Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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MEDIA STUDIES This Department offers a minor in Media Studies. The minor was adopted to supplement the academic majors in English, Economic- Business, Education, Art and other related disciplines. The minor con- sists of eighteen semester hours, six of which may come from a department other than Media Studies. The minor permits a great deal of flexibility for those students interested in a variety of media topics. Facilities available to the program include a television studio, a darkroom and a production lab. Department Chairman - Edwin J. Abar, Jr. Jon Crane Brooks Robards Maria Maris Edwin J. Abar MOD FOREIGN LANGUAGE Because the Modern Foreign Language Department feels that the study of language is interdisciplinary in nature, it attempts to provide its majors with a pro- gram which not only includes the development of the necessary language skills, but also an awareness of the culture, history, art, literature, values and attitudes of other peoples. The five professors who make up the department offer courses in French, German, Italian and Spanish. The major program prepares the student for graduate school and employment in business, com- merce, government service, social service and teach- ing. Department Chairman - Matteo Rovetto. Walter Jensen Napoleon Sanchez Olga Amaral Paul Erba FACULTY 27 J

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Martin Kaufman Elizabeth S. Teall Catherine Shannon Through an extensive curriculum and a variety of field experiences the History department prepares its majors for both graduate studies and an array of occupational positions. Specifically the department provides train- ing for those interested in education, library science, museum or archival work, urban planning, social work and business. Each year 25-33% of all graduating history majors continue their studies on the graduate level. The department consists of 10 qualified professors, all of whom hold PhD. ' s in History and many of whom are well published. Extra-curricular activities offered by the department are; the History Club, Kappa Omicron, and the publication of the Historical Journal of Western Massachusetts. Department Chairperson-Frederick R. Twenter MATH Ronald Edwards Anne Pasquino Clara Lim Jack Brin The Mathematics Department offers a strong program to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of goals. The Department prepares its students for careers in business and education. In addition it offers a program in mathemat- ics with an emphasis on computer studies. The Department also offers a minor program for those students majoring in otherfields but wishing extensive prep- aration in mathematics. Department Chairman - Robert A. McGuigan Jr. HISTORY John Ifkovic Frederick Harling Robert Brown Peter Bulkley Lester Hutton Andrew Kim John Stadnicki David R. Beuerman

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IBWH.IMUUJPM! i .«www; MUSIC The Music Department offers a basic curriculum which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music. In addition, the Music major elects under advisement a con- centration in Music Theory, Music History, Music Education, or Jazz Studies. Students concentrating in Music Education who successfully complete the professional sequence will be recommended to the State Department of Education for certification as Music specialists. All Music majors must par- ticipate in a musical organization each semester. The department offers a minor in Music to those students who qualify. Participation in a musical organization is man- datory each semester the student is enrolled in the Music minor program. The major performing ensembles include The Westfield State College Wind Philharmonia, The Westfield State Col- lege Jazz-Rock Ensemble, The Westfield State College Cho- rale, The Westfield State College Madrigal Singers and the Women ' s and Men ' s Glee Clubs. Department Chairman - Donald J. Bastarache Lawrence C. Foard, Jr. PHILOSOPHY The Philosophy Department offers students a minor in Philosophy. The Department places strong emphasis on in- dividual attention and students are encouraged to work closely with their philosophy advisor in designing programs and selecting courses of study which best suit their apti- tudes, inclinations and aspirations. The philosophy concen- tration allows both the liberal arts and career-oriented stu- dents to enrich their general education. Chairman - G.E. Tetrault Catherine Dower Dennis Kiely Peter Demos Floyd Corson Lloyyd Manzer Peter Nagy-Farkas Donald Prindle Ronald Apperson Richard Milram Gerald Tetrault Daniel Itkin 28 FACULTY