Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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ENGLISH Louise Bentley B.A., M.A. Instructor English Richard Cornelius B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor English English, which is the basic essential in every phase of learning, also serves as a distinctive part of our culture and heritage. Thus, this department offers such studies as literature, speech, humanities, and English grammar and composition. These courses serve as a foundation not only for Christian service but also as an aid to every day living. Above: Awareness of the arts is made possible by Mrs. Bentley ' s humanities class. Alice Mercer B.A., M.A. Instructor English Josephine Payne B.S. Instructor Speech 23

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L. Donald Hill B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor Education and Psychology EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY J. Furman Miller B.A., M.A., Ed. D. Professor Education Under the combined leadership of Dr. Miller and Mr. Hill, the education and psychology department serves a dual purpose to its student. First, instruc- tion in general education is provided. Secondly, specialized training for prospective teachers is stressed. This program is culminated in actual student teaching in the senior year . Below: Mr. Hill and Dr. Miller are pictured in their offices. Mr. Hill is primarily interested in elementary education, while Dr. Miller supervises the secondary student teachers. 22

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HISTORY Blair Bentley B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor History Fred Donehoo B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor History The purpose of instruction offered in this department is to enable the student to earn a major in history, to fulfill the general education requirements, or to obtain second- ary teacher certification in social studies . With courses in both ancient and modern history, this department gives greater grasp of present situations. Below: A correlation of past events and present trends is an integral part of Mr. Donehoo and Mr. Bentley ' s lectures. 24