Mount Holyoke College - Llamarada Yearbook (South Hadley, MA)

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24 THE LLAMARADA ITCHU1 Volume GERMAN. A stron -constitution, unlimited knowled e of rammar, S 3 S power Ofll1VCl'S10I1 of thought. It IS recommended by the department that special attention be paid to the effect of German adjectives on the nerves. GIKEEK. Sufficient knowledge to enable the candidate to recognize debating society and other pins. Gliutrance fllf!ZHll1ilI8Ci0ll5 Examinations will be held at the college in june and in September. Candidates are advised to make their Wills before going to examinations, and to take with them smelling salts and extra pocket handkerchiefs. Blue books may be purchased at a reasonable price in the college bookstore, Mary Lyon Hall. Return tickets may be ordered at the superintendent's oH'ice. Candidates are advised not to unpack their trunks until due notice has been received from the registrar. Gliutrance cltertifirates Candidates coming from accredited schools may present a certificate instead of taking the examinations. Those who feel weak in any subject will be allowed the privilege of examination in that subject at the college when desired, if application is made to the S6C1'Ctal'y not later than june 5. A thorough review of all subjects is requested the month before entrance. The college reserves the right to examine candidates at any and all times in any subject for which the certificate is not satisfactory. aunanren Qntauning Candidates for advanced' standing must fulfill all requirements for entrance, as well as for advanced credits, and must have hopeful dispositions. The college will not be responsible for shoe leather worn out in going to find heads of departments in which it is desired that credit be obtained. Kegistratiozr Students must register in person at the office of the registrar on arrival at the college in September. A cordial welcome need not be expected by those who are late in registering.

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Tenth V0'Umel THE LLAIVIARADA 23 clmission of Students Qlintraure ltiequirrntents MATHEMATICS. A good working knowledge of the multiplication table, long division, decimal and common fractions. In order that students may pursue successfully the work of freshman year, it is strongly recommended that they have good dispositions, not likely to be injured by excellent mental discipline, and large allowances, well adapted for tutoring bills. LATIN. KID Grammar and composition. Thorough knowledge of everything in Gildersleeve's grammar. Ability to translate into idiomatic Latin any of Emerson,s essays. Q25 Ability to translate at sight without hesitation any given passage of Latin. It is advised that Harper's Latin Dictionary be used as a pillow for at least one year before entrance, that the student may be as familiar with it as possible. HISTORY. Candidates are required to know the importance of the following dates, and to be able to describe briefly but accurately the events connected with them: 1492, 1620, 1776, 1836 '. ENGLISH. Thorough mastication of books prescribed for reading and study, ability to write a legible hand, fair proficiency in spelling and punctua- tion. Ability to write on two hours' notice stories for the Mount Holyoke, and for the Llamarada. FRENCH. Maxz'mum requirement-CID A Flexible tongue, combined with complete knowledge of pronunciation and grammar. Q25 Ability to keep awake during a required French lecture. Minimum Tfqulifffflffll'-'lVI3XiIl1lllTl requirement divided by two. Y YivElJlZlifliKgL'-Iif Mount Holyoke Seminary.

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N s Tenth Volumel THE LLAIVIARADA 25 IKBQIUEEUIBIICS for the 9lI5atlJeIor's Hbegtee The present arrangement, leading fit' the student is fortunatej to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, consists of four years of work. The unit Qftime is the semester hour, more than fifteen of which will I1Ot be allowed by the Faculty, QLaboratory hours forming a large exceptionj. The schedule of studies is as follows :--- FRESHMAN YEAR Figures indicate approximately the number of hours per week. 4' means unlimited. First Semester Secaml Semester Tutoring W' Same as first Mathematics 4' Latin Prose 'F Entrance Conditions 'F SOPHOMORE YEAR Second Semester First Semester Ph sics Chidmistry 4-l-ik Bible 2 Training for Llamarada Course on Grinds 4 History of Wit 4, Electives W' JUNIOR YEAR First Semester Child Study 4 Wormology 4. fSee course of studyj Training for Basketball 4' Practice Course in Top-Spinning 4 Physics l Chemistry i 4-Pk Bible 2 Llamarada Course 4 Cmnlinnedj Training for Dramatics Second Semester Child Study 4 Wormology 4 Course in Acquirement of Senior Dignity 4 Electives 'I' Electives 'I' SENIOR YEAR Fin, Sgmgsrgr Second Semester Gym Cuts 'F E Practical Course in Rope-jumping 4 Electives 'V Electives 4' It is desirable thatzthe prescribed work of the Hrst three years be taken as indicated in the schedule. Students desiring to repeat a required course may do so upon obtaining special permission from the Board of Advisers.