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

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C- ! Top Row: Mary McCalmont, Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics. Chemistry. Herman C. Arnej Assistant Professor of Biology. ElBANOR H. Cox, Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics. Chemistry. MYRON HARBOUR, Assistant Professor of Science and Mathematics. Bottom Row: CoRYDON L. Rl Professor of Science and Mathematics. ANNE Marshall, Head of Depart- ment of Science and Mathematics and Professor of Biological Science. F. E. TfSTlsoN, Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics. Science and Mathematics Department Tin. science and mathematics department became an integral part of The Stout Institute early in the his- tory of the college. It is a combined department made up of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathem. The primary objective of most courses in this department is to provide basic information necess.iry tor an understanding of many of the phases of home economics and industrial education. Much ol the background of work in foods and nutrition and textiles lies in the fields of chemistry, biology, mkI bacteriology. Likev much of the background of work in drawing, electricity, mechanics, metals, and construction lies in the fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics, ( nurses m science also include among their objectives: an understand- ing of the meaning of scientific methods; an ability to think honestly, clearly, mk constructively: and an in- terest in and an appreciation of the world about us and ourselves. C25]

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(fEKTKi-DE L. Callahan Head of Department and Professor cf English Mrs. Herman Arm son Instructor of English Barbara Lehr Instructor of English i. Waunbta Hain Instructor of English Marceline Erickson Associate Professor of English, Speech Thom is Fleming Instructor of English English Department The English department endeavors to prepare students in two distinct areas: communication and appre- ciation. Subjects in the held of communication develop expression in both writing and speaking capabilities vital t: a competent teacher. Training in appreciation assures additional cultural enjoyment, discrimination, critical thinking, and social e. Toward competency in communication: two semesters of English composition afford the beginning dent instruction in grammar: sentence, paragraph, and theme structure: and vocabulary. Expository writing heightens skill in the production of orderly, scholarly papers. Journalistic writing and the writing of feature articles olTer electives in authorship. S tch I teaches basic speaking principles. Speech II emphasizes audience analysis, speech purposes, and parliamentary procedure. Speech III treats group mu public discussion. Play production emphasizes Stage sct- and crew organization. Courses in Shakespeare, poetry, auc fiction inspire lite-long cultural standards and contribute to the de- veloping of literature appreciation. C24]

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Dwioh i L. A«. i.u Head of Department and . Issistant Professor of Social Science Merle M. Price Dean of Men and . tssot iatt Professor of Social Sen rut Mi i in Si nci k instructor of Social Science Social Science Deportment Winn Tlu- StOUl Institute became a State institution, the social sciences were added to the curric- ulum to help fulfill the need for broader teacher education. Courses in sociology, economics, history, and government seek to give the student an awareness I tlu complexities of modern society, increase his understanding of the origins ot society ' s problems and prepare him for intelligent participation in Community activities. C263