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

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Cbe 6cm SPANISH Cpanish looks back to the golden age of writ- ers and explorers and forward to the glow- ing future of nineteen modern nations, eighteen of them our own southern neighbors. The fol- lowing words of Herbert Hoover indicate a big reason for studying this subject: The Spanish language occupies on this continent a place of importance second only to that of English. In addition to the benefits of all language study, the Spanish student gains an appreciative knowledge of a famous culture, develops a sympathetic understanding of the growing Latin American countries, and begins a valuable preparation for future commercial, diplomatic, or missionary service in the Spanish world. ECONOMICS Pconomics is something from which no one can escape, regardless of the industrial sys- tem under which he lives or in what part of the world he may find himself. In our eco- nomic courses we t ry to lay a foundation for the student that will be practical whether he goes into business or into some other walk of life. Hence, the survey or principles course, is studied from the institutional approach rather than from the strictly theoretical viewpoint. The other courses, taking up labor and finance, are for those students who want to pursue problems of the introductory course more deeply. JAMES W. ELLIOTT, A. M. A. H. CORNWELL, Ph. M. Page Twenty-seven 1934

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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

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tbe 6cm HOME ECONOMICS HThe Home Economics Department purposes to provide practical experience as well as theoretical training in choosing, preparing, and serving meals, and in designing and construct- ing clothing. In the field of Home Manage- ment, the department deals with family rela- tions and economic and social life in the home. This department is located in Wisconsin Dorm- itory, and consists of a kitchen with modern equipment, a dining room, a clothing room, and a fitting room. The clothing room is easily converted into a living room for social occa- sions. IRMA DARE, A. M. ANCIENT LANGUAGES C ver the entrance to the Academy of Athens was inscribed, Let no one enter here who is ignorant of geometry. At the entrance to the profession of the ministry should be writ- ten large, Let no one enter here who is ig- norant of Greek. A Christian minister should have a working knowledge of the language in which the original Christian documents were written. Carlyle, when questioned concerning the neglect of Greek and Hebrew by ministers, exclaimed, What! Your priests not know their sacred books? Furthermore, Greek contains the roots of the choice literature of modern language, whether poetry, philosophy, politics, law, romance, sci- ence, art, or religion. MARY F. JONES, A. M. 1934 Page Twenty-eight