Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

Page 28 text:

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

Page 27 text:

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

Page 29 text:

UNIVERSITY D author of an article in the june, 1907, Journal of Pedagogy, entitled Finding the Individual. His classroom work and his study are both characterized by the type of non-partisan, unprejudiced application that augurs well for develop- ment of the study of education from the scientific, rather than from the a priore standpoint. The work in 'fHistory of Education aims to bring out the intimate relation that has existed in the past between the life of any people and their educational institutions, and lead to a consideration of similar relations in contemporary life. Further the aim is to show whether or not American edu- cation is an adequate expression of American life and ideals, and to ascertain how our education can be made to contribute more to the working out of typical American social problems. IfVhile being an independent thinker, Prof. Parker is a close disciple of Thorndike, Dewey and Judd, and of their scientific methods. History Department of U. S. N.. C. MRs. CARRIE PUTNAM HERNDON, Ph. M., Professor. Mrs. Herndon graduated from the Illinois State Normal University in 1893 with the honors of the class for general excellence in her undergraduate work, Five years' service as teacher in the Morgan Park Schools preceded a course at Chicago University, whence she took her Ph. B. in 1901 with honorable mention. For the next year she was critic teacher in the Chicago Normal, and then for three years Professor of History in Southwest Kansas College. In 1905-O6 she held a scholarship in history at Chicago University, which granted her the degree of Ph. M. and honorable mention for the thesis on the Financial Policy of Mirabeauf' The rooms of this department are in the old executive offices of the main building. In American History one year's work is given. The first two terms is intended to give a general view of our history from the discovery of America to the present timef' The third term's work brings in investigation and instruc- tion in teaching of history. One year is spent on Institutional History, which includes a comparative study of the institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome and of the Middle Ages. ' Department of Manual Arts O. S. N. C. FRED CAMPBELL VVHITCOMB, A. M., Director, ZAE. ALICE REBEKAI-I ROBINSON, B. Ped., Instructor in Art. IEMERY HERBERT PETRY, Student Assistant. Professor VVhitcomb received his B. S. from Franklin College of Indiana State g attended Pratt Institute of Technologyg graduated from professional course in Manual Training at Columbia with diploma. Taught at' Princeton, Ind., Delphi, Ind., Tipton, Ind., and Bluffton, Ind. For two years director of School of Manual Arts at Howard University, VVashington, D. C. Held a 28