San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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English M '-f.',.k-i If . i V' ff 1' H I Q, E. Pearce, Bessie M. Rudisill, Mrs. Vivian Stappenbeck, Herb L. Vizard, Mrs. Zula Wilson, LaNell Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Instructor Instructor Assistant Professor Once decriecl by many as time-wasting and inessential, the leaders of government and industry are finding that English is perhaps the most practical of all courses. In whatever field he may find himself, the inhabitant of toclay's world is forced to read an immense amount of material, to be able to write and spell correctly, and to express himself in clear and concise language. More firms than ever before are coming to realize that a mastery of his native tongue is one of the most valu- able things a man can possess, and that few men make a more valuable employee that the man with reverence for the language which he speaks. . Q- ,W ,, :in eva 1.1 G ,N W . At right: Tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow we have Shake- speare assignments, one of these two young English majors informs the other. Below: Gather round, cats, and I'll tell you how to put out a newspaper, says the journalism instructor, minus guitar

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English ' 'Wind Tlx? Becker, Mrs. Mary Ann- Igo, john Jessup, Anne E. King, Mrs. Edith Lynn, Harry B. Instructor Assistant Professor Instructor Instructor Assistant Professor Starting with 601b, his second semester of college English, the student finds the preparation of research materials to be one of his major tasks at college. Before he knows it, the unsuspecting, innocent, student is knee deep in n-ote cards, reference materials, and old magazines. For many weeks, the word Ibid haunts his dreams, while outlines, bibliographies, prefaces, and footnotes occupy his waking hours. The end product of it all? Much valuable knowledge and practical experience in conducting mature and accurate research are obtained. The discipline of mind which he secures through this process will aid him in all of his advanced courses both in English and in other sub- jects. 1 -r'-' 'A At left: Personal conferences play an important part in the educational process, as the student shown here is soon to learn. Below: What does Ath., 118:20 Ag. '14 Burrows mean? wonders this student as he checks the periodical index while doing research. .. ,SX-2.-.1 siar A 3-as i l 'Mft A ' 6 l V Q V fu ' --z is-J I ' . ,fall ii' e' 7 1' l ' A t.f..f New-. if A A s a i. 5 'i:: . -Ali: U, 'lf' ' B1 ' dm c r . ,lf-f ' ,

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Foreign Longuoge These exotic looking characters are just four foreign language students attired in the dress of the countries whose language they are studying. Geology What lies under the earth's surface? How is an island formed? These questions and many more are answered in geology classes. General Geology, a fundamental course is offered not only for those who wish to major in geology or petro- leum, but also as a regular physical science grad- uation requirement. It may be followed by Miner- alogy and Petrology,Geomorpho1ogy, Invertebrate Paleontology, and Paleontological Stratigraphy. Gibson, John O- Wellman, Constance E. Associate Professor Instructor 24 'Vi Samelson, William Burnett, Auman E. Assistant Professor Instructor French, German, Latin, and Spanish are the four foreign languages offered at SAC. Phonetics, pronunciation, and practical conversation are prac- ticed by students enrolled in beginning courses. During laboratory hours students concentrate on conversation and listen to and make tape record- ings. In the intermediate courses, grammar is stressed together with further reading and con- versation. During the third year, courses are corn- ducted in the language being studied. The student here is re-arranging the samples in the geology showcase, which occupies a prominent place in the main hall of the science building.