Chatham College - Cornerstone Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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ilutUish HE department aims to cultivate an attitude toward literature that shall be neither purely sentimental nor rigidly scientific or philological. It seeks to study literature as literature. — which is first of all a criticism of life and offers a discipline of the spirit that is more universal, more varied, and more intimate than any other form of culture. English composition, the other branch of the department, brings about self-expression through writing 1 , and makes possible the self-recognition of genius and non-genius. The course in journalism possibly develops newspaper writers; at any rate, it makes for more intelligent newspaper readers. CARLL W. DOXSEE A.B. Wesleyan University A.M. Wesleyan University Ph.D. Princeton University LAURA BAER BREISKV A.B. Mt. Holyoke College .Head of Department .Instructor in Composition Miblxcal ffitteratun? CLEVER Frenchman once said La Bible est plus celehre que connue. The Bib- lical Department at P. C. W., recognizing ' the truth of the French dictum, aims at an intelligent grasp, for each P. C. W. graduate, of the nature of the Bible, of its contents and its literary development. Each class makes a study of Biblical history down to the close of the first Christian century; then a survey of the literature of both Old and New Testament is attempted, with emphasis upon its unique forms and character. An appreciation of these human docu- ments which taken together form the greatest collection of divine literature to which man- kind is heir is ever in the foreground of our purpose. DAVID E. CULLEY . . . Head of Department A. B. Washington and Jefferson College Ph.D. Liniversity of Leipzig D.D. Western Theological Seminary Philosophy HEN the college was founded, philosophy was taught as Evidences of Christianity, and later was extended to cover the fields of psychology, logic, ethics, and his- tory of philosophy, as well. Throughout the ensuing years it has always been a part of the curriculum, although psychology has been transferred to a depart- ment of its own, more courses added, and the original ones much enlarged in their scope. S. HERRICK LAYTON Head of Department A.B. Ohio Wesleyan University A.M. Columbia University Ph.D. Ohio Northern University Twenty-five 7,

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CCIasstral iEanguagrs ODAY when the classics are being dropped from the curricula of some of our colleges, seventeen percent of the student body at P. C. W. carry work in this department. Students are electing Latin in greater numbers and are better prepared than during the war. A new course, Classical Civilization, offered this year, has been opened to students not studying Latin or Greek to bring them in touch with the myth, art, literature and history of Greek and Rome. A collection of slides for use in Phi Pi, the flourishing departmental club, and in classes in topography and Roman life, has been beg m. LAURA C. GREEX Head of Department A.B. Wellesley College A.M. Columbia University •§rtencc : f the agencies used by society ( i ) to add to the sum-total to enhance personality; and (3) to enlarge the horizon CIEXCE is one knowledge; (2 mental vision. Pennsylvania College for Women recognizes the great utility of science in fostering culture and thus include; Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in her curricula. Excellent individual equipment and laboratory facilities for the proper study of these branches have been provided; in fact the laboratory is thoroughly equipped to give both General and Analytical Chemistry ; Qualitative, Quan- titative, and Volumetric Analysis ; Organic Chemistry ; Food Chemistry ; Physics and Biology. JAMES B. GARNER Head of Department B.S. Wabash College M.S. Wabash College Ph.D. University of Chicago ETHEL L. B ARTLETT Instructor in Chemistry, Physics A.B. Vassar College A.M. Columbia University MARY SCOTT SK1NKER A.B. Columbia University, Teachers College A.M. Columbia University Twenty-four

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fEfturatinn atxb Jf ay ch Dingy N 1907 Miss Coolidge offered the first course in education ever given at P. C. V. — a one hour course in the History of Education. Her path was beset by many difficulties, but as she was dean at that time she was in a position to overcome them. The department grew rapidly. In a few years five hours were being given in education and the courses were increased. Principles and Methods in Teaching quickly followed, and today the catalogue lists thirteen courses in edu- cation and psychology, carrying three hours credit each. Since practice teach- ing has been made a requirement for the state provisional teaching certificate, this depart- ment has taken charge of that phase of the training, overseeing the work of the students, and finding them teaching positions. J. S. KINDER Head of Department A.B. Missouri University A.M. Columbia University Art N a quaint old tower at the top of a winding staircase is the art studio of the Pennsylvania College for Women ' , says The College on the Hill. The studio is small but has excellent light even for the well-lighted hill-top. There is no college credit given for the practical work in art, but due credit is given for the theoretical — the History and Appreciation of Art. The classes ar e large and the enrollment includes many students from the preparatory and high schools of the city and surrounding towns. Illustrations for books and magazines, poster design and painting are given in the classes. ANNA BELL CRAIG Head of Department Pupil of William Chase; Sergeant Kendall; Henry Keller; Howard Pyle Twenty-sbe