Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Clarence Dc Graaf, Ed.D. in English Head of the Department of English Emma M. Reeverts, A.M. Joy K. Talbert, Ph.D. Henry ten Hoor, A.M. Edward E. Brand. Ed.D. Ruth Scuddcr Dc Wolfe. A.M. Sara Keith, A.M. Albert James Prins, A.M. English Every waking moment of our lives is bound in some way to English. He speak, read, write, and think in English. It is the primary practical channel through which all our knowl- edge flows. The mechanics of the language, the basic tools of grammar, are essential to its proper and most beneficial usage, and as such cannot be denied in any educational program. Certainly, however, on the college level there is far more to be gained from a study of our native tongue than a knowl- edge of the language itself. Through a controlled exposure to great literature and literary criticism, the department strives to promote reading with understanding and discrimi- nation based upon sound thinking — the primary mark of the educated man. 18

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 Man never understands his own tongue until he has mas- tered some foreign language.” Such mastery of a modern for- eign language, while involving ability in writing and compre- hension. also involves to a very large extent proficiency in actual conversation. The consequent emphasis upon the spo- ken word is a unique feature of the modern language. To develop skill in pronunciation, diction, and general speaking ability, an aural-oral technique is employed in a modern language laboratory. Marguerite Meyer Prins, A.M. Head of the Department of French Donald F. Brown, Ph.D. Head of the Department of Spanish

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Speech Today, the importance of the various forms of communi- cation is common knowledge. Speech is. of course, an integral part of communication. The Speech Department of Hope College bases its edu- cational philosophy on the belief that Speech is a tool to be used to aid the individual not only to adapt to social situations but also to effect progress in his society. To these ends activities in public speaking, debate, and acting arc developed both within and outside the classroom. Students who participate in these activities are under the direct guid- ance of full time members of the Speech Department. It is felt that this program provides for: 1) an understanding of principles of speech composition. 2) skill in the methods of delivery, 3) better standards of criticism, and 4) the develop- ment of the speech personality. Larry Lup makes a demonstration speech, an unavoidable experience in the development of the accomplished college graduate. Dale Dc Witt. A M. Paul E. Reid, A.M. William Schricr, Ph.D. Head of the Department of Speech 19