High Point University - Zenith Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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A survey of Western World Literature is an intensive study of outstanding works in the literature of Western civilization. English Department The goals of the English Department are to teach reading, writing, and interpretive skills for all stu- dents. The general education courses of the first two years are designed to build these competencies. Also, the department offers advanced courses leading to a major in English, and there are many possibilities for students who want a minor in this field, or who feel they want to broaden their knowledge through English elective courses. Majors either go directly to graduate school upon graduation or enter the teaching profession, according to their own interests. However the number of gradu- ate students is unusually high. The English Department staff is especially interest- ed in the creation of an atmosphere which emphasizes quality rather than quantity, in which atmosphere a student may pursue knowledge to his best advantage. Dr. Sam Underwood Department Head Freshman composition involves the principles and practice of correct and effective composition. Mrs. J. Godwin Dr. Jean Halladay Dr. Charles Mounts Mrs. D. A. Rawley Mrs. E. Sullivan 28

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Education and Psychology Department Mr. Guy Biggs Mr. H. Coble Dr. Dennis H. Cooke Department Head Dr. Dan Cooke Mr. J. Godwin The Education and Psychology Department, headed by Dr. Dennis H. Cooke, is one of the most important departments of High Point College. It coordinates the education of all teachers, providing the necessary pro- fessional-education courses and experiences. Teacher education has been one of the important functions of the college since its founding. Besides providing majors in psychology and education, it is the aim of this department to contribute to the over-all general education objectives of the college through courses in education and psychology for students majoring in other fields. Since receiving full national accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the department has prepared for each willing student the proper facilities for a rigorous program in this important field. Dr. V. I ' atton Dr. H. Peterson Dr. L. B. Pope

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Fine Arts Department Dr. Lew Lewis Department Head The Fine Arts Department develops performers, artists, and teachers besides fostering an understanding and appreciation of the arts on the part of the liberal arts student. Both students and faculty are constantly involved in cultural activities which are the concern of the whole college: recitals, concerts, plays, art exhibits, operas, musicals, and lectures. The understandings which result from association wth such activities are basic to a liberal education and the encouragement of these appreciations is the chief responsibility of the Fine Arts Department. Student organizations within the scope of the department include the Concert Choir, the Concert Band, the Tower Players, the Student Art League, and the Musical Art Club. Mr. D. A. Drapeau Miss E. Fields Mr. C. E. Savage Theory of music puts the emphasis on original expression. Mr. R. Porter Mrs. W. Ring