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

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English Albright, Bosley, Buxbaum, Fagan, Halvorson, Holmes Lambert, I.ambertson, Rolfe, Sorenson, Strayer, Terry The Department of English offers courses in th study of (English literature, the English language, pub lie speaking, and play production. Through contact with the best works that great literary geniuses have produced, the mind of the student is enriched; his vo- cabulary, which is an index of his culture, is enlarged. In the literature studied the student finds not only artistic expression of the ideals of the greatest authors, ancient and modern, but he also learns something about the inner working of the minds of people in all sorts of social situations. Conversely, through w riting fo; publication, appearing in plays, and speaking in public the personality of the student is developed and strengthened, and he acquires skill and confidence in using language effectively in various activities of life. S. A. LYNCH.....................Department Head

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Education Arey, Brown, Buffum, Charles;, Finkenbinder, Phillips Riebe, Slacks, Smith, Todd, Walters, Wilcox DR. E. C. DENNY................Department Head It is through the Department of Education that the student receives his first insight into the techniques of instruction and the educative process. This Depart- ment attempts to imbue the students with a scientific attitude and help them equip themselves with the fund- amental skills, knowledge, and basic principles neces- sary for successful teaching, administration, and super- vision. A specialized curricula is designed to prepare teachers from kindergarten to college work inclusive. Believing that an understanding of child nature is fundamental to successful teaching, this Department offers both general and special courses in the field of psychology. The development of professional con- sciousness is encouraged in order that teaching may rightfully be classified as a profession.

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Home Economics LUELLA OVERN HERNICE ALLEN DR. BEATRICE GEIGER . . Department Head Due to the nature of much of the work in Home Economics classes, the students have an opportunity to become well acquainted with each other and with the members of the Faculty. Most of the classes are con- ducted in an informal manner. Laborator) work in food preparation, meal service, house furnishing and decoration is carried on partly in the furnished apart- ment. The Ellen Richards Club is an organization of stu- dents whose major or minor is Home Economics. An honor organization, Theta Theta Epsilon, organized in the spring of 1934, serves as a means for recognition of excellence in scholarship, outstanding leadership, and professional interest. I Page 21