 | The University of Virginia record February, 1908 |  |
THE ACADEMIC SCHOOLS.
| EDWIN ANDERSON ALDERMAN, D. C. L., LL. D., | President |
| JAMES MORRIS PAGE, M. A., Ph. D., | Dean |
| THOMAS FITZHUGH, M. A., | Professor of Latin |
| MILTON WYLIE HUMPHREYS, M. A., Ph. D., LL. D., | Professor of Greek |
| JAMES ALBERT HARRISON, L. H. D., LL. D., | Professor of Teutonic Languages |
| RICHARD HENRY WILSON, M. A., Ph. D., | Professor of Romanic Languages |
| WILLIAM HOLDING ECHOLS, B. S., C. E., | Professor of Mathematics |
| JAMES MORRIS PAGE, M. A., Ph. D., | Professor of Mathematics |
| WILLIAM MYNN THORNTON, LL. D., | Professor of Applied Mathematics |
| ORMOND STONE, M. A., | Professor of Practical Astronomy |
| FRANCIS HENRY SMITH, M. A., LL. D., | Emeritus Professor of Natural Philosophy |
| JOHN WILLIAM MALLET, Ph. D., M. D., LL. D., F. R. S., | Professor of Chemistry |
| ROBERT MONTGOMERY BIRD, B. A., B. S., Ph. D., | Collegiate Professor of Chemistry |
| FRANCIS PERRY DUNNINGTON, B. S., C. E., | Professor of Analytical Chemistry |
| ALBERT HENRY TUTTLE, M. S., | Professor of Biology |
| WILLIAM MORRIS FONTAINE, M. A., | Professor of Natural History and Geology |
| THOMAS LEONARD WATSON, M. S., Ph. D., | Professor of Economic Geology |
| RICHARD HEATH DABNEY, M. A., Ph. D., | Professor of History |
| THOMAS WALKER PAGE, Ph. D., LL. D., | Professor of Economics |
| CHARLES WILLIAM KENT, M. A., Ph. D., | Professor of English Literature |
| NOAH KNOWLES DAVIS, M. A., Ph. D., LL. D., | Emeritus Professor of Moral Philosophy |
| ALBERT LEFEVRE, Ph. D., LL. D., | Professor of Philosophy |
| BRUCE RYBURN PAYNE, M. A., Ph. D., | Professor of Secondary Education and Psychology |
| WILLIAM HARRY HECK, M. A., | Professor of Education |
| WILLIAM MENTZELL FORREST, A. B., | Associate Professor of Biblical History and Literature |
| WILLIAM HARRISON FAULKNER, M. A., Ph. D., | Adjunct Professor of Teutonic Languages |
| EDWIN PRESTON DARGAN, Ph. D., | Adjunct Professor of Romanic Languages |
| LLEWELLYN GRIFFITH HOXTON, M. A., B. S., | Adjunct Professor of Physics |
| ALBERT STUART BOLLING, M. A., | Instructor in Latin |
| WELDON THOMAS MYERS, A. B., | Instructor in Latin |
| JAMES SUGARS McLEMORE, B. A., | Instructor in Latin |
| HERBER MICHAEL HAYS, | Instructor in Greek |
| JOHN JENNINGS LUCK, M. A., | Instructor in Mathematics |
| WILLIAM BEVERLEY STONE, M. A., Ph. D., | Instructor in Mathematics |
| JAMES NEWTON MICHIE, B. A., | Instructor in Mathematics |
| CHARLES WATSON GIVENS, A. B., | Instructor in Mathematics |
| HARRY CLO, M. S., | Instructor in Physics |
| WILLIAM WILSON STANLEY BUTLER, B. A., | Instructor in Physics |
| THOMAS DWIGHT SLOAN, B. A., | Instructor in Chemistry |
| WILLIAM ALLISON KEPNER, M. A., | Instructor in Biology |
| JOHN WALTER WAYLAND, M. A., Ph. D., | Instructor in History |
| JOHN CLARENCE HIPP, B. A., | Instructor in Economics |
| LEONIDAS RUTLEDGE WHIPPLE, B. A., | Instructor in Journalism |
| CHARLES WAKEFIELD PAUL, | Instructor in Public Speaking |
| MALCOLM HARTWELL ARNOLD, M. A., | Instructor in English Literature |
| WALTER LARABEE LEIGHTON, A. M., | Instructor in English Literature |
| FREDERICK ARTHUR HODGE, A. B., | Instructor in Philosophy |
| CHARLES POLLARD OLIVIER, B. A., | Assistant in Astronomy |
| STANLEY REEVES, A. B., | Assistant in Physics |
| JOHN WINFREE WEST, M. E., | Assistant in Physics |
| CHARLES METCALF BYRNES, B. S., M. D., | Assistant in Chemistry |
| BERNARD HEWETT KYLE, B. S., | Assistant in Chemistry |
| TURNER MOREHEAD HARRIS, A. B., | Assistant in Chemistry |
| COLIN MACKENZIE MACKALL, | Assistant in Chemistry |
| STAPLETON DABNEY GOOCH, | Assistant in Chemistry |
| JOEL HILL WATKINS, | Assistant in Economic Geology |
| THOMAS TOWLES, | Assistant in English Literature |
| WILLIAM OSCAR RYBURN, A. B., | Assistant in English Literature |
| RICHARD PARDEE WILLIAMS, JR., | Assistant in Philosophy |
| MALCOLM HARTWELL ARNOLD, A. B., A. M., | Licentiate in Latin |
| EDWIN NORTON MOORE, | Licentiate in German |
The Academic Schools comprise the Schools of Languages,
Mathematics, Sciences, History, Literature, Economics, Philosophy, Education,
and Biblical Literature. In the undergraduate courses of these
Schools is comprised the work of the College with the degree of Bachelor
of Arts; in the graduate courses is comprised the work of the Department
of Graduate Studies, with the degrees of Graduate in a School, Master of
Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy. The professors and instructors in the
Academic Schools compose the Academic Faculty, which deals with questions
concerning the work both of the College and of the Department of
Graduate Studies.
A full statement of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts
will be found under the head of the College; of the requirements for the
other academic degrees, under the Department of Graduate Studies. In the
detailed account of the courses and equipment of the Academic Schools,
given in the following pages, the order of the courses in the particular
School, and the relation of each course to the academic degrees of the
University, is indicated as follows:
The numeral placed after each course indicates the order of the course
in the particular School; the letter placed after the numeral indicates the
value of the course as a part of the work required for an academic degree,
viz.:
A: the first-year course in a School, in which more than one year's
work is required, if the School in question is elected as one of the subjects
for the B. A. degree.
B: a course that has full value for the B. A. degree, either as a
group elective or as an elective-at-large.
C: a course of full value, either as an elective-at-large for the B. A.
degree, for the M. A. degree, or as a secondary minor for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy.
D: all graduate courses having full value for the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy, either as primary minor or major courses for that degree.
Courses without any letter following have value only as electives-at-large
for the B. A. degree.
The Academic Schools are here arranged according to the grouping
of subjects for the B. A. degree.
SCHOOL OF LATIN.
Professor Fitz-Hugh.
Mr. Bolling.
Mr. Myers.
Mr. McLemore.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The four
blocks prescribed on page 73 for admission to Latin 1A.
Preparation.—The Latin work of the University finds its logical
place in the public school system as the continuation of the Latin work of
the High School. It presupposes accordingly four years of competent
instruction in Latin, involving the Roman pronunciation, habitual observance
of quantity and accent, regular drill in grammar and prose composition
through all preparatory years, elementary Reader (Viri Romae),
Nepos (Roman Lives), Cæsar's Gallic War, Cicero's easier Orations, Ovid's
Metamorphoses, and Vergil's Aeneid. If the preparation of the student
justifies it, he will be admitted to advanced standing, with due credit for
all work done elsewhere by him.
Attention is further called to the importance of beginning Greek for
all who wish to reap the full cultural benefit of the University courses in
Latin. The study of at least one Romanic language also is very desirable.
The Greek illumines incomparably all parts of Latin study, which bears in
turn a like relation to the Romanic.
General Statement.—The first three years of University Latin
are devoted to the broad cultural study of the language, literature, and life
of the Romans. In the course of the instruction the effort is made to
exhibit, as far as possible, the relation of Roman civilization to the Greek,
on the one hand, and to Romanic and modern on the other, and thus to
emphasize the unity and continuity of all human culture. The great desirability
of a knowledge of Greek and of at least one Romanic language is
therefore specially commended to the student of Latin.
The work is organized in all years as follows:
I. In Language: Systematic study of Latin Grammar, with oral
and written exercises in prose composition. One hour a
week.II. In Literature: Reading of authors in culture-historical series.
Two hours a week.III. In Life: Systematic study of Roman culture-history in English,
hand in hand with the study of the Latin authors.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: The Higher Entrance Examination in Latin prerequisite.
I. In Language: General grammar (Hale-Buck), with oral and
written exercises (Moulton-Collar, Mather-Wheeler).
II. In Literature: Historical, Sallust's Jugurthine War and Conspiracy
of Catiline—epic, Vergil's Aeneid (Books VII-XII), and Ovid's
Metamorphoses (Books XIII-XIV), with study of the hexameter—philosophic,
Cicero's Friendship and Old Age, and his Tusculan Disputations
and Dream of Scipio.
III. In Life: The geography, history and private life of the Romans
(Tozer's Classical Geography and Kiepert's Atlas Antiquus, Botsford's
Story of Rome, Johnston's Private Life of the Romans).
Course 2B: Course 1A or its equivalent prerequisite.—Either Course
2B or Course 3B may be offered as the elective from Group I, and the
other may be offered as an elective-at-large.
I. In Language: General grammar (Gildersleeve-Lodge), with oral
and written exercises (Gildersleeve-Lodge, Nutting, Bennett).
II. In Literature: Historical and biographic, Livy's Early History
of Rome (Books I-II), and Tacitus' Agricola—lyric and didactic, Catullus'
Odes and Vergil's Georgics, with study of the meters of lyric and didactic
verse—philosophic, Cicero's De Officiis and Seneca's Moral Essays.
III. In Life: The public life, religion, and mythology of the Romans
(Gow's Companion to School Classics, Fairbank's Mythology of Greece
and Rome.)
Course 3B: Course 1A or its equivalent prerequisite.—Either Course
2B or Course 3B may be offered as the elective from Group I, and the
other may be offered as an elective-at-large.
I. In Language: General grammar (Gildersleeve-Lodge), with oral
and written exercises (Gildersleeve-Lodge, Nutting, Bennett).
II. In Literature: Historical and descriptive, Livy's Hannibalic
War, and Tacitus' Germania—lyric and idyllic, Horace's Odes, and Vergil's
Bucolics, with study of the meters of lyric and idyllic verse—critical and
didactic, Cicero's De Claris Oratoribus and Quintilian's Training of the
Orator.
III. In Life: The artistic life of the Romans (Tarbell's History of
Greek Art, Goodyear's Roman Art).
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 4C: Course 2B or Course 3B or the equivalent of either
prerequisite.
I. In Language: Higher Syntax of the Cases (Gildersleeve-Lodge,
Peters), with oral and written exercises (Bennett, Moore, Nettleship).
II. In Literature: Epistolary and historical, Cicero's Letters, and
Tacitus' Annals—dramatic and satiric, Plautus' Captivi, Terence's Andria,
and Horace's Satires and Epistles, with study of the meters of scenic and
Orators.
III. In Life: The history of Roman Literature (MacKail's Latin
Literature, and Laing's Masterpieces of Latin Literature).
Course 5C: Course 2B or Course 3B or the equivalent of either
prerequisite.—Given in alternate years with Course 4C, and furnishing a
second M. A. elective in Latin.
I. In Language: Higher Syntax of the Moods (Gildersleeve-Lodge,
Peters), with oral and written exercises (Bennett, Moore, Nettleship).
II. In Literature: Historical and epistolary, Tacitus' Histories, and
Pliny's Letters—dramatic and satiric, Plautus' Mostellaria, Terence's
Phormio, and Juvenal's Satires, with study of the meters of scenic and
satiric verse—philosophic, Lucretius' De Rerum Natura, and Cicero's De
Natura Deorum.
III. In Life: The history of Roman philosophy (Mayor's History of
Ancient Philosophy from Thales to Cicero, and Pater's Marius the Epicurean.)
For Graduates Only.
Course 6D: Cource 4C or Course 5C, or the equivalent of either, prerequisite.—This
course is intended for those who desire to specialize in classical
philology, and especially for those who choose Latin as their major
elective for the degree of Doctor of Philisophy. Roman civilization is the link
between the Hellenic and the Romanic, and hence Latin philology, which
is the science of Roman civilization, has vital points of contact with Greek
philology on the one hand and with Romanic on the other. If the candidate's
main subject be Latin, a respectable familiarity with Greek is required,
since the language, literature, and higher culture of the Romans
are saturated with Greek influence. If the candidate's main subject be
Romanic, the Greek requirement is waived as far as practically possible,
and he is guided into the history of the Roman folk speech, the common
source of the Romanic tongues, and into acquaintance with the authors
who illustrate it in literature.
Plan of Work.—It is the aim of this course, as far as the teaching
force and the resources of the School permit, to prepare the candidate
to investigate independently the sources of our knowledge of the language,
monuments (literary and objective) and life of the Romans.
The following is therefore an outline of the course:
I. In Language: Elements of comparative grammar (Giles, supplemented
by Hirt and Sommer on Sounds and Inflections and by
Brugmann and Schmalz on Syntax)—introduction to Latin historical
grammar (Lindsay, supplemented by Landgraf)—systematic grammar
with Cicero's De Oratore—reading of epigraphic and literary
monuments illustrating the history of the Latin language.
II. In the Literary and Objective Monuments of the Romans:
Reading of authors in groups systematically planned to illustrate the
literary life of the Romans—history and interpretation of texts—elements
of palæography (Johnson, supplemented by Thompson), epigraphy
(Lindsay, supplemented by Egbert and Cagnat), numismatics
(Gnecchi, supplemented by Hill), topography and remains (Platner,
Mau, Strack, Furtwaengler).
III. In Roman Life: Constructive study of Roman culture-history—reading
of authors illustrating the development of Roman
civilization—study of modern authorities in Roman culture-history
(Philippson, Nissen, Mommsen, Marquardt-Mommsen, Preller-Jordan,
Springer-Michaelis and Winter, Schanz, Windelband).
Aids.—For the sake of first-hand access to important modern
authorities in Latin philology, the candidate is urged to acquire a
good reading knowledge of German, French, and Italian. Such a
mastery of German and French is imperative.
SCHOOL OF GREEK.
Professor Humphreys.
Mr. Hays.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination.
This school comprises the following courses:
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: A course for beginners. Text-books: Benner and
Smyth's Beginner's Greek Book; Xenophon's Anabasis. Young men who
have the opportunity are urged to prepare themselves for the next course
(2A) or Course 3B before coming to the University.
Course 2A: Course 1A prerequisite or the Entrance Examination in
Greek (or its equivalent).—A course of easy Attic Prose. Xenophon's
Memorabilia and Hellenica, Lysias, Goodwin's Grammar, Elementary
Exercises.
Course 3B: Course 2A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—A course of
Attic Prose and the Drama, Herodotus and Homer, Syntax, Exercises,
Literature, History, Meters, etc. The class will begin with Plato's Apology
and Crito.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 4C: Course 3B prerequisite.—A more advanced course, including
portions of Demosthenes, Thucydides, Æschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes,
Lyric Poetc; also Meters, Syntax, and Exercises.
For Graduates Only.
Courses 5D and 6D: Course 4C prerequisite.—Designed for those
who wish to devote themselves to classical scholarship, and especially for
those who choose Greek as their major elective for the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy. For admission to these courses, proficiency in Courses 2A
and 3B, or equivalent preparation is required. The course 4C may be taken
as the first year Ph. D. course. At present the additional work consists of
four special courses, each comprising three hours per week during a half
session. The lectures will be employed chiefly in directing the private study
of the students.
The four special courses offered at present are as follows:
I. A course of selected readings extending over the whole field
of Greek literature in the order of historical development. This course
is intended as a general survey.
II. A course in Attic Prose, especially the orators, directed
partly to questions of grammar, and partly to the artistic form and
style.
III. A study of the Attic drama, including the special study in
class of the Œdipus Tyrannus of Sophocles and the Frogs of Aristophanes.
IV. A study of the Greek poets, with special reference to music,
rhythm, meter, and structure. The ancient doctrine of meter and
rhythm will be carefully examined, and portions of the Lyric poets,
including Pindar, read in class.
For all the classes of this School private reading is prescribed,
and the examinations will be partly upon this and the work done in
class, and partly upon passages selected from the Greek authors at
will.
Text-Books.—Goodwin's Greek Grammar; Goodwin's Moods and Tenses; Veitch's
Verbs; Liddell and Scott's Lexicon (intermediate, and in Course 4C and above,
unabridged edition); Morey's History of Greece; Fowler's Greek Literature. Any
editions of Greek authors may be used, except when particular ones are specially
prescribed; but students should always have at hand Teubner's texts for reference,
and for use on examinations. At present Rhythm and Meters and some other subjects
are taught wholly or partly by lecture.
SCHOOL OF TEUTONIC LANGUAGES.
Professor Harrison.
Adj. Prof. Faulkner.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: In English;
the General Entrance Examination, and, in addition, Course 1A in
English Literature or its equivalent: in German; the General Entrance
Examination.
The subjects taught in this School are: the history, grammar,
and etymology of the English language (including Old and Middle
English), and English literature from its beginning to the time of
Shakespeare; the German language and literature (including Gothic,
Old and Middle High German).
I. English.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Course 1A in English Literature prerequisite.—Course 1B
in English is designed to lay a broad foundation for the intelligent study
of the language on both the historical (philological) and the literary side.
The opportunity is seized from the beginning to interest the student in the
history and etymology of current English words and phrases, to point him
by a general course of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) and Middle English to
the gradual evolution of Modern English as we have it now, and to furnish
him with ample material for the prosecution of further study and research.
A carefully graded series of texts and text-books will lead the student
from the language of Alfred through Chaucer and the Elizabethans to the
English of Victoria. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12-1, Cabell Hall:
Professor Harrison, Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Course 1B prerequisite.—This course is a more specialized
form of Course 1B on the same general lines; a knowledge of Anglo-Saxon
is essential to its profitable prosecution. The historical study of the
language is pursued in greater detail; the student's attention is concentrated
on the history and origins of English; lectures on the Poetry and Life of
the Anglo-Saxons are given; Fourteenth Century English receives detailed
attention, and selected works of the Elizabethan period will be examined
and studied critically.
The effort will constantly be made to make these courses in the English
Language run parallel on the linguistic side with the courses in
English Literature, so that the two may profitably be taken together.
Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
For Graduates Only.
Course 3D, Course 4D: Course 2C prerequisite.—Courses 3D and
4D are open to students who desire to specialize in the subject of English,
and especially to those who select English as their major subject, or as the
primary minor subject for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A general
statement only of their character can be given. English Literature of the
Old, Middle, and New English periods to the time of Shakespeare will be
exhaustively studied; English Philology, the foundations of which will
be laid in a thorough knowledge of Gothic, Old and Middle English, Old
and Middle High German, and Old French phonology and grammar, will
receive thorough treatment; general phonetics will be carefully studied;
and the principles of comparative grammar and syntax will be duly
explained.
The completion of either of these two courses will satisfy the requirements
for English as the primary minor for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy; the completion of both courses and the preparation of a
satisfactory dissertation will fulfil the requirements for English as the
major subject for the same degree.
In each course three hours a week (hours by appointment) is given
to lectures. In addition, the student is required to prepare, at stated
intervals, written seminary-papers, showing original research, and to attend
such other lectures and courses, in this or any other Academic School of
the University, as the Academic Faculty, on recommendation of the professor,
may deem necessary. Courses 3D and 4D were not given in
1907-1908.
The professor's large and choice collection of Anglo-Saxon, English,
German, and French philological works is open to the students in Courses
3D and 4D.
II. German.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: In this course the students begin with elementary grammar,
reading, and composition. About six hundred pages of German prose
are translated, and thirty pages of German in the form of weekly exercises
are written. One hour a week is given to conversation. Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 1—2, Cabell Hall: Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
Course 2B: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—Course 2B
in German is designed to give the student a general knowledge and understanding
The grammar is studied, so far as it is necessary to acquire the ability to
read German rapidly, without translation, and to discuss, either in speech
or writing, the ordinary topics of every-day life and thought; written
translation of English into German, in the form of weekly exercises,
familiarize the student with grammatical analysis; daily dictation exercises
and daily discussion in German of various topics in connection with the
subject of the lecture, train the student's ear and tongue to familiarity with
spoken German; and appropriate texts in prose and poetry make him
acquainted with the history and literature of Modern Germany. Parallel
reading is required. Two sections: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, I, 10—11;
II, 1—2, Cabell Hall: Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
Course 3: Scientific German: Course 1A prerequisite.—Students
taking this course will, during the first term of the session, take the work
of Course 2B, outlined above. During the second and third terms Course
3 will continue the grammar, exercise, and dictation work with Course
2B, but will devote the two other hours per week to the reading and discussion
of various scientific monographs in German. Course 3 will not
be given unless there are twelve or more applicants for the work of the
course. Hours by appointment. Adjunct Professor Faulkner.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 4C: Course 2B prerequisite.—This course is a more specialized
continuation of Course 2B in German, on the same general lines. The
historical study of German is taken up; the masterpieces of German literature
are systematically studied in critical annotated texts; exercises continue
throughout the year; and the literature and life of Germany are
studied in some detail. Parallel reading is required, and one hour a week
is given to conversation. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10—11; Professor
Harrison.
For Graduates Only.
Course 5D: Course 4C prerequisite.—German Literature since 1730,
critically studied according to periods. Intensive study of individual
authors and schools. Three hours a week (by appointment). The work
of this course is conducted entirely in German. Adjunct Professor
Faulkner.
Course 6D: Course 4C prerequisite.—Gothic, Old High German,
Middle High German. Three hours a week. Professor Harrison.
The completion of either Course 5D or Course 6D will satisfy
the requirements for German as the primary minor for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy; the completion of both courses, and the preparation
German as the major subject for the same degree.
In each of these courses three hours a week is given to lectures.
In addition the student is required to prepare, at stated intervals,
written seminary-papers showing original research, and to attend
such other lectures and courses, in this or any other Academic School
of the University, as the Academic Faculty, on recommendation of
the professor, may deem necessary. Courses 5D and 6D were not
given in 1907-1908.
Conversation Clubs.—An opportunity for practice in German conversation
is given to students who desire it in the conversation clubs
connected with the work of the school. These clubs are open to all
students of German in the University, and meet, under the direction
of the adjunct professor, one hour a week each. Attendance is voluntary,
and membership in each club is limited to twelve.
SCHOOL OF ROMANIC LANGUAGES.
Professor Wilson.
Adj. Prof. Dargan.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination.
French, Old French, Spanish, and Italian are taught in the School.
There are three courses in French, two courses in Spanish, one course
in Italian, and one course in Old French.
The requirements for the B. A. elective in group II, as restricted
to Romanic Languages, may be satisfied by a student completing the
two French courses or by his completing the two Spanish courses,
according as he shall choose. Either French or Italian may be
offered for the M. A. degree. The course in Old French is technical
and is intended to complement the doctorate work done at this University
in English and German Literature.
French.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: Beginners may take this course. Elementary grammar
is reviewed; the irregular verb is considered at length; intermediary texts
are read; stress is laid upon pronunciation; exercises in dictation and in
composition occupy one-third of the time throughout the year. Books,
first term: Fraser and Squair's Grammar; L'Evasion du Duc de Beaufort.
Adjunct Professor Dargan.
Course 2B: Course 1A prerequisite, or its equivalent.—The novel,
drama, and lyric of the Nineteenth Century are touched upon; the subjunctive
mood is studied; oral exercises are used; the history of French
Literature is examined. Books, first term: Gasc's Dictionary; Fraser and
Squair's Grammar; Saintsbury's History of French Literature; Dumas'
Monte-Cristo; Gautier's Jettatura. Professor Wilson.
Course 3C: Course 1A and 2B prerequisite.—Forty lectures are devoted
to the interpretation of Modern French prose; twenty lectures to
defining the tendencies of Modern French fiction; and forty lectures to
an appreciation of France's place in civilization. Books, first term: Nodier,
Contes; Hugo, Notre-Dame de Paris; Sand, Indiana; Pellissier, Le
mouvement littéraire du XIXe Siécle; Foncin, Le Pays de France. Professor
Wilson, Adjunct Professor Dargan.
Spanish.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: This is a beginner's course, offered to those students
who desire to undertake the study of the language, either from a cultural
or a practical standpoint. A survey of the main feature of the grammar,
composition, and the reading of modern texts constitute the course. Dictation
and other oral exercises will further the student's knowledge of colloquial
Spanish. Text-books, first term: Hill's and Ford's Grammar;
Carrión and Vital Aza, Zaragüeta. Adjunct Professor Dargan.
Course 2B: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—The lyric,
drama, and novel of modern Spain are read and discussed. The grammar
in use will be completed, and the verb will be made the subject of special
study. Composition and dictation will occupy one-third of the time. The
conversational method will be employed, as far as practicable. The history
of Spanish Literature will be studied. Text-books, first term: Hill's and
Ford's Grammar; Appleton's Dictionary; Taboada, Cuentos Alegres;
Pereda, Pedro Sánchez. Adjunct Professor Dargan.
Italian.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 3C: French 1A and 2B or Spanish 1A and 2B prerequisite.—
One course is offered, for which no previous knowledge of Italian is required.
Students are advanced rapidly through an elementary grammar,
and then through a series of graded texts to the point where Modern
Italian is read with ease. Several of the more important monuments of
the Nineteenth Century are read and discussed, after which the attention
of Italian Literature is studied, and also that of the Renaissance. Textbooks,
first term: Grandgent's Grammar; Edgren's Dictionary; Amicis,
Alberto; Barrili, Una Notte Bizzarra. Professor Wilson.
Old French.
For Graduates Only.
Course 4D: This course is intended to complement the doctorate
work done at this University in English and German Literature and at the
same time constitute a basis of advanced instruction for men aspiring to
Romance scholarship. The course is open to students who have completed
the French, Spanish, and Italian courses at this University, or the
equivalent elsewhere.
Lectures and class-work incident to the course are conducted in
French. Important monuments of Old French are translated into the
modern idiom, and the syntax and literary tendencies of different periods
are contrasted. Professor Wilson.
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS.
Professor Echols.
Professor Page.
Dr. Stone.
Mr. Luck.
Mr. Michie.
Mr. Givens.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The four
blocks set in Mathematics at the General Entrance Examinations.
In this School as at present organized there are eight courses.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: Admission to the School prerequisite. This class meets
three times a week, and devotes about three months to each of the three
subjects—Geometry, Trigonometry, and Algebra.
In Geometry the work begins with the solution of numerous
original exercises in Plane Geometry, and proceeds through Solid
Geometry with constant drill in original exercises.
In Trigonometry, a complete course in Plane and Spherical Trigonometry
is pursued with constant drill in the solution of problems, and
exercises in the use of logarithms.
In Algebra, the work begins with the Progressions and proceeds
with the study of the Binomial Formula, Convergence and Divergence
of Series, with special study of the Binomial, Exponential, and Logarithmic
for the Theory of Equations with which the course is closed.
In addition to the regular examinations held during the session, there
will be held a special examination on the work of Course 1A on the first
day of each session, to which any student registered in the School of Mathematics
will be admitted. To a student successfully passing this examination
will be given a certificate of proficiency in the work required in Course
1A. Professor Page.
Text-Books.—Venable, Legendre's Geometry, with Exercises; Loney, Trigonometry,
Part I; Murray, Spherical Trigonometry; Charles Smith, Treatise on Algebra.
Course 2B: Course 1A prerequisite.—The class devotes three months
to Analytical Geometry and six months to the Differential and Integral
Calculus.
In Analytical Geometry, the Cartesian method of representing a function
by points, lines, and surfaces is considered, and a special study of the
conic sections is made. In three dimensions, as far as the time permits,
the straight line, the plane and the conicoids are introduced and discussed.
In the Calculus a careful study of the functions of one variable is
made, and is followed by the study of functions of two and three variables
as far as the time allows.
In this class both the educational and the practical value of the topics
considered, as well as their importance with regard to all further work in
mathematics, are clearly brought to view. Constant drill at the board and
frequent examination and repetition of principles are insisted on. Professor
Echols.
Text-Books.—Charles Smith, Conic Sections; Notes on Analytical Geometry of
Three Dimensions; Echols, Differential and Integral Calculus.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 3C: Course 2B prerequisite.—This course begins with the
study of Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions. The Differential and
Integral Calculus is taken up, at the point left off in Course 2B, and is
systematically studied along broad lines. A course of parallel reading on
the History of Mathematics is assigned and an examination held in this
subject. The course closes with the study of Ordinary Differential Equations.
Professor Echols.
For Graduates Only.
Text-Books.—Charles Smith, Solid Geometry; Echols, Differential and Integral
Calculus; Williamson, Differential Calculus; Williamson, Integral Calculus; Murray,
Differential Equations; Cajori, History of Mathematics.
The candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, who chooses
Mathematics for his major subject, is required to complete the work of
the five following courses, as well as that of Course 3C, and to present a
dissertation which shall be acceptable to the Faculty.
Course 4D: A Course in Geometry: Course 3C prerequisite.—An
advanced course in analytic geometry, in homogeneous, tangential and
radial coördinates, with applications to kinematics and the theory of
homogeneous displacement. A study is made of the foundations on which
Geometry is based after the methods of Hilbert, Lobatschewsky, Riemann,
etc. Professor Echols.
Course 5D: A Course in Differential Geometry: Course 3C prerequisite.—In
this the year will be devoted to a course in the Applications of
the Differential and Integral Calculus to Geometry, with special reference
to the theory of the General Space Curve, the Surface, and the Surface
Curve. Professor Page.
Course 6D: A Course in the Theory of Continuous Groups:
Course 3C prerequisite.—In this will be presented an outline of the General
Theory of Continuous Groups of point and contact transformations. Numerous
application to Geometry and Differential Equations will be adduced.
Professor Page.
Course 7D: A Course in Differential Equations: Course 3C prerequisite.—In
this there will be presented a course in Ordinary and Partial
Differential Equations. In the discussion of the Ordinary Differential
Equation particular attention is paid to the theory of integration of such
equations as admit of a known Transformation Group, and the classic
methods of integration are compared with those which flow from the
Theory of Continuous Groups. A similar method is adopted in the study
of the Linear Partial Differential Equation of the First Order. As far as the
time admits, the theories of integration of the Complete System, as well as
those of the General Partial Differential Equation of the First and Second
Orders, will be discussed. Professor Page.
[Not more than two of the Courses 5D, 6D, 7D, are offered in one
session.]
Course 8D: A Course in the Theory of Functions: Course 3C
prerequisite.—In this class is offered to advanced students a course in
Mathematical Analysis. The treatment of the subject is arranged under
three heads, as follows:
The design of the numbers of analysis and the laws of the operations
to which they are subject are studied after the methods of Dedekind and
Tannery, Cantor and Weierstrass, as introductory to the study of functions.
The study of the Theory of Functions of a Real Variable, including
series, products, and continued fractions.
The General Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable is studied
after the methods of Cauchy, Riemann, and Weierstrass.
A special study is made of the series of Taylor and of Fourier. Professor
Echols.
The work in Courses 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D and 8D is carried on by means
of lectures, notes, and the systematic reading of the standard authors in
texts and in journals.
SCHOOL OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS.
Professor Thornton.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination, and Course 1A in the School of Mathematics
or its equivalent constitute the minimum of training needed
for entrance on the work below.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General Mechanics: Mathematics 1A prerequisite.—
This course, which comprises the work in Mechanics for the B. A. elective,
is of a fundamental character. Elementary mathematical methods are
employed, but no student is prepared to begin it who has not acquired a
sound working knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, and Plane Trigonometry,
with the rudiments of Analytical Geometry: Course 2B in Pure Mathematics
must also be taken parallel with this course, unless the student
already possesses a fair knowledge of the Infinitesimal Calculus. The work
is distributed over the three terms of the session, as follows:
First Term—General Introduction to Mechanics.
Second Term—Statics, graphical and analytical.
Third Term—Elementary Hydrostatics.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Analytical Mechanics: Mathematics 2B and Course
1B prerequisite.—This course embraces the work in Mechanics for the
M. A. elective. The distribution of the work over the three terms of the
session is as follows:
First Term—Dynamics of a Particle.
Second Term—Statics, and Plane Kinematics.
Third Term—Dynamics of a Rigid Body.
For Graduates Only.
Course 3D: Mixed Mathematics: Mathematics 3C and Course 2C
prerequisite.—This course represents graduate work for the Ph. D. degree.
equivalent preparation will be admitted to it. The course in Analytical
Mechanics is a necessary preliminary. The work is distributed as follows,
and is given mainly by lectures:
A. Theory of Attraction and the Potential.
B. General Principles of Theoretical Dynamics.
C. Dynamics of Material Systems.
D. Theory of Elasticity.
E. Hydrodynamics.
F. Higher Geodesy.
The six courses are intended to cover two years of graduate work.
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY.
Professor Stone.
Mr. Olivier.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination, and Course 1A in the School of Mathematics
or its equivalent.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General Astronomy: Mathematics 1A prerequisite.—
The primary aim of this course is to give such a knowledge of the facts,
principles, and methods of Astronomy as every well-educated person should
possess.
The instruction is given by oral examinations, by lectures, and by the
assignment of problems. The mental discipline of the student is kept
constantly in view, and an earnest effort is made to create a habit of clear
and logical thinking.
Text-Book.—Young's General Astronomy.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Celestial Mechanics: Course 1B and Mathematics 2B
(or its equivalent) prerequisite.—The principal subjects considered are
rectilinear motion, central forces, potential, problems of two, three and n
bodies, perturbations, determination of a preliminary orbit.
Course 3C: Practical Astronomy: Course 1B and Mathematics 2B
(or its equivalent) prerequisite.—Spherical Astronomy and theory of
astronomical instruments, with practical exercises in making and reducing
astronomical observations.
For Graduates Only.
Course 4D: Celestial Mechanics: Course 2C prerequisite.—Problem
of three bodies, and theory of perturbations.
Course 5D: Lunar Theory: Course 2C prerequisite.
Course 6D: Recent Advances in Celestial Mechanics: Course 4D
prerequisite.—Researches of Hill, Newcomb, Guldin, Poincaré, and others.
Course 7D: Advanced Spherical Astronomy: Course 3C prerequisite.—Determination
of the positions of the fixed stars, preparation of
star catalogues, statistical study of the structure of the sidereal universe.
For information in regard to Fellowships in Astronomy application
should be made to the Professor in charge of the School.
The Astronomical Observatory is situated upon an elevation known
as Mount Jefferson, which furnishes an unobstructed horizon. The principal
building is a rotunda forty-five feet in diameter, and contains the
great Clark refractor of twenty-six inches aperture. The building and
instrument are the gift of Leander J. McCormick, Esq., of Chicago. The
computing rooms are adjoining, and contain clock, chronograph, etc., and
a working library. In a smaller building are a three-inch Fauth transit
and a four-inch Kahler equatorial.
A temporary Students' Observatory has been recently erected in the
rear of Dawson's Row, and is intended more especially for the use of
students in Course 1B.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.
Adj. Prof. Hoxton.
Mr. Clo.
Mr. Butler.
Mr. Reeves.
Mr. West.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: See p. 78.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Experimental Physics.—This course is intended to
include Elementary Mechanics, Sound, Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism.
Instruction is given by lectures and text-books, with illustrative
experiments and numerical problems. The student is expected to spend
from five to six hours a week in the laboratory, performing simple quantitative
experiments, of which written reports are to be submitted.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Electricity and Magnetism: Course 1B and Mathematics
2B prerequisite.—The elements of the mathematical theory are
developed, making free use of the methods of the calculus, beginning,
however, with fundamental principles the subject. Laboratory work more
advanced than that in Course 1B will be required, occupying the student
from four to six hours a week, and aiming at the more exact measurement
of the chief physical quantities here dealt with.
Course 3C: Optics: Course 1B and Mathematics 2B prerequisite.—
The same general remarks apply to this as to Course 2C.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory.
This building is now completed and occupied. The equipment is such
as to offer unusual facilities in several directions for both elementary and
advanced practical work. The working rooms are remarkable for stability,
light, and uniformity of temperature. Electricity, gas, and water, as well
as steam heat, are supplied to each of them. The structure was specially
designed to meet the requirements of Practical Physics, and is convenient
within, while it is sightly without.
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY.
Professor Mallet.
Mr. Sloan.
Dr. Byrnes.
Mr. Kyle.
Professor Bird.
Mr. Harris.
Mr. Mackall.
Mr. Gooch.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination.
In this School the following courses are offered:
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General Chemistry.—Three terms, Lectures Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 11 to 12. Laboratory six hours a week (see
schedule of studies for hours the different sections meet.) The fundamental
principles and phenomena of inorganic, organic and physical
chemistry are discussed, and the foundation of qualitative analysis are
taken up at appropriate places throughout the course. No previous
study of chemistry is demanded. Professor Bird.
Text-Books.—Remsen's College Chemistry, and Alexander Smith's General Chemistry.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Industrial Chemistry.—Professor Mallet. This course
is concerned with the applications of chemistry to the purposes of human
life. It examines in detail the chemical principles and processes specially
involved in the more important arts and manufactures.
Text-Books.—F. H. Thorp's Outlines of Industrial Chemistry; Huntington &
McMillan's Metals, their Properties and Treatment. Recommended for reference:
Richardson and Watt's Chemical Technology; T. E. Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied
Chemistry; Girardin's Leçons de Chimie Elémentaire appliquée aux Arts Industriels;
W. E. Roberts-Austen's Introduction to the Study of Metallurgy; Sadtler's HandBook
of Industrial Organic Chemistry, etc.
The collections of the University in illustration of the processes and
products of Industrial Chemistry have been procured at much expense
extensive and good; among the best on this side of the Atlantic.
In both courses there are one or more reviews each week of the
subjects under discussion, involving questions put by, as well as to, the
students; and exercises in writing are given out to afford practice in the
calculations which are needed by the chemist.
Course 3C: Organic Chemistry: Laboratory course. Professor
Bird. Three terms; six hours a week. The principal reactions and properties
of the different classes of compounds of carbon are studied experimentally
and the more important compounds are prepared. Two terms
of this course are taken by medical students during their first year.
Course 1B or its equivalent is a prerequisite.
Text-Book.—Remsen's Organic Chemistry.
For Graduates Only.
For admission to a Ph. D. course in the School of Chemistry 3C and
4D, the previous completion of Course 1 and Course 2C in Analytical
Chemistry, will be required; but this part of the requirement may be
waived, provided satisfactory evidence be furnished that the student has
already made equivalent attainment elsewhere.
Laboratory work will be applied to subjects involving original investigation.
It is desirable that the student shall, himself, as far as possible,
select subjects for investigation, but when he cannot do so, suitable questions
will be presented to him, and he will be encouraged to work them out
for himself, with only such aid and guidance as may prove to be indispensable.
Advanced reading may also be prescribed, especially in the
shape of the literature of particular topics, to be looked up from various
sources and condensed by the student.
Course 4D: Theoretical and Organic Chemistry.—Professor Mallet.
In this course a more advanced study is made of general chemical
theory and a detailed discussion of the compounds of carbon.
Text-Books.—Syllabus of the Professor's Lectures; Bernthsen's Organic Chemistry,
translated by G. McGowan. Recommended for reference: Roscoe and Schorlemmer's
Elements of Chemistry; Lothar Meyer's Outlines of Theoretical Chemistry
(English translation); Watt's Dictionary of Chemistry; Ernst von Meyer's History
of Chemistry.
Course 5D: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: Laboratory course.
Professor Bird. Three terms; nine hours a week. The classes of inorganic
compounds and their principal reactions are studied experimentally,
especially those upon which Analytical Chemistry is based. This is followed
by the preparation of a number of inorganic compounds. Course
1B or its equivalent is a prerequisite.
Text-Book.—Volhard and Zimmermann's Manual, Renouf's translation.
SCHOOL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY.
Professor Dunnington.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination. The regular work of this School, constituting
a complete course in Practical Chemistry, is divided into
two courses, as follows:
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1: This course consists of three lessons a week throughout
the session, after each of which the students spend three or four hours
in practical experiments in the Laboratory. A course in Chemical manipulation
is first given, then Blowpipe Analysis, Fire Assaying of Ores of
Lead, Gold, and Silver, and a systematic course in Inorganic Qualitative
Analysis, followed by practice in analysis of salts, alloys, and ores, determination
of minerals and the examination of potable water, coal, limestone,
clay, and so on, together with some simpler quantitative determinations.
Weekly written exercises are required.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: The work of the second course is also given in three
lessons a week throughout the session, each being followed by four hours
or more of practical laboratory work. This course is primarily one in
Quantitative Analysis. After some training in manipulation and gravimetric
estimations, the class pursues volumetric estimations and a full
course in Quantitative Analysis of minerals, ores, coal, soil, iron and steel,
technical products, and so on. Weekly written exercises are required. As
the student advances in the course he is encouraged to undertake original
research and assist in its prosecution; and in determining his fitness for
graduation, work of this kind is considered as having much weight.
The Laboratory is open to students six days in the week, during all
the working hours of the day.
Students may register either for the first course, or for both courses at
the same time; candidates for the M. A. elective are required to complete
both courses. Those who accomplish this are prepared for work as
Analytical Chemists, Assayers, Druggists, or Teachers of Chemistry.
Among the works recommended to laboratory students are: Fresenius's Qualitative
and Quantitative Analysis, A. I. Cohn; Olsen's Quantitative Chemical Analysis;
Venable's Qualitative Analysis (3d ed.); Greville William's Hand-Book of Chemical
Manipulation; Woehler's Examples for Practice in Chemical Analysis; Foye's HandBook
of Mineralogy.
A course of lectures in Agricultural Chemistry is given in this
School (see p. 222).
For Graduates Only.
The graduate course is designed for those seeking the degree of Ph.
D., and also for such students as desire to increase the range of their
experience as analysts, and to cultivate their powers of original investigation.
It is required of those who enter this course that they shall have previously
completed Courses 1 and 2C, in this School, and Courses 1B, 2C,
3C, and 4D in that of General Chemistry, or that they shall have previously
made equivalent attainments elsewhere.
Laboratory work will be conducted daily, and suggestions and due
assistance will be given in its prosecution.
While the work is adapted to the special aims or tastes of each student,
it will in all cases comprise some practice in the more elaborate
processes of analysis, ultimate and proximate organic analysis, some study
in analytical methods and some original problems, also the reading and
the summarizing of extracts from current journals, and, for all who are
seeking the degree of Ph. D., a dissertation embodying the results of some
original research.
The Chemical Laboratory is a building planned and erected for
the purpose. It is warmed throughout by hot water, completely fitted with
the most approved appliances, and stocked with apparatus, models, materials,
and specimens. The commodious lecture-room, with work and storeroom
attached, is provided with every convenience for exhibiting a complete
series of experiments illustrating the lectures on General Chemistry.
The Analytical Laboratory will accommodate forty working students, and
is furnished with work-tables, gas, water, and all proper laboratory fixtures;
smaller rooms are devoted to weighing, evaporations, assaying,
etc., and all requisite apparatus, chemicals, minerals, materials for analysis,
etc., are kept constantly supplied by home purchases and importation.
MILLER SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY.
Professor Tuttle.
Mr. Kepner.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination.
The work of this school is designed to meet the wants of students
who desire such knowledge of the principles of Biology and of the methods
of biological research as should properly form part of a liberal education,
or who desire such training as will fit them for independent work as
students or as teachers in that department of knowledge, or for other
professional work therein; and of those who seek such acquaintance with
the facts and laws of Biology as will prepare them for entrance upon the
biological sciences to the art of Agriculture as described in another portion
of this catalogue (p. 222).
Each student who enters upon the work of either of the courses
described below is required to provide himself with a section razor, a
good pocket magnifier, a small case of dissecting instruments, and a notebook
of approved pattern. All other necessary apparatus, reagents, etc.,
are furnished by the laboratory. There is a laboratory fee for materials
consumed in connection with the work of each of the courses.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General Biology.—This course is intended to serve (as
far as the work of a single course may) as an introduction to all of the
biological sciences, including those fundamental to the profession of
Medicine. Its pursuit is intended to make the student familiar with the
laboratory method of study, and at the same time to impart to him some
direct knowledge of the most readily discernible facts of structure and
laws of function in living things, as seen in a series of representative
plants and animals. In it he is made acquainted with the use of the microscope,
with the simpler and more frequently used processes of biological
technic, and with the principles of physiological experimentation; and with
these aids is taught to observe, to record the results of his observations,
and to draw conclusions therefrom. Through it he is led to discern the
fundamental activities and the corresponding essentials of organization
characteristic of all living beings, as distinguished from inanimate objects;
as well as the important differences which distinguish plants from animals.
By it he is thus prepared for the intelligent (and in some measure for the
independent) study of either of the great divisions of the organic world;
for the consideration of the important economic relations of living organisms,
both plant and animal; or for the detailed and specific study of the
structure and functions of the human body.
This course is offered yearly; it, or an accepted equivalent course
successfully pursued elsewhere, is required for admission to the Department
of Medicine, or to the pursuit of the courses which follow. The
work of the course consists of three lectures and three laboratory exercises
a week.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Botany and Plant Morphology: Course 1B prerequisite.
—The course in structural and systematic Botany is largely devoted to the
study of the anatomy and histology of representatives of the principal
divisions of the vegetable kingdom, and to their comparative morphology,
beginning with the lowest and passing to the highest plants; as far as possible,
concluding portion of the course is devoted to the specific study of the
classification and distribution of the higher plants; and of the local flora,
particularly in its ecological relations.
Course 3C: Invertebrate Zoölogy and Morphology: Course 1B
prerequisite.—In this course a study is made of a series of forms representative
of the principal groups of the invertebrate division of the animal
kingdom, their anatomy, histology, and, as far as practicable, their embryology
being studied. The practical work of the laboratory is supplemented
by lectures upon the organization and life-history of the forms examined,
and that of allied forms, and upon their relations as thereby indicated.
One or more of the leading groups is discussed and studied somewhat in
detail in such a manner as to illustrate the principles and the meaning of
zoölogical classification as based upon structure and development.
Course 4C: Vertebrate Zoölogy and Morphology: Courses 1B and
3C prerequisite.—The work of the course begins with a study of the elements
of Vertebrate Embryology: this is followed by the detailed comparative
study of the structure and development of one or more systems
of organs as existing in the vertebrates and in those forms which may be
regarded as phylogenetically most nearly related to the vertebrate stock.
The work of the laboratory is accompanied by illustrative lectures, and by
a discussion of the classification of the vertebrates and their distribution
both in space and in time.
The work of each of the three courses just described will consist of
two laboratory exercises per week, with the accompanying lectures; and
a third lecture period, at a convenient hour, when the three classes will
meet in one body: this weekly period will be devoted to the discussion of
questions common to all three lines of study.
The completion of the work thus outlined will satisfy the requirements
for students who offer either of these courses as an elective at large for the
degree of Bachelor of Arts. Students who offer either of these courses
as an elective for the degree of Master of Arts will be required to perform
independently (upon subjects individually assigned) additional work in
amount about equal to a third laboratory period per week.
Course 2C will be given yearly: Courses 3C and 4C are offered yearly,
but either may be withdrawn at the beginning of the session if not elected
by at least four students.
For Graduates Only.
Course 5D: Cytology and Comparative Histology: Course 1B
prerequisite: Course 2C, 3C or 4C must also be taken as a preceding
course.—This course begins with a study of the phenomena of cell organization
study of the elements of structure and their embryological development
in the lower and the higher animals, or in a similar series of
plant forms; the work of each student is individually assigned in great
measure. It includes practice in the more advanced methods of technic,
and a critical discussion of the microscope and its intelligent use, as
means to the ends in view. It is accompanied by the consideration of the
fundamental laws of General Biology as founded upon cytological study.
CORCORAN SCHOOL OF NATURAL HISTORY AND GEOLOGY.
Professor Fontaine.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination. In this School two subjects are taught,
Geology and Descriptive Mineralogy. There are two courses, as
follows:
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Three lectures a week will be given throughout the
session. The design of the course is to enable the student to obtain
such a knowledge of the science of Geology as should be possessed
by a well-educated man. As full an exposition of the fundamental
principles will be given as the time will allow.
Text-Books.—Le Conte's Elements of Geology, and Notes of the Professor's
lectures.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: Course 1B prerequisite.—This course consists of two
divisions, one in Mineralogy, the other in Geology.
Mineralogy.—The course in Mineralogy closes in February.
Three lectures a week are given in it. In this course attention is
paid to crystallography, and especially to the physical properties of
minerals. In Descriptive Mineralogy the relations, geological occurrence,
and history of the individual species are made prominent.
Text-Books.—Dana's Manual of Mineralogy and Petrology. The instruction
will be in part by lectures.
Geology.—This division of the course begins after the completion
of Mineralogy in February. The more general and complicated
problems in all the branches of Geology will be dealt with in this
course. As thorough a treatment as possible will be given of Stratigraphy,
Lithology, and Paleontology. More stress will be laid on the
The aim will be to give such a knowledge of the subject as may be
useful to the student in bread-winning pursuits, or may serve as a
basis for the more specialized course required for the attainment
of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Text-Book.—Chamberlin and Salisbury's Geology in part. For reference: Geikie's
Text-Book of Geology. The instruction will be in part by lectures.
For Graduates Only.
The advanced course in this School is intended to give the student
as large a stock of useful information as possible, to teach him
methods of investigation, and to train him in habits of observation.
Original research will be insisted on, and opportunity will be given
for the student to concentrate his efforts in some line of special study.
Topics for study will be taken from both of the subjects taught
in this School. The abundant material in the Lewis Brooks Museum,
mentioned below, gives unusual facilities for the pursuit of graduate
work.
Course 3D: Descriptive Mineralogy.—The course of Mineralogy
is so selected as to give the student a good knowledge of as wide a
range of the principles as possible, and at the same time to cause
him to acquire a practical knowledge of the various mineral species.
In the practical study, the more common minerals, and those of more
importance from an economic and geologic point of view, will have
preference. A practical knowledge of the crystal forms and of the
characteristic groupings and massive forms of minerals, will be required.
Special attention will be paid to the relations of minerals,
their association in nature, and their geological occurrence. The
student will be trained to determine minerals, as far as possible, by
their obvious characteristics, without the help of tests, and practical
examinations will be held, from time to time, to test his skill. One
or more theses will be required.
Dana's Text-Book of Mineralogy, and Weisbach's Mineral Tables will be used;
and topics from various authors will be assigned for study in special cases.
Course 4D: Geology.—In Geology the aim will be to fit the student
for independent and original research. He will study as thoroughly
as possible the broader problems of the science, involving
the knowledge of stratigraphical principles. Special attention will be
given to imparting a practical knowledge of the various rocks, and of
the animal and plant fossils of the different eras, with the view of
using them in determining unknown formations. Stress will be laid
upon field work, and the methods of determining and describing the
geology of new regions. To impart such knowledge, the student will
his results. Topics involving a knowledge of the literature and
growth of opinion in relation to particular questions may be assigned
to form the subject of theses.
Chamberlin and Salisbury's Geology will be used as a text-book, and selected
books of other authors will be used when necessary.
The Lewis Brooks Museum contains collections illustrating the
main subdivisions of Natural History. Each of the collections is arranged
so as to exemplify the principles of the science, and at the
same time offers a large variety of subjects for advanced study. In
Geology the specimens show all the different kinds of rocks, classified
according to mineral character and the formation in which they
occur; the collection of fossils, plaster casts, maps, etc., is exceptionally
fine, and fully illustrates Historical Geology. In Mineralogy the
principles of the science are made plain by well-chosen suits of specimens,
models of crystals, etc. The general collection of minerals
contains all the important minerals, and many of the rarer ones, in
good specimens. Zoölogy is well illustrated by a fine and large
collection of mounted skeletons, stuffed animals, dried specimens,
plaster casts, etc. In Botany the collections contain charts, papiermaché
models of flowers and fruits, sections of wood, etc.: the bulk
of the collection is in the form of an herbarium, selected from the
most important and interesting botanical regions of the world. In
addition to the above, a beginning has been made of a collection to
illustrate the geology and mineralogy of the State of Virginia, and
this will be increased as rapidly as possible.
These large and carefully selected collections of geological and
mineralogical objects afford unsurpassed facilities for the full illustration
of the principles taught. As free access to these collections
is allowed the student, he can find in their study an opportunity,
rarely obtained, for gaining a practical acquaintance with natural
objects acquired from various parts of the world, and chosen for
their typical character. These collections are especially useful to
students pursuing advanced work in Geology and Mineralogy.
WILLIAM BARTON ROGERS SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY.
Professor Watson.
Mr. Watkins.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination, and the equivalent of one year's work
each in General Chemistry and General Physics.
There are four courses in this School as organized at present.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General Geology.—A course of three (3) lectures per
week and nine (9) additional hours per week for laboratory and
field work, and private study, throughout the year. The divisions of
Dynamical, Structural, and Physiographical Geology are covered in
considerable detail. Special emphasis is given the common rock-forming
minerals and rocks, building stones and ores.
For Graduates and Undergraduates.
Course 2C: General Economic Geology.—Course 1B (or its equivalent)
prerequisite.—This course is designed to give a general but comprehensive
account of the origin, nature, distribution and uses of the metallic
and non-metallic products, with especial reference to those of the United
States. Lectures, collateral reading, laboratory and field work to the
amount of twelve (12) hours per week throughout the year.
For Graduates Only.
Course 3D: Advanced Economic Geology.—Lectures, laboratory
and field work, reading, reports and theses. Primarily for graduates.
Open to those students who have had Course 2C or its equivalent.
This course is designed to supplement Course 2C by giving advanced
students an opportunity to follow out more thoroughly special topics
in mining geology. The course will necessarily vary with the needs
of the individual student.
Course 4D: Economic Geology of the Southern Appalachians.—
Designed primarily for graduates. Open to those students who have
had Course 2C or its equivalent. In this course the mining geology
of the region, especially that of Virginia, is covered in considerable
detail. Excursions to various parts of the region will be taken and
individual reports required. Original investigation of an assigned
area, based upon field work, is required of each student.
CORCORAN SCHOOL OF HISTORY.
Professor Dabney.
Dr. Wayland.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination, and an examination for classification in
History, covering the history of Greece and Rome, the history of
Mediaeval and Modern Europe, English history, and American history
and government. The examination for classification may be waived if
the applicant (a) is twenty years of age at the beginning of the academic
other subjects at this University; or (c) can convince the Professor
either by a certificate from a reputable school or college, or otherwise,
that his historical knowledge and mental discipline are adequate. The
following courses are offered:
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: General History.—In this course great stress is laid
upon the unity and continuity of History, although special attention
is given to those events and periods that have markedly determined
the course of historical evolution.
Text-Books.—Dow's Atlas of European History; Capes' Age of the Antonines;
Thatcher's and Schwill's Europe in the Middle Age; Thatcher's and McNeal's Source
Book for Mediæval History; Myers's The Modern Age; Seebohm's Era of the Protestant
Revolution; Gardiner's Thirty Years' War; Longman's Frederick the Great and
the Seven Years' War; Dabney's Causes of the French Revolution; Morris's French
Revolution and First Empire.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: English and American History: Course 1B prerequisite.—In
this higher course the principles taught in the course preceding
will be applied to a more special field; and, in order that the students may
be encouraged to exercise independent thought and judgment, they will be
required to write essays or make reports on particular topics.
Text-Books.—Oman's History of England; Lee's Source Book of English History;
Gardiner's Atlas of English History; Lky's American Revolution (edited by Woodburn);
Walker's Making of the Nation; Burgess's Middle Period; Powell's Nullification
and Secession in the United States; Dodge's Bird's-Eye View of our Civil War;
Curry's Southern States of the American Union; Hart's Epoch Maps Illustrating
American History.
For Graduates Only.
Course 3D: Courses 1B and 2C prerequisite, or their equivalent.—
Intellectual, Moral, Religious, and Social Development of Europe.—The
course will begin with a study of the principles of historical method based
upon the "Introduction to the Study of History" by Langlois and Seignobos;
and these principles will then be applied to the critical examination
of a number of works by such authors as Buckle, Lecky, Draper, Guizot,
Andrew D. White, Bryce, and others. Required, together with Courses
1B and 2C, of students selecting History as primary minor subject for
the Ph. D. degree. Offered for 1908-'09.
Course 4D: Courses 1B and 2C prerequisite, or their equivalent.—
History of the Reconstruction of the Southern States. Required, together
subject for the Ph. D. degree, or, together with Courses 1B and 2C,
of those selecting it as primary minor. Not offered in 1908-'09.
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS.
Professor Page (Thomas Walker).
Mr. Hipp.
Students are advised not to take the work in Economics before
their second year in college.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: The Principles of Economics.—A survey of the principles
of economics in the first and second terms is followed in the
third term by a study of the bearing of these principles upon present
American conditions. Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned
readings, reports, and discussions.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 2C: The Growth of American Industry and Commerce.
—This course attempts to show how American experience illustrates
economic principles, and how American social and political development
has been influenced by economic conditions. The work is mainly
topical, and the topics receiving chief emphasis vary from year to year.
For Graduates Only.
Course 3D: A Course of Research.—In this course competent
students are guided in the intensive and methodical investigation of
selected topics and the results are presented for discussion.
LINDEN KENT MEMORIAL
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LITERATURE.
Professor Kent.
Mr. Whipple.
Mr. Arnold.
Mr. Leighton.
Mr. Towles.
Mr. Ryburn.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The examination
for admission to Course 1A requires a knowledge of the principles
of English grammar, elementary rhetoric and composition; the
history of English and American literature, and specimens of literature
critically studied under the guidance of a competent instructor. The presentation
exempt the candidate from examination.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1A: The Entrance Examination (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—This
course is designed to meet the needs of students preparing
directly for professional studies and of others whose training is inadequate
for Course 2B.
I. Composition and Rhetoric, with special reference to the structure
of sentences and paragraphs, composition of letters, business papers, etc.,
and practice in the forms of discourse. Text-books: To be announced.
II. History of American Literature. This course is based upon the
text-book, but the text will be amplified and explained by comment and
discussion. Text-book: Abernethy's American Literature; Assigned Readings.
Or History of English Literature. Text-book: Halleck's History
of English Literature; Assigned Reading.
III. The Study of Poetry. This course is restricted to a study of
common verse forms, with practical exhibition of their uses. Textbooks:
To be announced.
Frequent exercises on the black-board and in writing will be required,
and parallel reading to the amount of three hundred pages each term will
be assigned.
Course 2B: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.
I. Review of Rhetoric; and Nineteenth Century Prose. Text-books:
To be assigned.
II. Shakespeare: A brief study of his Life and Times, with special
study of four plays. Text-books: Jenks, In the Days of Shakespeare;
King John; Twelfth Night; Othello; and The Tempest (Arden Series).
III. American Prose and Poetry.
IV. English Poetry, with review and practice of poetic forms. Textbooks:
Gayley and Young's Principles and Progress of English Poetry;
and Professor's Notes on Poetics.
V. General Review of English Literature. Text-book: Moody and
Lovett's English Literature.
About twelve hundred pages of parallel reading will be assigned during
the session. There will be about twenty written exercises, and three
required essays on literary topics.
Course 3B: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—Either
Course 2B or Course 3B may be offered as the elective from Group
III, and the other may be offered as an elective at large.
I. Literary Style. This covers Diction, Sentence, and Paragraph,
with a general discussion of the art of composition. Text-books: Genung's
Working Principles of Rhetoric.
II. Description, with specimens of descriptive writing in prose and
poetry. Text-books: Genung's Rhetoric, with Selected Specimens.
III. Narration, with special study of the Short Story and the History
of Fiction. Text-books: Genung's Rhetoric; Specimens of American
Short Story.
IV. Exposition, with special study of literary criticism. Genung's
Rhetoric, Winchester's Literary Criticism.
V. Argumentation, with special study of Debate. Genung's Rhetoric,
Baker's Principles of Argumentation (1904).
VI. Oratory and Forms of Spoken Discourse. Genung's Rhetoric,
Robinson's Forensic Oratory.
VII. Poetry, with discussion of Versification, Types of Poetry,
Chronological Use of Certain Forms, etc. Text-books: Professor's Notes:
and Page's Nineteenth Century Poetry.
About nine hundred pages of parallel reading will be assigned for the
session, and about thirty written exercises. Three essays, one each term,
will be required.
Course 4: Course 1A (or its equivalent) prerequisite.—This course
may be offered as an elective at large.
Journalism.
Theory and Practice of Journalism. This course aims to give the
student such instruction and practice in journalism as can be given outside
of a newspaper office. Emphasis will be laid on the practical work of
writing. The work will be conducted by the study of texts: class discussions;
and daily practice in writing, either within or without the class
room. The course will cover the general news story; types of journalistic
work; the organization of a paper; the historical and social aspects of
journalism; and the analysis of standard dailies. The text-books will be
assigned.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 5C: Course 2B or 3B (or the equivalent) prerequisite.—
This equivalent means that the student must have completed in some
recognized college, and with a grade of not less than 75 per cent., a course
in advanced Rhetoric, Poetics, History of English and American Literature,
and a reasonably wide course in reading. In this course there are
occasional lectures, but in general the class exercises will consist of conferences
and discussions. Independent investigation will be insisted upon,
with reports, either written or oral, from time to time. Much outside
reading is necessary. Besides these written exercises and reports, three
essays are required, one each term, which must show original research
or selected with the Professor's approval. Subjects to be studied in this
course for 1907-1908 are:
I. Shakespeare.
II. The Romantic Movements of the Eighteenth Century.
III. The Nineteenth Century Prose in America.
For Graduates Only.
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy may select English
Literature for his secondary minor, his primary minor, or his major
subject. For 1907-1908 the courses are as follows:
Course 6D: or secondary minor: This is the same as Course 5C
with such supplementary work, both in reading or writing, as may be
required.
Course 7D: or primary minor: The candidates, who must have
completed satisfactorily Course 6D, will pursue the following courses:
1. Colonial Literature in America; 2. Browning and his Poetry; 3. The
Drama in England since 1740; or any three of the following courses
the Professor may deem advisable, with such supplementary reading
and writing as may be prescribed:
History of Lyric Poetry.
British Essayists from Bacon to Burke.
British Essayists of the Nineteenth Century.
Literary Tendencies in the Nineteenth Century.
Victorian Poetry.
American Poets and Poetry.
Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist.
Milton and his Times.
Tennyson and the Nineteenth Century.
Myths and Traditions in English Poetry.
Dr. Johnson and his Times.
Course 8D: or major: The candidate who has completed satisfactorily
the work mapped out for the secondary minor, and the primary
minor, will select, with the Professor's approval, a subject for his dissertation,
and will then proceed to the careful investigation of his subject, and
the preparation of his thesis. Collateral reading will be prescribed and
required. A written record of all the reading done throughout these three
years will be preserved, and, with the examination and thesis, will constitute
the test of the whole Ph. D. course.
Course in Public Speaking.—The course in public speaking
offered by Mr. Charles Wakefield Paul, Instructor in Public Speaking,
organizes a new course and modifies an existing course in the School
for several intercollegiate contests.
The course deals with the theory and practice of Public Speaking.
Its aim is to prepare the student to express his thoughts and
feelings clearly and effectively before an audience. No attempt is
made to give the more elaborate discipline necessary for the public
reader and impersonator. In order that emphasis may fall upon improvement
in form, speeches from the great orators are used as material
for drill work. At each lesson, every member in the section is
called in turn before the class to render his lines and receive suggestions
for further progress. The theory is not set forth by lectures,
but by comments upon the efforts of the individual student and upon
the end sought by the author of the oration under interpretation.
The regular English course in Argumentation, if time permit,
will be supplemented by practical experience in debating before the
class and will deal not only with logical structure and effective tactics
but also with manner of delivery.
From the Literary Societies, by the sifting process of preliminary
trials, candidates for three oratorical and three debating contests are
chosen. The successful men will then be eligible to individual instruction
in daily rehearsals until the final competition takes place.
CORCORAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY.
Professor Lefevre.
Professor Payne.
Mr. Hodge.
Mr. Williams.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination or its equivalent. Students are advised
not to undertake the work of this School before their second session
in the College.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Deductive and Inductive Logic; Theory of Knowledge.—M.
W. F., 1-2. Rotunda, S. E. During the first and second
terms, the class will be engaged with a study of the science of logic.
The lectures will deal in an introductory manner with the general
character of the thinking process, its laws of development, and the
methods by which thought actually proceeds to solve the problems
presented to it. Special attention will be directed to the analysis of
logical arguments and to the detection of fallacies in reasoning. The
third term will be devoted to a study and critical exposition of different
Theories of Knowledge. Professor Lefevre.
Text-Books.—Creighton's Introductory Logic; other books to be announced.
Course 2B: Ethics.—M. W. F., 11-12. Rotunda, S. E. The aim
of this course is (1) to trace in broad outline the history of actual moral
times; and (2) to bring out the distinctive features of moral action and to
secure an insight into the leading principles underlying it. Some of the
more important systems of ethics will be studied for the purpose of gaining
an appreciation of the general development and different types of
theories of morality. The entire course will be directed with a view to
aiding the student in reaching a constructive result. Professor Lefevre.
Text-Books.—James Seth's Study of Ethical Principles; other books to be
announced.
Course 3B: General Psychology.—Hours to be arranged. Rotunda,
S. E. This course is intended to give a general survey of the main
problems, principles and method of Psychology either as a part of a
liberal education or as preparation for professional study in Education,
Medicine, or Law. The following topics will be treated: Structure and
function of the Nervous System, Sensation, Perception, Attention, Mental
Imagery, Memory, Volition, Reasoning, Association of Ideas, Movement
and Action, Emotions, etc. These topics will be treated from the physiological,
experimental, dynamic, and descriptive points of view. Reading of
texts, lectures, discussions, and Reports. Professor Payne.
Text-Books.—Thorndike's Elements of Psychology; Witmer's Analytical Psychology;
McDougal's Physiological Psychology. Parallel texts to be announced.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 4C: The History of Philosophy: Course 1B, or 2B, or 3B prerequisite.
M. W. F., 10-11. Rotunda, S. E. This course is intended primarily
for those who wish to know something of the history of thought
and the influence which philosophical ideas have exerted in the development
of civilization. The lectures will give a general account of philosophical
speculation from its beginnings among the Greeks to the present time.
The endeavor will be made to present the various philosophical systems in
their relation to the science and general civilization of the ages to which
they belong, and to estimate their social and political significance. A
large part of the year will be devoted to the theories and problems of
modern times. Reading of texts and commentaries, lectures, discussions,
and essays. Professor Lefevre.
Course 5C: Social Psychology.—(Open to students who have
taken Courses 1B, 2B, and 3B, or their equivalents.) Hours to be arranged.
Rotunda, S. E. In this course, general psychological principles
will be applied to the study of the social relations of the self, and the
influences which determine feeling and action in the individual as a member
of the group, e. g. the sentiments of religious, political, and social crowds.
The attempt is made to approach social facts from the mental side. The
study of social consciousness, as involved in the genesis and growth of
religion; the psychology of adolescence; and the evolution of social consciousness
will engage the attention in this course. Professor Payne.
Reading of texts, lectures, discussions, and reports.
Text-Books.—To be announced.
Primarily for Graduates.
Course 6D.—(Open to students who have taken or are taking
Course 4C.) Empiricism and Rationalism. The empirical movement as
represented by Locke, Hume, and Mill, and the rationalistic movement as
represented especially by Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz, will be studied
with reference to their distinctive methods. Reading of texts and commentaries,
lectures, discussions, and essays. Professor Lefevre.
For Graduates Only.
Course 7D.—(Open to students who have taken or are taking
Course 4C.) The Critical Philosophy of Kant. The greater part of the
year will be devoted to the careful study of the Critique of Pure Reason
and the Critique of Practical Reason. Collateral reading of standard
commentaries and of selected recent literature on the subject will be
required. Special attention will be given to Kant's relation to previous
philosophical systems, to the development of his own philosophy, and to the
interrelation of his three Critiques. Reading of texts, lectures, discussions,
and reports. Professor Lefevre.
Further advanced work in Philosophy will be arranged in accordance
with the needs of individual students.
[Course 6D and 7D will be given in alternate years.]
CURRY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.
Professor Heck.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination or its equivalent. Students who have not
had the equivalent of the first year's work of the College are advised
not to undertake the work of the School.
Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Development of Educational Ideals.—Studied as
phases of social evolution. Special attention is given to the systems of
education in Greece and Rome; in Europe during the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance, and the Reformation; in modern Germany, France, England,
and America. These systems are analysed as revealing epochal and national
to, and interpretation of, these systems. Histories and original sources
are used as texts, supplemented by parallel reading. Tues, Thur., Sat.,
12 to 1: Alumni Hall, East Range.
Course 2: Sociological Phases of Education.—A study of society
in its relation to individual development. Attention is given to the
evolution of family life, the increasing value of childhood, the educational
demands of political, industrial, and religious systems, the growth of
ethical ideals and scientific knowledge. A special study is made of social
control and of individual opportunity in their influence upon development.
Texts and parallel reading. Hours to be arranged: Alumni Hall, East
Range.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Course 3C: Principles of Education.—A summary of present
educational theory and practice. After an introductory consideration of
the method and material of educational study, the aim of education is
defined and illustrated at length. Theories of organic evolution are outlined
and discussed in their influence upon theories of education. The
second and third terms are devoted to a study of school hygiene, educational
psychology, curricula, and general method. The texts are supplemented
by parallel reading. Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 to 11: Alumni Hall,
East Range.
Course 4C: School Administration.—A seminar study of national,
state, and city school systems; public finance and education; school buildings
and equipment; the supervision and employment of teachers; the relations
between school, home, and society. The educational systems and
policies of the Southern States are considered in detail. Texts are read
rapidly, the main emphasis being put upon parallel reading and original
investigation. Hours to be arranged: Alumni Hall, East Range.
THE JOHN B. CARY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL
HISTORY AND LITERATURE.
Associate Professor Forrest.
The instruction in this department is planned to furnish students that
general acquaintance with the history and literature of the Bible which
should constitute a part of every liberal education. The course will be
accepted as an elective at large for the B. A. degree.
Course 1: Old Testament History.—Special attention will be devoted
to Hebrew origins, and the history of the Hebrew people will be
sketched through its stages of nomadic life, early settlement, monarchy,
dissolution of the state, exile, and restoration. The American Revised
lectures. Students will be required to do parallel reading, and to prepare
frequent written exercises or reports on subjects assigned.
Course 2: History and Literature of the English Bible.—The
history of the original documents from which our Bible has been derived
will be traced. This will be followed by a more detailed study of the
history of the various English Versions that have culminated in our present
Authorized and Revised Versions. The literature of the Bible will then be
examined in the light of modern literary canons, comparison being instituted
between the various forms of Biblical literature and recognized
masterpieces from general literature. Text-books and lectures.
But one of these courses will be offered in any one session. Course 2
will be given in the session of 1908-9.
The class will meet in the Bible Study Room at Madison Hall, three
hours a week throughout the session.
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