Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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CHARLES R. BREWER, M. A. Department of English and Public Speaking Much stress is laid upon the English doToTmeet with th stanSari ofTngHslTre- quirement, are forced to take deficiency courses. About thirty courses are listed in the curriculum. These courses range from the simplest Freshman courses to the most difficult English essays. The division of Public Speaking is efficiently directed by Professor Brewer, recognized as a master in this field of instruc- tion. Teachers, preachers, and seekers after various other professions can enter this de- partment and receive practice in speaking as well as the benefits of constructive criticism that proves invaluable. Public speaking courses are often very popular among the

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Department of Education and Psychology claimed by the education department. Under the efficient leadership of Dean James F. Cox, who is recognized as an authority on the history of Education, this department has apidly gained state-wide i One of the biggest attractions of this de- partment is the model teacher training school maintained on the campus for the benefit of students who need practice teaching. Obser- vation work is stressed equally as much as actual teaching.

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Department of Geograhpy “The best geography department in Texas,” was the statement of Mr. Ritchie, M. A., who taught for a short time in the depart- ment as a relief man. It is true that under the able leadership of Professor Kennamer, this department has been pushed to the front, not only in the college curriculum, but also in the geography association of Texas. Since Geography in the college curricu- lum is of comparatively recent origin, only within the last few years has it been brought to the South. Professor Kennamer is given the honor of establishing the first geography department in a church school in America. His work during his recent absence has been left in charge of his capable assistant, J. Sulli- van Gibson. LORRIN G. KENNAMER, M. A.