Concordia College - Corona Borealis Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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Summary of Course Offerings Ministerial Freshman Year Semesters Sophomore Year Semesters 1 II 1 II Religion 101-102 3 2 Religion 103-104 3 2 English 101-102 .. 3 3 English 103 3 German 101 4 4 German 102 4 4 Greek 101-102 . 5 5 Greek 201-202 5 5 Social Science 101 3 3 Social Science 102 3 3 Physical Science 101-102 3 3 Biological Science 103-104 4 4 Latin 101 - 3 Latin 102 - 3 21 23 22 21 Teacher Training Freshman Year Semesters Sophomore Year Semesters 1 II 1 II Religion 101-102 3 2 Religion 103-104 . 3 2 English 101-102 3 3 English 103 3 Education 101 3 Education III . 3 Social Science 101 3 3 Social Science 102 3 3 Physical Science 10 1 -1 02 3 3 Biological Science O GO o 4 4 Piano or Organ 1 1 Piano or Organ 1 1 Music 101 3 Electives 2 3 Physical Education 101-102 1 Physical Education 103-104 1 16 16 16 17 HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Religion Religion I0A. Beginning study of Lutheran doctrine comparable to regular confirmation instruction, using the Bible and Luther ' s Small Catechism. (3 periods) Religion 10. Prerequisite, Lutheran confirmation instruction. Intensive study of Luther ' s Small Catechism, with individual research and reports, memorization of selected Scripture passages, hymns, portions of the Lutheran liturgy. (3 periods) Religion 20. A doctrinal and historical survey of the Old Testament. A study of the books of the Old Testament combined with reports, map work, a study of the Messianic prophecies, and an analysis of spiritual problems in Biblical times and our day. (3 periods) Religion 30. A doctrinal and historical survey of each book of the New Testament, in¬ cluding reports, and map work. A study of the teachings of Christ and the apostles as they apply to our own spiritual growth. (3 periods) 14

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Science Physical Science 101-102. A consideration of the solar system and the stellar universe. Time and the calendar. Minerals and rocks. Matter and energy: radiation. The atomic nucleus. Chemical concepts. Geology. (3 hours, two semesters) Biological Science 103-104. Interrelationships of living things. The study of life: cell structure, tissue, organs, systems; life processes. Structure of plants, plant functions, repro¬ duction of plants; importance of plants. Microbiology. Survey of the animal kingdom. Biology and the human body; health and disease. Heredity and variation. Human behavior. Conservation. (4 hours, two semesters) Education Education 101. This is an orientation and survey course in Education with special emphasis on the basic problems confronting teachers in Lutheran elementary schools. These will be treated through classroom discussion, directed observation, and reading. (3 hours, one semester) Education III. Elementary Education Observation and Participation. This course is designed to cover the initial phases of professional laboratory experiences, that is, pre- student teaching experiences, which are an inherent part of the teacher education program. (3 hours, one semester) Music Music 101. Introduction to Music. This course is basic for all subsequent music instruction, theoretical and applied. The student is acquainted with the essentials of the musical language: notation of pitch, rhythm, etc. Class time is given pri¬ marily to drills in ear-training, sight-singing, rhythmic and melodic dictation. (3 hours, one semester) Physical Education Physical Education 101-102 W. This course will emphasize individual and team sports according to the season of the year. (2 hours, two semesters) Physical Education 103-104 W. The above courses are given to the combined freshman and sophomore classes. P.E. I03W will carry one hour credit for teacher training students in fulfillment of teacher training requirements. (2 hours, two semesters) Physical Education 101-102 M. This course will emphasize individual and team sports according to the season of the year. (2 hours, two semesters) Physical Education 103-104 M. P.E. I 03M will carry one hour credit for teacher training students in fulfillment of teacher training requirements. (2 hours, two semesters) 13

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English English Language 10. Textbooks: English for Today—Grade 10. An English Handbook. A begin¬ ning high-school course aimed at inculcating clear thinking, thoughtful read¬ ing, effective communication, and intelligent listening into the student ' s democratic way of life. Special emphasis is laid on class projects, such as panel discussions and parliamentary procedure along with practice in gram¬ mar and creative writing. (5 credits) English Literature 10. Textbook: Creative Living—Four. A study of contemporary literature, es¬ pecially the short story, with special emphasis on works by Canadian authors. (3 credits) English Language 20. A continuation of emphasis on the fundamentals of grammar and com- oosition. Preparing reports and expository articles. Increasing vocabulary. Intelligent reading of newspapers, and writing for the school paper. Learn¬ ing to speak and to listen. Textbook: English for Today, Grade II. An English Handbook. (5 credits) English Literature 20. In literature a Shakespearean drama is read and studied in the classroom. The reading of a wide variety of literary productions is based on Creative Living 5. In leisure reading, ten books per year is considered a reasonable goal for the average student. (3 credits) English 30. Integration of language and literature, based on the textbook Thought and Expression. Reading: Magazines; Essay; Short Story; Drama (including one from Shakespeare); Poetry. Leisure reading: Ten titles from a wide variety of books. (5 credits) German German 20. Beginner ' s course for those with no previous knowledge of German. Funda¬ mentals of German grammar and syntax on the basis of Chiles and Wiehr, First Book in German, Lessons 1-21. Reading in class: Books 1-5 of Heath- Chicago German Series. Speaking exercises from Elementary German Con¬ versation, by Kany and Sachs. Memory work: Short poems and folk songs. Singing from German Songs (published by Correspondence School Branch, Edmonton). Daily exercises in writing. (5 credits) German 30. Prerequisite: German 20. Grammar and syntax: all 33 lessons of Chiles and Wiehr, First Book in German. Reading and translating in class of Das geheimnisvolle Dorf (Book 8, ' Heath-Chicago German Series) and of Punktchen und Anton, by Kastner. Speaking exercises from Intermediate German Conversation, by Kany and Sachs. Memory work: Short poems and folk songs. Singing from German Songs (published by Correspondence School Branch, Edmonton). During the second half of the course the student writes biweekly book reports on collateral reading. (5 credits) 15