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HISTORY
1. Greek and Roman History.—After a rapid survey of Egyptian,
Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian and Phœnician civilization, a more
detailed study is made of Greece and Rome.
Text-Books.—Myers' Greece and Myers' Rome. Assigned readings
in standard authorities.
Daily, from 8:30 to 9:30. Professor Huffington. Rotunda,
Room 3.
2. The Middle Age.—From the fall of Rome to the 15th century.
All the great movements and institutions of this period will be
studied; such as, the Germanic Invasions, the Papacy, Mohammedanism,
Monasticism, Feudalism, The Crusades, and the Holy Roman
Empire.
Text-Books.—Thatcher and Schwill's The Middle Ages; Thatcher
and McNeal's Sourcebook of Mediæval History, or Robinson's Readings
in European History, vol. I; Emerton's Mediæval Europe and Adams'
Civilization during the Middle Ages will be required as parallel.
Daily, from 9:30 to 10:30. Professor McConnell. Rotunda, Room 3.
3. Modern Europe.—From the 15th Century to the present time.
The following topics will be studied. The Renaissance, the Protestant
Prussia under Monarchy, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic
Era and the establishment of Democracy during the nineteenth century.
Text-Books.—Schwill's Political History of Modern Europe, Robinson
and Beard's Development of Modern Europe, vol. II; Robinson's
Readings in European History, vol. II. Parallel readings will be assigned.
Daily, from 12:15 to 1:15. Professor McConnell. Rotunda,
Room 3.
4. English History.—In this course the institutional life of the English
people will be studied. Special stress will be laid on such topics
as: the Growth of Parliament, England's Colonial Empire and Policy,
the Industrial Revolution, Cabinet Government, and the Era of
Reform in the Nineteenth Century.
Text-Books.— Cheyney's Short History of England, Cheyney's Readings
in English History. Readings will be assigned and required in
Green's Short History of the English People; Traill's Social England,
and the Dictionary of National Biography.
Daily, from 10:30 to 11:30. Professor McConnell. Rotunda,
Room 3.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 July 1st to July 22nd, from 3:30 to 4:30. Professor
McManaway. Rotunda, Room 4.
8. Review of United States History.—This course is planned for
those expecting to take the State examination for first grade certificate.
Besides the review of subject matter, attention will be given to
methods of study and of presentation, with use of maps, outlines, and
other history helps.
Daily, from 9:30 to 10:30. Mr. McManaway. Cabell Hall, Room 3.
Certificate Credit.—Summer School Professional Certificate—Advanced
Grade, History 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; Summer School Professional
Certificate—College Grade, History 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; Professional
Grammar Grades Certificate—History 5, 6, and 8.
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