Salve Regina University - Regina Maris Yearbook (Newport, RI)

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ENGLISH MODERN LANGUAGES Comparative Literature, English and Modern Lan- guages are all under the supervision of Brother Gene Lapin, F.S.C., Ph.D. The study of Comparative Liter- ature is an interdisciplinary program intended for those students who possess special interest and or skill in languages and literature. The Department of English provides three major services to students obtaining a major in English. Communication skills — especially through compo- sition and communication courses; intellectual in- sights, primarily by literary analysis and criticism; and professional training, mainly in the arts and the media. Utilizing these above mentioned skills, stu- dents obtaining a degree in English have many ave- nues open to them for future employment. In the Modern Languages Department, students learn to understand, speak, read and write a modern language; to appreciate the culture, civilization, heri- tage, and literature of another people; to explore more deeply ethnic backgrounds; to promote under- standing between individuals and nations; to achieve better employment opportunities because of their linguistic talents. EDUCATION The Department of Education chaired by Victor Hickey F.S.C., Ed.D. and Corrine Walsh R.S.M., M. A. examine education with two important proces- ses in mind: personal growth and professional train- ing. They take pride in giving their students a wealth of experience and knowledge in their four years, so that when they leave Salve, they will be filled with confidence, ideas, and professionalism that is needed for such an enormous and important career. 25

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MATHEMATICS The Mathematical Sciences Department, responsi- ble for the design and integrity of the Computer Sci- ence Curriculum, provides opportunities for students to major or minor in Computer Science. Both pro- grams are chaired by Madeline D. Gregorie, D.H.S., Ph.D. and are designed with a strong mathematics base and are interested in design in the professional field of computer science. In addition, course work is provided to other academic disciplines from the pro- spective of the use in the professional fields within social sciences and human services. The Department of Mathematics participates in the mission of the College by providing services for stu- dents of other departments and by promoting knowledge and expertise in the area of mathematics. In its service role the department offers courses that assist students in acquiring the skills and concepts necessary in understanding society and in under- standing many aspects of our technological society. 24

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AMERICAN STUDIES HISTORY POLITICS The History, Politics, and American Studies De- partment is chaired by Ann Nelson R.S.M., Ph.D. The department of history and politics seeks to pro- mote virtue, piety and learning by enabling students to evaluate their personal and collective goals in light of moral and historical principles. The curriculum of the department focuses upon the environments of America and of the world. The American Studies Department coordinated by Lois Eveleth, Ph.D. seeks to provide students with an integrated and critical understanding of the American experience, through the relation and in- teraction of traditional disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Individual programs reflecting the academic interests and career expectations are forulated with the program coordinator. 26