Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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SPANISH The study of culture is an unending process. The students must first master the fundamentals of the language itself. Gradually, through studying Spanish lit- erature and history, they come to see more clearly the shape and tone of Spain and Spanish America. As they become more fluent, they can enjoy the richness of Span- ish literature in its own language. Lucinda Moles, Ph.D., Department Head; Frances M. Burlingame, Ed.D. RUSSIAN During this present period of East-West “cultural exchange,” the knowledge a Wheaton student can gain from the Rus- sian department is especially valuable to her. Interesting courses in Russian liter- ature, civilization, and language are offered which provide historical and cul- tural background necessary to an under- standing of the Russia of today. John M. Francis, A.B.; Nicholas P. Vakar, C.J.S., Ph.D., Department Head. GERMAN Learning the German language enables a student to appreciate the literary master- pieces of the great authors of Germany— “nation of poets and philosophers.” The German department offers courses in Teutonic literature and civilization; for those who lack time to master the lan- guage, one German literature course is Betty A. Temoyan, A.M.; Anne Rechnitzer, Ph.D., Department given in English each year. Head. 21

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FRENCH “Si on visite la France’... If one visits France, one will have a greater understanding of the country if she knows something about the history, art, and liter- ature which has given rise to its difinitive culture. The character- istic variety of literature is as re- mote as Provence or as sophisti- cated as Paris. France is seen through the eyes of Villon to Sartre, and in the voices of poetry and the movement of drama. Seated: Elma D. Littlefield, A.M., Department Head; Georgiana Mathews, A.M.; Lena Mande ll, A.M. Standing : Margaret Epstein, A.M.; Marcel Moraud, D. Litt.; Mary L. Libby, A.M. 20 An important aspect of the study of French at Wheaton is the laboratory work on pronunciation which is designed to correlate with the class work in literature. In their weekly laboratories, students hear a text they have read aloud and repeat it to fix the correct sounds in their minds. An instructor in each laboratory provides individual help.

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HISTORY The knowledge of the past which the History department provides is essential in understanding the present state of the world. This department offers survey courses for students seeking only a general view of history. For those wishing a more detailed study, specific courses investigate different periods as well as explore the de- velopment of various aspects of culture and government. The consideration of al- most all facets of man’s progress from early times to the present, represented by courses ranging from classical Greek and Roman civilization to contemporary Eu- ropean and American culture, permits every student to study what she feels to be of value to her. Standing: Nancy P. Norton, Ph.D.; Paul C. Helmerich, A.M.; Jane E. Ruby, Ph.D. Seated: Caroline Clewes, Ph.D. Absent: Barbee-Sue M. Rodman, Ph.D.; Ernest John Knapton, Ph.D., Department Head.