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

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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

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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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ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT The Management Department chaired by Michael Dasovich, M.B.A. encompasses programs including Accounting and Eco- nomics. Each department offers a series of courses that introduce the student to certain basic and fundamental theories, concepts, and practices of the field of management. For those students majoring or minoring in Economics, the curriculum prepares them to take professional and graduate examina- tions and also equips them for a career in the economic-related professions. The overall objective of the curriculum is to develop stu- dents ' analytical abilities and to raise the so- cial consciousness so that they can better serve themselves and their society. The Department of Accounting seeks to provide students with opportunities to de- velop a major concentration in the field of accounting or supplement other fields of study with course work which will enhance the breadth of their total educational experi- ence. A major in accounting provides oppor- tunities for students to obtain the background necessary to prepare for public, private and government accounting posi- tions. 27