Tennessee Military Institute - Radiogram Yearbook (Sweetwater, TN)

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MATHEMATICS Mental growth finds its beginning in the power to concentrate and to rea- son. A man's ability is determined by the extent to which these powers have been developed. The relation of the study of Mathematics to this growth and the mental discipline derived from a mastery of its principles justify the importance which we give this subject in our course. Every cadet in Tennessee Military Institute is required to study Math- ematics, and four full years' work is required for graduation. The course outlined below may seem rather difficult, and it is. We prefer, however, to make it heavy rather than have our students numbered among those who fail to make good in college. Our requirements are justified by the high rank they enable our graduates to take in more advanced schools. FIRST YEAR Since so few boys actually master Arithmetic in the grades, we have found it neces- sary to require all freshmen to study Arithmetic either for the entire first year or until they demonstrate by classwork and examinations that they understand the subject. A course in Elementary Algebra is carried throughout the year. SECOND YEAR After a brief review of the fundamental operations in Algebra, the work in the sec- ond year is resumed at factoring, and a thorough course is given to theory of exponents. The solution of numerous statement problems is required throughout the second and third years. THIRD YEAR In the third year the course in Algebra begins with theory of exponents, and the text is completed during the year. Every Junior is required to take this course unless exemption is secured by passing a satisfactory examination embracing the subjects treated. A thorough course in Plane Geometry is also given in this year, both Algebra and Geometry classes reciting five times per week. FOURTH YEAR In the fourth year Solid Geometry is required the first term. During the second term those members of the Senior Class who have maintained an average grade of 852, or above in Ailgebra III in Tennessee Military Institute will be allowed the option of tak- ing Plane Trigonometry or reviewing the entire subject of Algebra, all other Seniors will be required to study College Algebra the second term. HISTORY We believe that no man can consider himself broadly educated without some acquaintance with the record of human achievement in the generations that have preceded him, no matter how well informed he may be concerning contemporary developments. we try, therefore, to arrange the course of study of each cadet so that he may get a good course in Ancient History, Modern European History, and American History. Ancient History is studied in our first year, and the text used comprises a survey of the progress of the race from early Egyptian and Babylonian beginnings to the period of Charle- magne. Modern European History is studied in the second year. The text used treats of the more important movements and events in European His- tory from Charlemagne down through the World War, including the Ver- sailles Peace Conference. On account of the heavy mathematics requirements in our third year, no history course is offered for Juniors. The study is re- Puge I or1y-'1'lvree

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sumed by Seniors, with an advanced text on American History, followed by a text on the development of political parties in the United States and the fun- damentals of civil government. MODERN LANGUAGES Courses are offered in French, Spanish, and German. Our teachers of these subjects are masters in their respective lines, and are able to make the language work full of interest to the pupils. The primary object of this de- partment is to give such instruction as will enable a student to read easily and intelligently the authors studied and to enjoy the literature of these lan- guages. The courses in French, German, and Spanish are designed to cover fully all college-entrance requirements. The work of the first course includes a careful study of pronunciation, grammar drill, abundant exercises in com- position, spelling, dictation, and reading of about 250 pages of prose, and short poems. The second course includes more advanced and detail study of syntax and construction, irregular verbs, much work in composition and conversa- tion, drill in phonetics, written reports in the language, and the reading of at least 400 pages of modern prose, including in French such authors as Hugo, De Maupassant, Dumas, and Daudetg in Spanish, Alarcon, Benaventes, Valera, in German, Benedix, Bernhardt, Storm, Wildenbruch, Frommel, etc. The courses are intended to give the student not only a theoretical knowledge and reading ability, but also a practical grasp of everyday French, German, and Spanish. In Spanish commercial correspondence is emphasized, in German and French the cultural and scientific phases are emphasized. SCIENCE The work in Science includes Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. A standard text in each subject is pursued throughout the year. The teacher questions the pupils on the subject matter assigned each day, and dem- onstrates the principles contained therein by lecture-table demonstrations. Laboratory work is carried forward in connection with all Science courses. Students in the Biology, Physics, and Chemistry classes are required to do individual laboratory work, keep accurate notebooks, and record all ex- periments. Original exercises and problems are assigned to bring out more clearly the principles involved and to arouse interest in the vocational aspects of the subjects. LATIN We urge all our pupils whose ages and circumstances will permit to get a thorough course in Latin. We offer four years' work in this subject, embracing Beginner's Latin, Cmsar, Cicero, Virgil, or Ovid. Systematic grammar and composition work is carried in connection with Caesar and Cic- ero, while a study of Greek and Roman myths accompanies the Virgil work. Page Forty-Five