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

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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

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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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s 'assi' 'x f' 1' 'X . Ni U is 7 , lr' A , A i .si Q.z. ' I 'tt .A I i 1 'S al range courses available in the Valley. It focuses on the biack experience throughout the world and includes American, African, and Caribbean dimensions. The program is designed to meet the needs of the individual student. It allows, in addition to a general introduction to the various aspects of the field, specialization or. concentration in history, the humanities, literature, and the social sciences. History employs an innovative that interdisciplinary research of faculty gives a broader view of history by combining historical facts with information on women, art, literature, and culture of the same time frame. Courses are designed not only to inform students about people's experiences, thoughts, and feelings in various societies and periods of the past, but also to develop analytical skills and an understanding of events. ' American Studies exposes its majors to a variety of perspectives and is The of the Courses are available in English, history, art, music, economics, religion philosophy, and politics. Professor John Faragher, this yearis chairman of the department, commented, The majors must work harder to make the program work and retain its cohesivenessf' Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary major providing the student with an introduction to a wide range of topics and opportunities to work intensively in, the areas of their own interest.. The i major requires study of topics 3 .