Princeton University - Bric A Brac Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

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ARTHUR F. BUDDINGTON Geology Hitti, the new program is full of hope that more men will look into the potentialities of the course. As a foundation to the mysteries of life PHI- LOSOPHY is a mainstay of all advanced study of history. The department aims to fulfill this pur- pose by a study of human relations approached through representative western philosophies. This is done through historical development courses, and in courses such as ethics, logic, metaphysics, religion. It is one of these fields that most of the departmental majors do their work. The PHYSICS department is engaged in a two- fold program of giving the student an understand- ing of the world in which we live and developing intellectual 'tools of remarkable power. This under- standing is further carried on by means of constant research. Departmental students have a thorough course, ending with an experimental of theoretical thesis. Approaching man's relations through his activi- ties in the state, POLITICS at Princeton is con- cerned with giving as complete an understanding as possible of the intricacies of the process of government. This department is also one of the most liberal on campus allowing up to one-half of the courses to be cognates, which allows men not solely interested in government to broaden their experience. Specialization in this department won't guarantee a government job, but it will give a clear understanding of what modern politicis is all about. PSYCHOLOGY is here to give men a chance to get acquainted with the youngest of the sciences. Today, as it is no longer necessary to have an MD in some forms of clinical work, there is a growing need for the Psych major in the medical field. Witllin Eno Hall, the first building designed from the ground up as a psychology building, there is one of the best opportunities for experimental work in the world. There are experiments in many new types of work, and new appartus is helping in the fields of visual perception, and physiological psychology. One of our newest departments, RELIGION has had the greatest rate of increase, expanding HENRY D. SMYT1-1 Pbyrirr

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JOSEPH R, STRAYER CoLoNI2I. IVTILES Cowias PHILIP K HITTI ffI.ff0I'j' Military 56161156 Oyjenml Langgggeg lery unit is one of the finest in the country. Today the department is mechanized and has special courses in geography and the use of the latest types of equipment. In the summer camp first hand prac- tilcal information as werll as leadership training are acquired. To approach human relations through a study of western civilization's greater literary accom- plishments studied in the native idiom of the author is the purpose of our department of MOD- ERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES. Witlu this in mind new courses on comparative literature by periods, and the history of ideas have been added. A new idea is taking shape in the depart- ment-to prepare men for a language career, a great stride towards giving an undergraduate something he can use in later life. Firm in the belief that there is something in an analytical study of music, the MUSIC department provides an unusual opportunity for an intimate knowledge of the art. The student taking regular courses finds a much broader base for appreciation of music, while those taking part in the musical organizations learn to appreciate music by be- coming intimately acquainted with individual pieces. Free Opera and the University Concerts provide an outlet for more direct appreciation of the :great masterworks. NAVAL SCIENCE is in its second year at Princeton and it enjoys a prestige far beyond its age. During the summer cruise last year the Princeton salts turned in the highest marks in the country. Today, the Navy intends to obtain half of its officers from the NROTC and our unit plans on doing its share. The year 1947 will stand out as a landmark in the development of American-Near Eastern relations. In the department of ORIENTAL LAN- GUAGES AND LITERATURES it has become possible for the first time to take the Near East as a field of concentration at the undergraduate level at an American University. The need for more trained men in the near eastern sphere has long ben felt and several outside roganizations are sup- porting the work. The program is broad and covers work in the SPIA and History departments as well as a study of Persian or Turkish, the lan- guages of the area. Under the direction of Prof.

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over 400 percent in the past year. It aims to trace the Christian tradition for the student who is truely interested in religion and its place in the world today. But it is not solely Christian thought. There are courses or parts of courses devoted to the other principal philosophies, and this year there is a native oriental lecturing on the religions of his culture. Combining the resources of English, History, Modern Languages, Music, Classics, Philosophy, and Religion the DIVISIONAL PROGRAM IN THE I-IUMANITIES is the ultimate of the liberal element in Princeton. Being primarily designed to cut across departmental lines, it achieves the goal of allowing specialization in almost any desired subject. It emphasizes the idea of developing the students' potentialities as a member of a civiliza- tion with a long and complex heritage. The Pro- gram aims to develop the major movements of western culture which are basic to the proper understanding of the world today. As an integral part of Princeton in the Nation's Service the SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTER- NATIONAL AFFAIRS trains men both for pub- lic service and for an intelligent understanding of the world of the present day. Combining the fea- tures of the Economics, History and Politics de- partments it operates through the conference, which is an analysis of a major problem of the times. The topics for this year are Russia, and American policy toward Poland and Hungary in the international realm and Economic aid to China, and Agricultural Policy in the domestic. A major beneficiary of the Third Century Fund, it aims to have a new building of its own. This will enable a greatly expanded program and an aug- mentation of the graduate program which will go into effect in the fall. Filling a definite need for an overall desire to know the background of the civilization in which we live the AMERICAN CIVILIZATION pro- gram covers work in the Art, Economics, I-Iistory, Philosophy, and Politics departments. It aims to help the undergraduate himself as a member of a living culture. Like the SPIA it operates through the conference which at the present time is de- voted to the role of the Elite in our society. Concern for the health and well being of the undergraduate has long been an important feature of Princeton life. The department of HEALTH carries on this tradition. From the initial physical examination of all freshmen to the setting of a IRA WADE GEORGE A. GRAHAM WHITNEYJ OATES .Modem Lrzzzgzzrzger Polizfirf H ummz Z