Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

Page 25 text:

Dr. Stratford conducts an interesting interview-dis- cussion with jrounj; minds for the benefit of child psychology students. So reads the description of the social sciences, a group of sciences so intriguing that persons of widely diversified fields could surely find a ground of common interest in them. Social science in the widest sense is the study of man. There could be no society with- out man—and what could comprise a more interesting study? Man is interesting because he is interested. This interest of man in himself and the world around him has been the causal factor in making society what it is today. Man's interest has wrought wonders sometimes unforeseen, perhaps dreamed of in his historic journey to the present. It is through the study of man that we learn of the important part the family has played in the formation of our social structure. Through this study, too, we realize the full impact of cumulative learning. Social science classes deal with not only the recorded history of man but also the non-rccordcd portion of his existence, that period known as pre-history. The effects of this age on our present and future way of life should not be underestimated. The Social Science Division includes seven departments. The 21

Page 24 text:

is the key to future political, social, Harold C- Bateman Roydon O. Julandcr Charles C. Moore Jennings G. Olson and moral survival. James B. Harvey1 Ralph D. Marsden Walter C. Neville William D. Stratford The Social Science Division provides an opportunity for all students of Weber Col- lege to obtain a general education in the area of the social sciences. The division strives to establish in the students a con- sciousness of and a responsibility to their cultural environment. It endeavors to awak- en in their emotions, as well as in their minds, an awareness of the many prob- lems of society—present, past, ami future. 20

Page 26 text:

Philosophy students discuss notebook grades in front of the- current events bulletin board in the Social Science building. The study of American history helps young citizens to appreciate their heritage and to under- stand that active participation in civic affairs is important to the future of our democratic society Department of General Education for Social Science offers two general courses designed to give students an insight on social, political and economic issues of yesterday and today, and their importance in determining our life of tomorrow. The Depart- ment of Anthropology discusses the origin anti development of man physically and culturally, including the basic theories of rate, and the structure anti functions of language. The Department of History and Political Science attempts to correlate a study of the past to present day problems and activities, to give concepts and methods of politics and to make a comparative study of govern- ments in the world today. The Department of Orientation helps the student in adjusting to his new environment, assists him in his problems and guides him in his selection of an occupation. The Department of Education is primarily for persons planning a teaching career and deals with the teaching theories and prac- tices of American public schools. The Department of Psychology is primarily planned to provide an understanding of one's self and others through a study of human behavior. The Department of Philosophy deals with the knowledge of the causes of all phenomena, both in mind and matter. And the Department of Social Science studies the constitution, evolution and phenomena of human society. 22