Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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Spanish BuckncH ' s Spanish department not only endea ' - ors to give the student a proficient knowledge of the language itself but fundamental understanding of the history, literature, and customs of Spanish- speaking countries as well. As the ability to con- ' erse in a foreign language is an essential part of the mastery of that language, residence in Spanish House for at least one year is required of every woman student majoring in Spanish. Conversa- tion hours are held at Spanish fiouse each week [or those students who wish to perfect their oral mastery of the language. Spanish majors who ful- fill the qualifications to do so may join the Spanish honorary, Sigma Delta Pi. FACULTY-Le ( to Right-Mhs Antonia A. del Valle, iMiss Jeanne M. Chew, Mr. Frank A. Sprague, chairman; Miss Beatrice E. Gonzalez. SIGMA DELTA PI-F .s( Row, Left to Right-H. Vizethann, N. Kunz, L. Woodcock, Aliss An- tonia A. del Valle, D. Davie. Second Row—B. Besosa, I. Hoff- man, M. Lippincott, C Kemp, J. Hanle. Third Ko« ' -Miss B. Gonzalez, L. Soresi, R. Graham, I. Gordon, C. Eccles.

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% ♦ % - % ♦ ♦ % % DELTA PHI ALPHA-First Row, Left to Rigfet-Mr. A. Frantz, I. Hoffman, Mr. A. Blume. Second Row—B. Fogg, E. Kroeck, R. McCreery, G. Schlegel, B. Lippincott, C. Cargille, H. Karcher, T. Schutz. German, Latin and Greek In an era when Germany is involved in the most sig- nificant of current events, a knowledge of the language and country is a valuable possession. The German department purposes to give its students the opportunity to master that knowledge. Women students who major in German must li e in German House, and all students of the language attend conversation hours there. German majors may work toward membership in the honorary society, Delta Phi Alpha. The study of Greek and Latin provides the student with the origin of many of the most profound thoughts and theories ever proposed in history. It illuminates the foun- dations of our lanouage and ' ields the models for much of the world ' s greatest art. In almost every sphere of study a knowledge of the classics proves its alue. FACULTY-Le ( to Right -German : Mr. Adolf I. Frantz, chairman; Mr. Albert M. K. Blume; Latin and Greek: Mr. Harold W. Miller. Wir sind snowed . It s Greek to us. 21 » ♦ ♦■♦

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French Parlez-vous francais? Mais oui! These phras- es are familiar ones to all French students. After having studied this language and its literature, one can well understand the importance of French in world relations today. In order to be adept at its use, students improve their pronunciation in the new audio-oral room and spend conversational hours in La Maison Francaise. Bv means of the French Regional Major, Bucknellians ha e the unique op- portunity of learning the language in a manner which may be used for careers in journalism, for- eign service, or international relations. Those who utilize fully their opportunities are elected to the French honorarw Pi Delta Phi, whose members attempt to obtain a deeper knowledge of the lan- guaoe and culture. FACULTY— Le ( to Right— Mt. Jean A. Rivoire, chairman; Miss Francoise iM. Labruie, Mrs. Gladys E. Cook, Miss Helene J. Gabanou, Mr. Douglas H. Orrok. Smile s ' il vous plait. French novices. PI DELTA PHI-Firs( Row, Left to Rig it — Mr. J. Guerinot, L. Barthelemv, G. Freund, L. Sor- esi, Mr. D. Orrok. Second Row — L. Davison, B. Besosa, C. Ec- cles. Miss H. G. Gavanou, Miss F. NL Laborie. « • •