Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY. WII.IU R MARSHALL URBAN, Pu.D. The course in Philosophy and Psychology adds to culture the philosophic temper, and affords tin- technical training necessary for specialization in either philosophical or scientific subjects. Psychology gives an insight into mental processes, while the History of Philosophy demonstrates the unity of all knowledge, and continuity of thought from its beginning to the present time. A study of Ethics, .-Esthetics, and Philosophy of Religion gives the student a rationalized view of his individual and social experiences. Finally, a course in Pedagogy affords an outlook into t lie practical application of the foregoing studies. ENGLISH. IRVIMJS CHARI.MS LbCOMPTK. A.B. HARRIET BERNICE MacI.ACHI.AN, A.B. The aim of the English Department is twofold : to enable a student to acquire ease, accuracy, and grace of expression ; to give him a knowledge of English literary history and a direct acquaintance with its important epochs. During the first two years the emphasis is upon the former aim. The work of the Junior and Senior years is confined to the study of particular periods of literature and the early form of the English language. The endeavor throughout the course is to make the student familiar with the best that has been thought and said. 2 2

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HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE. J. I.YNN BARNAKI). I’li.D. The work in History and Political Science is based upon the Greek and Roman History required for admission to College and a general course in Mediaeval and Modern History prescribed for all students in Freshman year. Intensive courses in English Constitutional and Economic Histoiy are given in Junior year and in the History of the United States in Senior year. In political Science, the Juniors devote a term to Economics and one to Comparative Politics, while the Senior work consists of Political Philosophy and Public f inance. MODERN LANGUAGES. AI.CIDE RKICHF.NHACIL A M. A J TREICHI.IiR. PlI.D. The Department of Modern Languages oilers a thorough training in French and German. During the present year Spanish has also been added. Grammatical forms and the construction of sentences are mastered by oral and written exercises. In addition to the reading and comparison of texts from different periods, the history of each language and its literature is studied. The conversational forms are learned by practice in the class-room. At the completion of the full course the student is prepared to read classic productions in the different languages with a full appreciation of their force and beauty. 21

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ELOCUTION. GERTRUDE F. HI'NNKI.I.. M.E. The aim of the Department of Elocution is to inculcate the principles which will insure an intelligent interpretation of Shakespeare, who covers the entire range of feeling and thought. Correct reading, which involves comprehension, sympathy, and adaptation on the j art of the student, is the basis of all education. The benefit of elocution is not confined to the schoolroom. It goes further,--it makes it possible for a person to appear at his best in any position, be it in the business, professional, or social world. MUSIC. s r % EDITH OVERHOI T McCAIN. JULIA THERESA WILSON. The Musical Department is under the supervision of Miss Wilson and Miss McCain. Miss Wilson is instructor of Piano, Virgil Clavier, and Grand Organ, while Miss McCain's specialties are the Violin and Mandolin. Classes in Harmony. Theory, and Sight-singing have been fotmed and are making rapid progress. The methods pursued by both instructors are thorough and up-to-date. The organizing of an orchestra, male quartette, and glee clubs has made the department a popular one among the students. 23