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HISTORY.

1. Ancient History.—The work in this course, after a brief notice
of the oriental nations, will be concentrated upon Greece and Rome.
In the former, a special study will be made of the Age of Pericles; in
the latter, the corresponding Age of Augustus will be emphasized.
Students who wish general history will be allowed to do advanced
work in this course.

Daily, from 8:30 to 9:30. Professor Hart. Rotunda, Room 3.

2. Medieval and Modern History.—After a brief survey of the Middle
Ages, in which the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire will
form the chief topics of discussion, the leading events in the modern
world will be grouped around the Renaissance, the Reformation, and
the French Revolution. Lectures, collateral reading, and reports by
members of the class will be employed in instruction.

Text-Books.—Schwill's Political History of Modern Europe (Scribner's).
As a source-book, Robinson's Readings in European History
will be invaluable to students in this course. A Source-Book for Medieval
History,
by Thatcher and McNeal, is likewise recommended.

Daily, from 9:30 to 10:30. Professor McConnell. Rotunda, Room 3.

3. English History.—While the social, economic, and intellectual
factors in the development of the English people will receive attention,
the main emphasis in this course will fall upon the origin and
growth of Parliament, the parent of representative assemblies in the
modern world. Lectures, collateral readings, and reports by members
of class will be employed in instruction.

Text-Books.—Cheney's A Short History of England (Ginn & Co.).
The following source-books may be recommended: Kendall's
Source-Book for English History (Macmillan); Colby's Selections from
the Sources of English History
(Longman); and Lee's Source-Book of
English History.

Daily, from 10:30 to 11:30. Professor McConnell. Rotunda,
Room 3.

4. History of the United States.—This course is intended to cover
the general history of the United States. The lectures will deal in
large measure with the economic and social growth of the nation;
while the discussion and assigned readings will bear mainly on constitutional
and political development.

Text-Book.—Students should bring Doub's History of the United
States,
or any modern text in history.

Daily, from 2:30 to 3:30. Professor Page. Rotunda, Room 3.


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5. Civil Government in the United States.—In this course, students
will be guided in a study of the structure and working of the Federal,
State, and local governments in the United States. A special effort
will be made to familiarize the student with the literature of political
theories, the growth of political parties, and the present problems of
American government. Instruction will be given by assigned readings,
discussions, and lectures.

Text-Book.—Students should bring any modern text in government.

Daily, from 3:30 to 4:30. Professor Page. Rotunda, Room 3.

6. Virginia History.—In this course the principle facts in the history
of Virginia will be reviewed, the purpose being to deepen and
strengthen the knowledge of teachers who are preparing for examination
in this subject.

Daily, from 12:15 to 1:15. Professor McConnell. Rotunda,
Room 3.

7. Review of United States History.—This course is planned for
those expecting to take the State examination for first grade certificate.
Special attention will be paid o the biographical method of
teaching beginners and to general instruction in method. There will
be a full exhibit of the various history helps which are published at
a price within the reach of the average school.

Daily, from 9:30 to 10:30. Mr. Micou. Cabell Hall, Room 2.

Certificate Credit.—Summer School Professional Certificate—History
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; Special Certificate—History 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5;
Professional Grammar Grades Certificate—History 4, 5 and 7.