Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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Students aimed for English proficiency Adequate interpretation of written media and one ' s ability to express himself orally are important stand ards for effective communication in today s world. 1 he Junior College English Department provided a thorough and comprehensive curriculum from rhet oric to literature and oral interpretation. Rhetoric, required for an Associate degree, stressed skill in written communications through grammar, selective reading, library research, and theme writing. The literature courses were informative courses taken by students interested in general literary knowl¬ edge. World literature covered classical Cireek and Roman to modem times; English literature reviewed works up to the eighteenth and nineteeth centuries; and American literature revealed the diversit) ' of American writings. Speech students acquired poise, confidence, and improved speaking ability. GIVE ME A BREAK ’ entreats David Lashley to Mr. Van Blair. SEATED: Mrs. Janet Milligan, B.S., M.A.; Mr. William Saunders, A.B., M.A.; Miss Madge Ream, B.S., M.A. STANDING: Mr. Dale Van Blair, A.B., M.A.; Mr. Perry Proctor, B.S., M.A.; Mr. James Pleasant, B.Ed., M.A. JIM FREIBERG 9 ' what seems to be an enjoyable recitation in beginning speech as Mr. Pleasant evaluates Jim ' s techniques. 14

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CONCENTRATION

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RHETORIC EXAMS provided the final opportunity for students to apply proper writing and grammar principles. MR. JACK STOKES, A.B., M.S.Ed., listened with o criticol ear as Walt Lang gave a reading in Oral Interpretation. Shakespeare and grammar baffled students. In teaching Rhetoric 101 and 102, Mrs. Janet Mil¬ ligan presented proper grammar fundamentals and aided students in the mastery of theme writing. Miss Madge Ream guided students to develop skills in eloquence and expository writing. Mr. Dale Van Blair, a former student of Quincy College, provided his classes with a thorough study of American literature. As head of the English department, Mr. William Saunders proved an excellent authority on English literature. Ml. Perry Proctor, who took a leave of absence for part of the year because of illness, was welcomed back by the World literature students, who always enjoved his classes. Besides teaching rhetoric and oral interpretation, Mr. Jack Stokes wrote a number of plays which were presented by Junior College and high school dramatic groups. Mr. James Pleasant, in addition to teaching rhetoric principles and speech composition, sponsored the Social Committee and Delta Psi Omega. 15