Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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Today we find isolation from other countries completely impossible, and a knowledge of one language extremely impractical. The Spanish and French languages occupy a position of great importance as our relationships with South America and Africa are strengthened and em- phasized. The need for individuals who are bi- lingual increases as we strive to understand the people and cultures of other countries. We must be able to communicate with them in their na- tive tongues. The classroom and laboratory courses offered to students prepare them for careers in many fields requiring a firm command of the spoken and written language. The advanced courses lead to cultural insights into other societies, and attempt to cultivate a deeper understanding of What is occurring in the world. Lei! to right: Guillermo Barriqa, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.; Arthur L. Kurthl B.A., Ph.D.; Albert Bachman, PhD. tDepartment Chairmani: Sigrid L. Lehnberger, A.B.. M.A.; Ioan F. Crook, A.B.; William L. Sanborn, A.B., Ph.D.; Maynard R. Playfoot, A.B., A.M.; Grace Hesse, A.B., A.M., PhD. Romance Language Department German and Russian Departments Left to right: Irene M. Traska, A.B., M.A.; Lena Fortenbaugh, A.B., A.M.; William K. Sundermeyer, Ph.D. tDepartmem Chairmani; Erika E. Theobald, Ph.D.; Glendon F. Collier, A.B., A.M.; Frederick C. Ahrens, A.B., A.M., PhD. As Germany and Russia are assuming such great influence upon events of the world, it is of the greatest importance that we understand the culture and history of these people. By means of directly studying these countries through their language, we can grasp a more complete feeling for them, along with an apprev ciation of their literature, art, science, and other cultural achievements. The study of the civilization of German speak- ing peoples has been an integral part of the liberal arts program since the founding of the College. Courses are also offered to train stu- dents in the spoken and written use of the language necessary to further study or a career. The Russian department is expanding its pro- gram as the usefulness of this language becomes more important.

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Art Department Loft to right: Parker B. Wagnild, A.B., M.S.M., B.D., A.Mt Department Chairmani: I. Herbert Springer; William R. Rost, B.S.Ed., M.A.. Marie Budde, B.M.; Dexter N. Weikel, B.S.. M.A.; Mary Lou Schwartz, B.St, M.A.: Mrs. Iacob Heikkinen, B.S.; R. Henry Ackley, AB. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City and the proposed center in Washington are examples of the increased awareness of cultural achievement in our coun- try. Man's expression through the arts reflects the age in which we live, and the promotion and emphasis of this expression must be stressed if we are to maintain our position as an ad- vanced civilization. The Music department offers practical and theoretical instruction, providing opportunities for participation in vocal and instrumental or- ganizations, and fostering an appreciation of the aesthetic side of life. The department offers courses to fulfill the liberal arts requirement, as well as courses which give individual attention to musically gifted students preparing to enter a musical profession. The art curriculum is designed to function as an integral part of the liberal arts program of the College. Emphasis is placed on basic courses and the interweaving of theory and practice. In addition to their value as an extension of general education, these courses also form a foundation for graduate and professional study. Creative ability can find expression in the vari- ous studio courses, and majors are required to present their four years' work for review. This self-expression in studio courses sharpens the sense of sight; coordinates the mind, hand and eye; develops the ability to organize; and inte- grates the intuitive and rational facets of the imind into creative activity. Lectures accompany basic studio courses in order to combine theory with practice. Left to right: Ingolf Qually, A.B., B.F.A.. M.F.A. Department Chairmant; Norman L. Annis, A.B., M.F.A.; Frank H. Kramer. A.B., M.A., PhD. Music Department 7.6

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The study of the classical languages, Latin and Greek, offers the student a rich background and important insights into the historical and cultural heritage of Western civilization. The creative and philosophical spirit of both the an- cient Greek and Roman civilizations are cap- tured in the great literature of each. The study of Virgil, Horace, and Ovid in the Latin department offers the student not only the literature of these men, but also great help in the full mastery of the English language. The Greek department aims to instill in the student something of the creative spirit of the ancient Greeks through a thorough study of the language, history, litera- ture, art and thought of this exceptionally gifted people. C. Robert Held, A.B., A.M.; John G. Glenn, A.B.. M.A., PhD. Department Chairmant. Sociology Department Latin and GrCCk Departments Avery Sheaffer, B.S., M.A.; Ianvier Hamell, B.A., M.A.; M. Esther Bless, A.B., A.M., PhD. tDepartment Chairmant. Sociology is the study of man in a state of dynamic interaction. It is a synthesizing and generalizing science of man in all his social relationships. With the increasing complexity of our modern technologically-oriented society! the knowledge acquired from the study of sociology becomes an essential element inethe basic un- derstanding, formulation, and administration of social policy. Sociology is a rapidly developing scientific discipline. Fields of specialization opened by the knowledge of social concepts, the nature of groups, and basic social work are ever increasing.