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

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'K' nglish enables every student to practice the power of expression. It develops comprehension and sensitivity to the full range of works studied in the courses offered by the department. Faculty specialize in topics ranging from the Old English epic to the contemporary novel. In addition to the writing and journalism courses, the department sponsors frequent readings by novelists and poets as well as the annual Kathryn Irene Glascock Poetry Contest. Classics is designed to introduce students to the literature, thought, and heritage of the classical world. Courses in Greek and Latin teach the basic grammatical principles of the language and sufficient vocabulary to read selections from Plato, Homer and Vergil, to name a few. French is one of the largest departments in the college. Members of the faculty provide a rich variety of courses covering all periods of French culture and literature. ln addition, the department offers specialized courses in Medieval France and Women's Studies. Advanced study of the civilizations and literature of French speaking Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec is also offered. German not only emphasizes communication but also informs the student of the cultural background of German speaking countries. The department makes use of the new technology available to them by integrating computer assisted sections into each course and by using videos to bring culture into the classroom. Department chairwoman, Professor Gabriel Davis states, There is a kaleidoscope of German teaching

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Top left: Art - back row: J. Harris, C. Schuler, L. DeLonga, M. Balge, T. Edelstein, front row: B, Berg- man, N. Campbell, L. McDonald, B. Miller, C. Hayward, missing: J. Varriano. Top center: Physical Education - Mr. Poolman. Top right: Dance - J. Coleman, T. Freedman, H. Wiley, missing: K. Dear- born. Bottom left: Theater Arts - Mr. Allyn and department. Bottom right: Music - back row: G. Hayes, M. Dempsey, J. Babbit, M. Solomon, G, Stei- gerwalt, L. Laderach, l. Eisley, A. Greenbaum, A. Bonde, front row: P. Gore. M. Spratlan, C. Hodges, con member of a creat poise to present th public in any walk . may enroll in a course and experience working for one of the several theater productions going on throughout the year. Physical Education offers a wide variety of athletic activities for Mount Holyoke students. In addition to the thirteen inter-collegiate sports teams. The department sponsors several special athletic events providing an opportunity for more relaxed team and events fun runs ar weight training outstanding athletic events this year was a mini quadrathlon -- the Mini Challenge - featuring a series of swimming, bicycling, racewalking, and running events. campus, 23

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Top Leji: English -- back row: A. Doyle, A. Farnham, M. McHenry, W. Quillian, R. Johnson, D. Weber, E. Smith, C. Benfy, Mr. Petit. second row: A. Kaplan, H. Henderson, F. Brownlow, N. Keyes, E. Hill, L. Clark, V. Ellis. front row: V. Martin, R. Shaw, J. Ellis, R. Hosmer, missing: C. Collette, J. Boliard, A. Giardina, Jones, S. Sutherland, M. Kaufman and B. Reid. Top Center fleftl: Mr. Weaver, Mathematics. Top r Spanish and Italian -- back row: A. Jimenez. E. Ortega-Gonzalez, A, Maz- row: A. Castilla, .l. Brownlow, missing: A. Bottom Center fleftj: Mr. Berkey and Mr. - Religion. Bottom Center frightj: J. Cenre ZOCCO. - Spanish. Bottom Right: Classics: V. Warrior, B. Quinn, B. Catto. Bottom Left: French A- . Erwin. X Q37 V: A . 15.0410 which we approach from different conduct conversation sections which angles? supplement the regular courses and Spanish and Italian aim at 21ChiCViHg coordinate cultural activities and fluency in language and knowledge of language tables. the literature and culture of Italy and Russian teaches Small classes with 3 Spain or Latin AmeriC21- The literary great deal of individualized attention. and cultural facet Of the In21j0r is Department chairwoman, Professor mastered in the advanced COUrSeS Edwins Cruise states, This is a great covering all the principal periods of department. We really care for each Italian and Sp2lIliSl'l OI' Latin AIT16I'iC3l'l Qthgr, I have engfmgug respect f0r my civilizations. Students are encouraged colleagues - their scholarly to Spend their lUnl01' Year Hbfflad to accomplishments as well as their refine their language SkillS and IO personal ones. All of the faculty are experience the culture firsthand. There heavily involved in academic endeavors are flVe fCSldCUl language fellows who and several have published books. The uprgrading of the program has led more and more students to successfully compete nationwide for study in the U.S.S.R. Romance Languages and Literatures was established to combine the study of work in French, Italian, Portugese, and Spanish. Students may achieve fluency in two major Romance languages along with the knowledge of their corresponding cultures. The students are encouraged to complement their study with related courses in the other disciplines in humanities or social sciences. 25