Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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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.

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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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CLASSICS Our present civilization finds many of its roots in ancient Greece and Rome. The Classics department offers courses in ancient art, literature and history which make the student more aware of the class- ical influences on following eras. Brooks Levy, A.M. Absent: Doris Taylor, Ph.D., Department Head. ECONOMICS The Economics department offers a variety of courses which give the student an appreciative understanding both of na- tional and international economic prob- lems. Courses dealing with the history of the economic system in the United States and abroad are complemented by courses which provide the student with a practical knowledge of economy in everyday life. Elizabeth May, Ph.D.; Ivan Lakos, A.M.; Henrietta Jennings, Ph.D., Department Head. | GOVERNMENT By studying fundamental Pa political concepts and insti- ik, tutions embodied in govern- 4 ments of all nations, a stu- dent becomes increasingly aware of the interdepend- ence of countries and their problems. With this as a background, intelligent dis- cussions of contemporary situations enliven students’ exploration of this subject inside and outside the class- David Lowenthal, Ph.D., Department Head. Marion Doro, Ph.D. room. 23