from O. N. University, and for some time was a student at Harvard. The University of Maine conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy. He holds a High School Life Certificate for teaching in the State of Ohio. At present he holds membership in the National Educational Association, Harvard Teachers' Association, Na- tional Society for the Scientific Study of Education, Society of College Teachers and the Ohio State Teachers' Association. His administrative duties as Dean are well executed, and under his administration the O. S. N. C. has made a steady and constant growth in all departments. a It is the aim of the department to prepare elementary and secondary teach- ers. The work in School Organization and Management discusses the arrange- ment of, value of and presentation of the materials in the upper grades of the elementary schools. The problems of discipline and the relation of teacher to superintendent and vice versa are also included. In his work in School Systems, the systems of France, Germany, England and U. S. A. are studied. School legislation, electric system, curricula, specialization, etc., are some of the prob- lems discussed. Department of Education SAMUEL CHESTER PARKER, M. A., Professor, BAE. Professor Parker received his B. A. from Cincinnati University and his M. A. from Columbia. He also did work at Chicago University, and is now a candidate for a Doctor's degree at Columbia. Frequently he is called upon to address teachers' meetings. He is the 27