Carleton College - Algol Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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Mr. Reginald D. Lang in a discussion group class Government and 1. R. Highlight of the Government and International Re- lations Department this year was the addition of Marshall E. Dimock as Hill Foundation visiting professor. Dr. Dimock, a noted educator, author, government official and consul- tant, taught a course in Business and Government and a seminar open to faculty and selected students. The studying of American government, political develop- ment, and foreign relations is aided by the foundations v hich help provide opportunities for students interested in these fields. The Kellogg Foundation in International Re- lations not only provided scholarships for foreign students at Carleton, but also mode available special speakers and written material on foreign relations and policies. The Congdon Foundation in Government aimed at encouraging the development of student interest in national govern- ment and making the students av are of their responsibility as citizens. GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT Dr. Ralph S. Fjelstad, Mr. Reginald D. Long, Dr. David L. Jickling, speak with students in Boliou.

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SOCIOLOGY SOCIOLOGY CLUB Row 1: N. Gesner, B. F. Smith, P. Neol, J. Phillips, J. Hall, L. Sanger, E. Nelson, C. Hanson, N. V. Reed, M. Enrietto, M. Hanson, Row 2: A. Williams, H. Williams, K. Smith, K. Werness, J. Lolly, M. Elstad, J. Abbott, A. DeMallie, F. Zondstro, E. Ober, R. Goss. Row 3: C. Schuler, Dr. Strong, Mr. Okoda, Mr. Longworthy, J. Jones, J. Wolf, R. Worlock, R. Patoff, R. Dovis. Sociology, as one of the social sciences, develops in the liberal arts college student a better understanding of the relationship of people to the community and to society, a knowledge of the development of culture and its effects on man — in short, a better insight into the problem of how people live together and why they have trouble living together. Students of sociology may prepare themselves for work in social services dealing with family and child welfare, medical and psychiatric social work, and re- creational work on the Y ' s, churches, and settlement houses. The growing fields of community and public service need personnel with social science as well as training in sociology and anthropology. Recently, the professions of law, medicine, psychiatry, nursing, and the ministry have desired their students to have some sociological training. The department includes Dr. Strong, chairman, Mr. Dave Okada, and Mr. Russell Longworthy. The Sociology Club is comprised of a group of students who wish to investigate social problems and the effects which technological developments have had on social institutions. Their program consists of movies and speakers. The officers of the club were Bob Patoff, president. Peg Hanson, vice president, Anne DeMallie, secretary and treasurer, and Dr. Strong, advisor. 23

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History A clear understanding of the present time well sup- ported by an appreciation of the past, constitute the dual aim of the History Department. With this idea always in mind, the department offers a wide selection of courses that cover most of the main fields of history and which are designed to acquaint the student with important theories of historical interpretation and selection. A number of bas ic classes such as Modern World and U.S. History are avail- able for any student who doesn ' t intend to major, but who wishes general background. The broad Coverage and applicability of the cur- riculum is witnessed by the wide choice of vocations made by majors each year. During the last few years, students have gone into law, business administration, journalism, radio work, government service, and graduate study. A course is provided, as in most departments, for the well-qualified student to do supervised, individual work in the field of his special interest. This gives the valuable experience of reading source material— the original docu- ments—and then forming individual ideas of the period covered. Mrs. Pinkham warns cheerful history majors about comps. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mr. Victor E. Pinltham, Dr. Marian B. Clausen, Dr. Lucille D. Pinkham, Dr. Stephen B. Barnwell, Mr. Clark C. Spence. 25