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Class of Literature and Rhetoric.

In the class of Literature and Rhetoric, the English Language, English
Composition, Rhetoric, and the English Classics, with the History
of English Literature, are studied.

The origin, growth and philological peculiarities of the Language are
considered; the various influences, domestic and external, by which it has
been brought to its present condition, are explained; the general principles
of Rhetoric and Criticism are taught; the lives of the most eminent
authors in the language are treated in their historical order and connection;
and the critical examination and appreciation of their chief productions
occupy much of the time of the student. The class will also be
required to practice Literary Composition.

Text-Books.—Jamieson's Grammar of Rhetoric; Shaw's Complete Manual of English
Literature, Ed. Smith and Tuckerman; Student's Specimens of English Literature,
Ed. Shaw and Smith, London.

Shakspeare's Complete Works; Milton's Poetical Works.

For instruction in Oratory or spoken composition, those portions of
Dr. Broadus's Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons which
are appropriate to secular purposes, are specially commended. The study
of Angus's Handbook of the English Language is also recommended.