Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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The Department of Geography and Geology may be said to be unique from the standpoint that it includes both the helds of so- cial science and natural science. The courses offered in geography, yielding social science credit, explain the part environment plays in human adjustments, and are designed to fulfill teach- ing option requirements, to sup- ply to the student geographic perspective, and to prepare stu- dents for graduate and profes- sional work in geography. Geol- ogy, which is classed as a naturai science, deals with the structure and history of the earth, or the uses of minerals and rock re- sources. Valparaiso is a line place for a geology department for in the area there are four major physiographic units which give the student living examples of contrast in landscape character- istics. The department, headed by Professor Meyer, is now re- 1 o c a t e d in classrooms at Kroencke Hall. GOVERNMENT Despite its relatively small size the Department of Government is a very dynamic force on campus. Located in the Arts Annex Building, che one with innumerable doors , this depart- ment is host to many eminent government and political officials who are guest speakers. The International Relations Club, sponsored by this department, also features outside speakers. Students in this department are taught political science as it is generally subdivided into three main fields: the rudiments and complexities of American Government, the unbounded realms of political theory, and the art of international relations. This spring was the first time that Valparaiso University participated in the Wash- ington Semester Program. Three of the gradu- ating government majors, together with other graduating government majors from all over the country, spent a semester in Washington, D.C.; they observed the federal government in action and took guided tours through many of the governmental agencies. Prof. Sztankay, Prof. Hoffmann, Prof. Wehling tseatetbi 28

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FOREIGN lANGUAGE The department of Foreign Languages might well be said to offer students the linguistic tools for living in almost any major geographical area of our world; in fact one could even be able to fit into the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans. How is this possible? A beginning student is offered a reading knowledge of German, Greek, Latin, or Spanh ish. An advanced student may choose, for example, a course in contemporary French literature, a study of the work of the Ger- man writers Schiller or Goethe, Latin composition, or even nine- teenth century Spanish Drama. .u Prof. Guillaumam, Prof. Ade, Prof. Schenck, Prof. Miller. Mr, Stoll, Prof. Cole, Prof. Reinke, Prof. Moultoh, Mr. Elser. 27

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Miss Rickels, Prof. Bauer, Mr. Schaefer, Prof. Gahl. In meeting the students' needs, the Department of History must consider three types of students: those wishing to meet the social science requirements, those wishing some survey courses in the field, and the majors who need speciflc facts of history and also methods of procedure. In meeting the studentst interests . H ISTO RY this department offers a wide variety of courses. They range from the beginning courses, Medieval and Modern Europe, through the histories of specialized geographical areas tRussia, England, Latin America, United States, and Germanyt and specific historical periods such as the Middle Ages, the Ancient World, the Renaissance, the Colonial era, the early years of the United States, and recent American and European history. Worrying whether or not her favorite professor liked the luncheon she cooked and served him . . . eating cherry pies she herself baked, delicious or otherwise . . . working late in the sewing lab above the Book Store . . . these are all part of a Home Ec majorts life at Valpo. The cooking classes are held in a real house, Matilda Heldt cottage, on the 01d campus. The courses oEered in this department provide the necessary preparation for tn better personal and family living for the liberal arts students and t5 a Home Ec profession in teaching or some phase of commerce and industry. About 300 high school seniors from nearby areas attended the annual Home Ec Career Day on Valpo's campus. Sponsored by the Home Ec Department, this annual day of discussions, lectures, and informal chats acquaints prospective students with the career opportunities in Home Ec. Prof. Jordan, Miss Streufert