Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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tb ? 6cm ENGLISH Tn these days of culture and creative learning, the department of English is attempting to stress the technical, artistic, and cultural phase of the work. Emphasis is laid on the training of teachers and in the development of a general under- standing of English. In as much as present- day training appeals to the culture and aesthet- ic aspects of the language, the trend of the department is toward the development of the finer arts — self-expression and spontaneity of inward reaction. Correlating with this, some stress is laid on the acquaintance with rhythm, style and personality of authors by audible reading of their work and catching the nature of their beat. FRENCH Tn these days of increasing concern for world-peace, we look to every means that promotes friendship and brotherhood between nations. Foreign language study is one of these aids. It acquaints the student with people of other lands, with their aspirations, their viewpoints, and their customs. The French have their problems and strug- gles, as recent uprisings in Paris indicate. The study of French, the reading of French literature, and the tracing of events in the journaux increase one ' s appreciation of the country and one ' s wish for her best national development as well as for her cooperation with the rest of the world. LULA F. CLINE, A.M. SUSAN B. GIBSON, A. M. Page Twcnty-fii 1934

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€b ? 6cm » i 1 J. F. COTTINGHAM, D. D. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION D eligious Education may be said to be three- fold. These are the psychological, the aes- thetic, and the moral and spiritual aspects. The psychological aspect is rarely neglected. Mos- cow with no-God and Tokio with an Emperor- God are diligent in child training. These have chairs in Religious and non-Religious educa- tion. We recognize the great value of the study of psychology and the training of the child, yet we consider also the great moral and spir- itual values based on the Revealed Word. Love for the beautiful in nature and music and art must be taught, but this detracts noth- ing from the vital faith in the Rose of Sharon, the glories of the Cross, and the wonders of a Resurrected Christ. Education concerning the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind puts aside race prejudice and pride, as love and sympathy grows with the study of men and religions of men, yet we avoid falling into the error of syncretism, for we know that Our Christ sits on a Solitary Throne. THEODORA BOTHWELL, MUS. M. PIANO AND ORGAN HpHE School of Music, one of the strongest departments of Taylor University, is justly known in many states for the efficient instruc- tion given in its various fields. Students are provided with a strictly mod- ern Music Hall, having up-to-date equipment in studios and practice rooms. The three-man- ual chapel organ is available for practice. The extra-curricular activities of the Music School, such as the Choral Society, the Glee Clubs, the Orchestra, and the Band, are varied and helpful to the general life of the college. The public recitals of advanced students in piano, organ, violin, and voice are also annual features of interest to the community. The School of Music is a division of Taylor University of which we may well be proud. 1934 Page Twenty-four

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Zh 6m MATHEMATICS HTo the ancient Greeks, mathematics was a thing of beauty; today it is largely utili- tarian. Yet many of the foundation stones, laid centuries ago, are still secure, and upon these slowly-builded foundations of the cen- turies past has risen the marvelous scientific and mechanical structure of the present. With- out this often invisible foundation, science be- comes superstition, mechanics dangerous, and progress impossible. Of all the sciences, physics has been perhaps most closely associated with mathematics through the more recent centuries and has been able to make a very large contribution to the progress of the age in which we live. OLIVE MAY DRAPER, A. M. GERMAN The department of German was re-established comparatively a few years ago after being dropped during the World War. Since the time of its re-inauguration it has had a steady growth. One reason for its growth is the rec- ognized need of a knowledge of German in many fields of graduate study. The fundamental purpose of the department is to introduce students to and to cause them to enjoy the great literature which is found written in the German tongue. In addition, the mental disciplinary advantages of the study of language are constantly emphasized. GEORGE FENSTERMACHER, A.M. mi Page Twenty-s