Lebanon Valley College - Quittapahilla Yearbook (Annville, PA)

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Music SEATED: Ruth E. Bender. STAND- ING: D. Clark Carmean, R. Porter Campbell, James W. Thurmond, Frank W. Stachow, Robert W. Smith, chairman, and Thomas A. Lanese. The aims of the Department of Music are to train artists, teachers, and supervisors; to teach music historically and aes- thetically as an element of liberal culture and to offer courses that give a thorough and practical understanding of theoreti- cal subjects. Private instruction is given in instrumental and vocal music and the courses in music history and theory provide on in- tensive study of the literature of the best instrumental and vocal music. By participation in the various musical organiza- tions sponsored by the Department — the College Band, the College Symphony Orchestra and various choral groups — students may enjoy unusual opportunities for practical ex- perience. Lebanon Valley is especially proud of its Music Depart- ment for it is held in high esteem among small colleges and by the National Association of Schools of Music. It is also ap- proved by the Pennsylvania State Council of Education for the preparation of supervisors and teachers of music. SEATED: E. Joan Reeve, Morcia M. Pickwell, Ger- aldine H. Kurtz. STAND- ING: Harold Malsh, Reynoldo Rovers, Pierce A. Getz, Alexander Crawford and William D. Foirlomb.

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Foreign Languages The immediate aim of this department is to assist the student to acquire a working knowl- edge of the language or languages which he chooses to study. The ultimate aim is to en- courage a broader understanding of the life and thought of other peoples. In order to fulfill these aims the department offers instruction in the French, German, Greek, Latin, and Spanish languages. It is the hope of this department that by im- porting to the student o broad basis in one or more of the languages offered, the student will be prepared to pursue a career where a thorough language background is required. Such vocations would include teaching foreign languages on the elementary and secondary school levels. George H. Weydling, Ruth E. Butler, Donald E. Fields and Alvin M. Stonecipher, chairman. Absent: G. A. Richie. English The purpose of the Department of English is to afford stu- dents a vital contact with the literature of our language, and to assist them to write and speak effectively. The department endeavors to fulfill this purpose by offering many varied courses in its curriculum, courses in literature, poetry, drama, public speaking, composition, and language history. In addition this department also has the responsibility of educating every college student in the humanities by tracing the developing mind of man and the growth of his sense of aesthetic and ethical values. Attempts ore also made to show how developments in literature have been paralleled by simi- lar developments in art and music. George G. St ruble, chairman, Theodore D. Keller, Mary V. Bowman, Anna D. Fober, and Jesse Mattock, Jr.

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Social Sciences The aim of the department of social science is to aid the student in acquiring knowledge in the field of social studies as well as to serve as a background for an objective study of mankind ' s activities, hoping that this research will assist the student in arriving at his own opinions; thus, promoting good citizenship. The field of social sciences is divided into several special- ized fields. The political science division aims to acquaint the student with the functions of government and current world affairs. History is the study of the past development of human societies and courses in the sociology department help to de- velop the student ' s understanding of our social structure and social relationships. Ralph S. Shay, chairman, Ehzabelh M, Geffen, history; Alex J. Fehr, political science; Alice M. Brumbaugh, sociology; John H. Fritz, history. Economics The study of the activities by which men at- tempt to produce or acquire scarce goods is known as economics. When an economy be- comes complex and increases, it assumes the title of business. Our American economy is very expansive and much rapid progress is being made in introducing new products and more efficient methods of production. Even though the economy is complex and highly industrial- ized, there ore as many opportunities as ever for men with energy, ideas, and ambition to organize enterprises. Therefore, this depart- ment aims to give Lebanon Valley College stu- dents a thorough training in the essential principles and fundamentals of business and economics. At the same time it offers sufficient electives to provide students preparing for careers, which will require an acquaintance with business procedures, a general cultural education. C. F, Joseph Tom, Robert C. Riley, chairman. Business