Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

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LITERATURE AND HISTORY World Literature, English 201-2-3, is a course which a student must complete before he can graduate. Above this, there are a variety of courses which deal with individual foreign national literatures. This spring quar- ter a new course in Russian Literature was offered for the first time. Work in French, Spanish, and German are regular parts of each academic year. Also required of all students is Western Civilization, History 101-2-3. This survey of the history of the western world is a basic course which leads into many more special- ized history courses. Advanced courses in world geography, European history, and such concentrated subjects as English and Russian history help students to understand the pres- ent by knowing the past. Through a study of languages, hterature, and history a Ten- nessee Wesleyan College student can become a mental cosmopolite.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES AT WESLEYAN Foreign languages, literature, and history form an important part of the curriculum of Tennessee Wesleyan College. In addition to the foundation courses in world literature and history, most majors require at least two years of work in a foreign language. Head of the Department of Languages is Professor William Archer, whose foreign language abilities include French, Spanish, Italian, and German. Professor Raymond Downing, formerly a German translator for the government, teaches German, Spanish, and Russian. Important to Biblical scholars are the classical languages. Professor Jack Wilson is trained in Greek and Hebrew. Professor Mildred Archer is an experienced Latin teacher.

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Cultural activities often transport the viewer into other worlds. Gogol ' s The Inspector-General, as staged by Professor Harry Coble, took the audience to Czarist Russia and, in cut- ting satire, exposed totalitarian rule to ridicule. British playwright Christopher Fry ' s The Boy with a Cart was presented by The Bishop ' s Company, whose appearance is a regular event on the dramatic calendar. Occasional concerts under the auspices of the Cultural Life Committee enhance the life of the campus. This year ' s special musical programs included Mme. Elizabeth von Buday, con- cert pianist; Miss Afrika Hayes, substituting for her beloved father, Roland Hayes, whose annual visit has become a custom; and the internationally famous Alabama String Quartet. A THE BOY WITH A CART By Christopher Fry k Madame Elizabeth -on Buday, garian-Trained Concert Pianist. Hu