Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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MATHEMATICS The philosophy on which the Mathematics Department is founded is a belief that the study of math is practical. As one of the most fundamental sciences, its usefulness is not restricted to the world of numbers, but it serves as a tool to other scientific studies. The exactness demanded in this field causes the student to employ straightforward reasoning which develops accurateness in working and thinking, and helps him to understand the mathematics involved in life situations. Additional faculty to be supplied soon will make it possible for those students now working on math majors to complete the requirements by the time of their graduation and. be prepared for higher mathematical study. FRANCES CAMPBELL HINDS. A.B.. M.A. Professor ol Mathematics. (

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DEDERICH NAVALL. Ph.D. Hc d oI Department © Languages end Prolessor and German. I Modorn ©I French HUBERT G. DERRICK. A.B.. M.A. ssociatc Professor oi Moder Languages and Instructor in Bible. W. B. WEST. A.B.. M.A. Associate Prolessor o! Languages. nh such a large percent of the entire population constantly moving not only from state to state but from nation to nation, the desirability cf and need for a knowledge of modem languages has increased to a surprising degree. As Bacon said. He that travelleth into a country before he hath some entrance into the language geeth to school and not to travel. English literature is so saturated with foreign expressions that a person completely Ignorant of all foreign languages finds difficulty in appreciating the great works in his own tongue. A tedious study of another language makes one aware of the construction of his native language and helps him to discipline his speech and thought. The Modern Languages department aims to help the student master the language he is studying sufficiently to read for pleasure and do research in that language. However, foremost among the objectives of the department is a desire to make a contribution to world peace by developing in students a spirit of international sympathy and good will through the study of other peoples and their literature. f Pago Tw©nty-s»x

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In the Music department the program emphasizes music education rather than professional music. The instructors believe that a meritorious knowledge of music is necessary to a properly directed emotional life. To this end the department has arranged courses not only for music majors but for the layman who v lshes to derive more genuine enjoyment from amateur music activities, from worship participation, and from listening to good music. During the past year the department has directed a mixed chorus, a special chorus, the Men’s Glee Singers, the College Quartet, and has sponsored the Euterpean Club for the appreciation of better music. On two occasions these groups have combined their efforts to entertain the student body with concerts. RUSSELL N. SQUIRE. B.S.M. Professor oi Music. PAT MALONE, B.M. Associate Prolessor ot Music. .a ' Pago Twonty-elght