Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

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v 1- ,-f,l VVVV Aw -e nga.. ,,,, Q, - 13...Z- 5 . n -'-- W-, L 1 5 ,., ff 'F ' MAJORS AND MINURS Ro mance Languages G. HUNTER, Professor of Romance Languages The man who speaks another language besides his own has another string to his bow. With the fullest realization of the potency of this statement and an awareness of the opportunities open to potential language students in a modern world, the department of Romance Languages has very seriously devoted itself to the task of laying a thorough foundation in such mechanics of French and Spanish as will enable students to read, write. understand, and communicate their thoughts in these languages. By a study of the Literatures oi' the countries whose languages are taught, the aim is to make acquaintance with the most celebrated literary minds as well as give a knowledge ot' each country's civilzation and nationality. It is very' gratifying to note that at the termination ot' the present school year, six students in this department will have completed their majors, one in French. tire in Spanish. Ot' these, four are 1950 degree c.in.i,- dates. O

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G. R. PARTRIDGE Instructor of Education -v , a Hb Education Oakwood's Department of Secondary Education is truly in its infancy, yet it feels that its growth will be comparatively fast. At present a resourceful group of young men and women are martriculated as students Working toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education or a Bachelor of Science Degree in the same field. Students pursuing this course enjoy the opportunities afforded for cultural and intellectual development. This department maintains a place of dignity in the esteem of both students and faculty. The invitation of the Secondary Education Department is: Won't you come and join in the nicest work ever committed to man - Secondary Education? N. E. BURRELL Director of Education

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The English Department has for its objectives, first, the development of correctness and facility in the four phases of communication: Writing, speaking, reading, and listeningg secondly, the fostering of appreciation in the student for the best noblest in the great literary heritage of the world. Such training will only make for the enjoyment of living but will contribute most vitally ward his, rendering effective service in the Master's vineyard. and and not to- English VVe have room for but one language here, and that is the English language, for we intend to see that the crucible turns our people out as Americans, and not as dwellers in a polyglot boarding house. -Theodore Roosevelt. E. B. DYKES Professor of English A , xwtymw, C ,,,.,f'T F R. B. STOKES, Instructor of English