Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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humanities MUSIC: Allan H. Bone, MM.. Chairman. The study of music is usually approached through one of three different divisions of the field. While each of these may be con- sidered a specialty, a well-balanced knowledge of all three is essential to the training of an accomplished musician. These branches are: musical pe rformance, musical theory and composition, and musical history and musi- cology. I ' lllIAJ.SOI ' II) : Charles A. Brylis, Ph.D., Chairman. Philosophy offers considerable lati- tude in delving into the several areas within the discipline. It does not itself lead directly to a career, except that of teaching. Individuals recognize, however, the general value of philosophic study in creating an awareness of the methods, assumptions, and goals of any field. RF.LICION: James L. Price, Jr., Ph.D., Chair- man. CJourse work in this department provides a survey of the history of Christianity, as well as of other living religions, serving as a back- ground for understanding the meaning of religion in modern life and as a basis for theological reflection upon individual and social problems. Courses are offered in such areas as the systematic or historical study of C:hristian doctrines, marriage and the family, non-Christian religions, and religious values in other fields. R0MAM:E LANGVAGF.S: GJnrtI Davis, Ph.D., Chairman. Courses in oral or written French, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese ex- tend and strengthen the skills of speaking and reading these languages and enable the student to gain insights into and to appreciate the literary works of national literatures. Extra- class activiti, ' s may include honorary societies, weekly, informal supper meetings of the vari- ous language groups, or participation in the production of, say, a French play. IUI.SSIA. : Pronislas de Leval Jerjerski, Ph.D. Chairman. I.ike the more traditional language majors, the major in Russian emphasizes the study of culture, literature, and history as well as language. Foth pre- and post-revolu- tionary Russia are included in these studies. ' J ' horough and thoughtful study of the Russian language and .Soviet institutions may pro- vide the foundation for understanding and interpreting the Russian v orld. 23

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humanities I I pf CLASSICAL SI I DIES: liuhui S. Il,.g,,.s. Ph.D., F.A.A.R., Chairman. The major in Greek is concerned with the literature and history of Ancient Greece. In the second year, the student is introduced to Herodotus and Xenophon. Third year courses increase the student ' s knowledge of Greek language and literature. The student is familiarized with Greek dramatic poetry in the fourth year. The major program of the Department of Latin and Roman Studies involves the study of the works of Latin authors, leading to an intimate acquaintance with several great literary monuments — in prose and poetry — and their authors. GERMAN: Herman Salinger, Ph.D., Chairman. A German major is required to take eight semester courses in the Department. In the early stages of study, the first two years, language laboratory facilities are of assistance. The major is also asked to elect courses in the other humanities, as the Department aims to place language a nd literature study within the framework of German civilization and European culture generally. ART: Earl G. .Mueller, Ph.D., Chairman. The art major will elect either art history or de- sign for concentrated study. In design, he will follow a prescribed sequence of courses designed to lead him from basic problems in design and drawing to the art of painting and graph- ics. In the history of art, he will effect a chrono- logical spread of area courses and select one area for concentration. ENGLISH: Arlin Turner, Ph.D., Chairman. The English Department has a varied pro- gram of offerings; the major is required to satisfy a pattern of distribution rather than to take specific courses. He may follow his preferences within a wide range of English and American literature and may also take two or more courses in some restricted area — Elizabethan drama, 19th century Eng- lish literature, contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama, etc. HISTORY: Richard L. Watson, Jr., Ph.D. Chairman. The History Department offers an unusually wide range of subjects. The fields are: American (including Diplomatic, Co- lonial, 19th Century, 20th Century, the South, Civil War and Reconstruction, and Intellectual history). Western European (in- cluding Ancient and Medieval, the Renais- sance, the French Revolution, 19th and 20th Century), English History and the British Commonwealth, Russian, Latin American, Indian and Pakistani, and Far Eastern, as well as Military and Naval history.

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social sciences ECONOMICS: Frank T. de Vyver, Ph.D., Chairman. All majors in the Department of Economics and Business Administration take Principles of Economics and Principles of Accounting. The core courses — Business Statistics, Corporation Finance, and The Theory of the Firm are also required. At this point, specialization begins. EDUCATION: William H. Cartwright, Ph.D., Chairman. Prospective secondary-school teach- ers are encouraged to major in the academic department of their principal interest and to choose related work which will strengthen their preparation for a teaching career. In- troductory Psychology and Social Founda- tions of American Education are prerequisite to all programs in teacher education. An en- tire semester of the senior year is devoted to courses in professional education and to stu- dent teaching. POLITICAL SCIENCE: Robert S. Rankin, Ph.D., Chaitman. The student majoring in political science begins with the study of American and European political systems. Although it is desirable for the student to elect course work in each of three major areas — Political Theory and Comparative Government, Ameri- can Government and Public Administration, and International Law and Relations — he is encouraged to develop a program suited to his own interests. PSYCHO LOGY: Karl E. fner, Ph.D., Chair- man. Beyond the introductory course, the student who majors in psychology is required to complete seven semester courses in the Department, including a one semester course in statistics. Studies not covered by specific requirements may be chosen from among offerings in biological psychology, child psychology, tests and measurements, applied psychology, and social psychology. 24 SOCIOLOGY: John C. McKinney, Ph.D., Chair- man. A general course in sociology introduces the student to the field and prepares him for further work in specialized areas. These in- clude race relations, indu.strial relations, the city, mass communications, public opinion and propaganda, social stratification, social institutions, occupations and professions, the sociology of art, collective behavior and social movements, case investigation, social statistics, and social theory. These may be augmented by work in the related field of anthropology.