University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE The Department of Social Science, since its organization in 1922, includes three major lines of study, history, gov- ernment, and economics and sociology. While history claims a majority of the majors, the total enrollment is well dis- tributed in the three fields. These social studies are concerned with the interests and problems of society which are of utmost importance to every individual. The underlying purpose of these stud- ies is to develop clear thinking upon our social, political, and economic pro- blems. The increasing complexity and rapidity of change in our social insti- tutions makes specific instruction in- creasingly necessary to enable the in- dividual to adjust himself to new situa- Merle R. Thompson tions constantly arising and to cooperate Head in securing maximum progress for the individual and the group. The social studies should enable youthful citizens to discover their places in organized society and to function efficiently for its improvement. Good citizenship in a democracy requires a broad understand- ing of social relations and institutions, and the lack of such understanding con- stitutes the greatest obstacle to social progress today. Back Row: M. K. Thompson, Mary Hunter, Sara Riggs. ------------- -----. W. I . Wallace, F. W. Wellborn. Front Row: G. C. Robinson. C. F. Erbe, .1. J). GeminiII (on leave of absence) II. J. O'Neill. Not in picture: R. R. Fahrncy, Hurold Tascher. Page 26

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH In the English Department there are two major lines of work, English and Speech, which are closely interrelated. The practical objective is the cultivation of the ability to speak and write Eng- lish acceptably in any professional or social situation. There is also a cul- tural aim which calls for an extensive acquaintance with English and Ameri- can literature. In the Speech major the main objective is the development of personality through intensive study and oral interpretation of the best in liter- ature, and through expression of orig- inal thought and feeling in various forms of public address. Actuating all the work is the desire to prepare stu- dents to become teachers with adequate knowledge and superior skill. S. A. Lynch Head Top Row: Miss Selina Tcrrv. N. 0. Halvowon, George Holmes. MidcUe Row: Miss Winifred Tuttle, Miss Lillian Lambert, Miss Katherine Buxbaum, Miss Philla Slattery. Bottom Row: Miss Ida Kohlf, Miss Haitel Strayer, S. A. Lynch, Miss Katherine Berkstresser, W. B. Fagan. Page 25

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMMERCIAL EDUCATION The curriculums of this department are designed for the preparation of teachers with: 1. Knowledge of essential subject matter and of the relation of this sub- ject matter to the world about us. 2. Appreciation of the intimate rela- tionship of these lines of study to world progress, and of their historical posi- tion as powerful factors in the advance- ment of civilization. 3. Habits of logical analysis, concise expression, originality in thinking, and intellectual honesty. 4. Skill in handling essential compu- tations, in dealing with problem situa- tions, in organizing data, and in oral and written expressions of the conclu- sions reached. 5. The ambition to awaken in the minds of the young people in our schools, ideals of efficient service and the will to work toward a defined goal of accomplishment. Back Row: I. 8. Condit, C. W. Wester, H. C. Cummins, R. W. Skar, G. R. Mach, R. D. Daugherty (on leave of absence). Front Row: Emma Lambert, M. E. Gaflin, B. Davis, J. M. Myers, E. E. Watson. Ira S. Condit Head Pcujr 27