George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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Divisional Organization of tite Curriculum George Fox College is primarily a college of liberal arts, and its chief aim is to give an adequate four-year course in arts and sciences which will furnish thorough preparation for a useful and happy life no matter what occupation is chosen. GFC offers specialized prepara- tion in the fields of teaching and the ministry and provides basic thorough mastery of areae within the liberal arts framework. The curriculum is organized into six divisions, with a faculty member designated as the chairman of each division: Division I — Education and Psychology Division II — Division Ill- Division IV— Division V — Religion and Philosophy . . . . . Arthur Roberts , PH . D . Division VI— Social Studies ........ . , . ........... Mackey W. Hill, M.A. The division of fine and applied arts In- cludes the courses in music, art, and home economics. Art courses at GFC are offered for the pur- pose of developing an appreciation of art, of giving a basic foundation for further work in art, of opening an avenue for individual ex- pressim, and of providing a knowledge of art fundamentals for those planning to teach In elementary schools. Basic objectives in the music courses are: 1) to give to all students an opportunity to ac- quire an appreciation of music through chapel programs, recitals, and concerts, 2) to give any student an understanding of music through general courses, and 3) to equip talented stu- dents with an adequate backgroimd to pursue a career in music. Courses in home eeonomlts prepare women students for one or more of the following: 1) proficiency in homemaking and good tenily life, 2) the teaching of home economics, and 3) service in various vocations in which a knowledge of some home economics areas will be helpful, Fine and Applied Arts

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OPriCC OP THC OOVCRMOR STATK CA rrOL. MAMK O. HATFICLO OOVCMNOM January 10 « 1963 Governor Mark Hatfield To the Students of George Fox College: To me, the yardstick by which success Is measured is not with great numbers and money alone. Challenge and foresight perseverence and patience, together with prayerful and dedicated effort to maintain high standards and strong character, are most important factors. It was with all these things in mind that George Fox College was established, and it is especially pleasing to me, as a member of the Board of Trustees, to see the way in which the College has measured up in achlevir true success. The general progress of the institution, its fine buildings, and the splendid faculty and students are a credit to the field of higher education, and speak weU for the administraUve leadership. George Fox College has been a faithful witness to the Christian Gospel and I anticipate even greater opportunities for service in the days ah d. My warmest greetings to aU and may this year bring you real Joy and abiding satisfaction. Sincerely yours. Mark O. Hatfield 9

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Language Arts The division of language arts includes courses in English language and journalism, literature, speech and dramatics, and foreign languages. Primary aims of this division are: 1) to help students to communicate accurately, ef- fectively and logically in both oral and written expression, 2) to acquaint students with the language, literature, attitudes, and ideas of other nations and cultures, and 3) to acquaint students with significant ideas which have grown out of world thinking and have been re- corded in literature, and in so doing enlarge their understanding, appreciation, and enjoy- ment. Social Science The social sciences division offers students a choice of four concentrations. Courses are offered in economics and business, history, political science, and sociology. Basic objectives of the division are: 1) to enable the student to acquire basic knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the developments and achievements of past general culture, 2) to enable the student to formulate critical standards by which current changes may be evaluated in the light of the past, and to see the role of the individual in these changes, 3) to provide the student with backgrounds and skills preliminary to graduate or advanced study, and 4) to provide competence in these aspects of the liberal arts program of studies preliminary to a career in toaehing, law, diplomacy, journalism, social service, business, the Christian ministry, and others. 11