Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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III. The Greek Language and Literature. IV. The Modern Languages. V. Mediaeval and Modern History. VI. Mathematics and Astronomy. VII. I ' hysics and Chemistry. VIII. Organic Science. IX. The Mental and Moral Sciences. X. Political and Economic Science. While the University does not at present profess to offer a range of studies beyond that of improved and expanded colle- giate courses, it aims to provide competent instruction within the limits of the published curricula. ic.

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2. The Scientific Course also extends through four years, and aims to furnish a tliorough training in advanced studies to those wlio desire to pursue but one of the ancient languages. ' J ' his course contains eight terms of (jither Latin or (rreek, and the other studies of the Classical Course. Students pursuing this course recite, so far as possible, with classical students. Those who have satisfactorily completed the studies of the course are admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science. In the selection of o])tional studies in either of the above courses, the choice must be made with the a])])robation of the Faculty. 3. The Eclectic Course is not limited to any definite time, and does not lead to any degree. It is designed to furnish advanced instruction in literature, science, and the arts to such students as do not intend to pursue a regular course of study, but desire to select certain special branches. A certificate will be given by the President at any time, stating what studies have been com- pleted and the grade attained in them. This certificate will be accepted as equivalent to an examination, provided the holder, at anv time, ])refers to be transferred to either of the regular courses. DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION. The method of instruction in the College is partly by text- books, and partly by lectures, according to the nature of the sub- ject discussed. Each professor has his individual mode of im- parting knowledge, and this, in the result, is advantageous to the learner. In general, the aim is to di.scuss each subject, as far as ) )Ossi!)le, as the subject-matter recpiires, yet all branches are ])re- sented jjractically, comparatively, and historically, with the view of leading the student to the apprehension of the subject as a whole, and in its organic relations, rather than to burden the memor - with the ])hraseology of a text-book. The studies at ])resent pursued tall under tlie following ten de])artments : I. The lOiiglish I.aiiguago and Literature. TI. Tlie Latin Language and Literature. IT)

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