University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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MERLE M. PRICE STEPHEN A. STSPHAM Social Science Department Through social science courses students seek an understanding of the complex conditions characteristic of today. It was not until Stout Institute became a state institution, that social science was added to the curriculum. Courses in economics. sociology, history, government, family, and society 3ivc the student the background to understand American political social, and economic life. C2 3

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i U to fttghi: Mary M. ■■■ ■ H rmi r , Am«on An ? UjmUL C L. Rkh. EJ wr K Cm, F. E. Inn Science and Mathematics Department Mathematics and science courses were early incorporated into the curriculum of Stout to serve a? a necessary background m the many technical subjects offered. Very few women take courses in mathematics, but both men and women are en- rolled in the science courses. However, students may work for a minor in cither field and many are qualified to teach either science or mathematics.

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HaroW R. CmIc Music Department I he music department at The Stout Institute began with an orchestra, a band, a men ' s glee club and a male quartet. From these extra-curricular activities have de- veloped credit courses In harmony, music appreciation, conducting, band, orchestra, and choral groups. Under the direction of Mr. Cooke, students received instructions m techniques in ear training, rhythm motation. diatonic and chromatic scales, chord instruction, and acoustics. r«]