Suffolk University - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Seated: Dr. Neilson C. Hannay, Dr. Ella M. Murphy. Standing: Mr. Stanley Vogel, Mr. Victor G. Mitchell, Mr. Joseph H. Strain, Mr. John V. Colburn, Mr. Thomas Savage. The program of the department of English is aimed at a practical mastery of the language, a knowledge of the development and pattern of English and American literature, an acquaintance with various forms of literature, and the development of the creative literary ability of the individual student. Rhetoric and composition, advanced composition, and vocabulary building are basic courses. There is a spe- cialized course in business English and creative writing. A survey is made of English and American literature, the history of the drama, and the history of the English novel. Intensive studies are conducted in English Romantic poetry, Victorian poetry, and Shakespeare. 12

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Dr. Joseph M. Gillman, Mr. Frank M. Cushman. t epa Am. en I conomicA The department of Economics is designed to give the student a broad under- standing of the economic institutions and activities, and aims at the discovery of sound economic principles and background training for business and other professions. The student is acquainted with the structure of contemporary economic society and is trained in statistical methods. The economic history of Europe and the United States is traced along with the history of economic thought and comparative economic systems. Social reform movements, business cycles, money and banking, international trade, and labor economics are all emphasized in the program of this department. I I

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Dr. Raymond J. Murphy, Mr. Cecil Rhodes, Jr., Mr. Israel Stolper, Mr. Jed H. Taylor. epa.rtment oj? government The department of Government aims at acquainting students with the government of the United States and its relations with foreign, state, and local governments. The development and operation of the American government is thoroughly covered along with the growth of American constitutional government. Governmental forms of important nations are studied and compared and the fields of international relations, contemporary foreign policy, and political theory are adequately covered. The role of administration in government and governmental regulation of industry is also studied. 13