Vanguard University of Southern California - Centurion Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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HUMANITIES Coherent expression. Vivid description coupled with concise, correct form create literary works to be dissected, analyzed, and appreciated. Students read. Students write. Students speak- -but ultimately stu- dents think. The ever expanding freshman English sections marks expansion and progress in the department. Additional speech and composition classes were required to facilitate the increased demand. Besides the complete study in world literature, the department is anticipating the addition of drama. The journalistic success of the department is evidenced by the publica- tions of more than fifty student authors. Language. The tool of expression, universal in application. To insure ex- posure to foreign modes, a language is now required of every graduate. Along with additional requirements, the Human- ities Department views its future progres- sively. Anticipating the development of a drama department, a corrective speech class, and instruction in modern English techniques for prospective teachers, the department consistently maintains a vision toward expansion. Through composition one acquires the skills to write. Through reading one comprehends what has been written. And through writing one records what he has learned and experienced. Whether it is a study of form, rules, voice projection, style, or culture, the educational experi- ences of language study is valuable because literature is a mirror, a record of life. We learn it- -to live it. Joseph Dieter, M.A, Albert L. Hoy, Ph.D.

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MUSIC Performance. Around the country, through- out the state, and in our chapel. Receiving potential talent from churches and high schools, it is the responsibility of our choral and band directors to create contemporary, original, and traditional sounds from the variety of voices and styles enrolled in his group. The traveling trios and quartets as well as the two choirs are responsible for the renowned reputation of SCC ' s Music Department. It isn ' t easy. Quality is achieved only after tedious repetition and rehearsal of demands made by a director to achieve perfection. Opportunity for potential talent. Voice, piano, and organ lessons are offered by accomplished musicians to enhance the quality of each individual ' s talent. The material is the student. The accomplishment is the perform- ance. While applied music is enjoyed by many, the student majoring in music finds theory, history courses, and technical mastery of music an additional challenge to his individual perform- ance. Music, an art. . .a major. John Leverett, B.A., Master ' s Candidate Robert Heide, B.Med. 166