Agnes Scott College Bulletin: Catalogue 1938-1939 Announcements 1939-1940

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NUMBER 2

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE BULLETIN

CATALOGUE NUMBER
JANUARY, 1939

PUBLISHED QUARTERLY

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER AT THE POST OFFICE

DECATUR, GEORGIA

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE BULLETIN

CATALOGUE 1938-1939

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1939-1940

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

George Winship, Chairman Atlanta

W. C. Vereen Moultrie, Ga.

J. S. Lyons Atlanta

F. M. Inman Atlanta

Mrs. Samuel M. Inman Atlanta

Miss Mary Wallace Kirk Tuscumbia, Ala.

D. P. McGeachy Decatur

R. 0. Flinn Atlanta

H. T. McIntosh Albany, Ga.

J. R. McCain Decatur

J. J. Scott Scottdale, Ga.

G. Scott Candler Decatur

E. D. Brownlee Sanford, Fla.

J. Bulow Campbell Atlanta

John McMillan Stockton, Ala.

W. J. Rushton Birmingham, Ala.

Warner H. DuBose Mobile, Ala.

Francis M. Holt Jacksonville, Fla.

John A. Sibley Wilmington, Del.

T. Guy Woolford Atlanta

J. A. McClure St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mrs. Frances Winship Walters Atlanta

Miss Daisy Frances Smith Decatur

CALENDAR

1939
September 18

September 19
September 20
September 19-21
September 22
November 30
December 4-11
December 12

December 19

1940
January 4

February 22

March 4-11

March 12

March 19

May 25 -June 1
June 2

June 3

June 4

Registration and classification of day stu-
dents.

Dormitories open for reception of students.

Session opens, 10 A.M.

Registration and classification of students.

Classes begin, 8 A.M.

Thanksgiving Day.

Fall Quarter examinations.

Beginning of Winter Quarter; classes begin,
8 A.M.

Christmas vacation begins, 12 Noon.

Christmas vacation ends; classes resumed,

8 A.M.
Colonel George W. Scott's birthday.
Winter Quarter examinations.
Close of Winter Quarter; Spring vacation.
Beginning of Spring Quarter ; classes begin,

8 A. M.
Spring Quarter examinations.
Baccalaureate Sermon.
Alumnae Day.
Commencement Day.

OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION AND
GOVERNMENT

1938-1939

(ARRANGED BY GROUPS IN ORDER OF APPOINTMENT)

James Ross McCain, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., LL.D.

Erskine College, University of Chicago,

Columbia University, Davidson College

President

*Nannette Hopkins, Pd.D., Litt.D.

Oglethorpe University, University of Georgia

Dean, Emeritus

Samuel Guerrt Stukes, B.A., M.A., B.D.

Davidson College, Princheton University,
Princeton Theological Seminary
Dea/i of the Faculty-
Professor of Philosophy and Education
(The George W. Scott Memorial Foundation)

Carrie Scandrett, B.A., M.A.

Agnes Scott College, Columbia University

Dean of Students

Louise McKinney
Professor of English, Emeritus

Mary F. Sweet, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Syracuse University, New England Hospital, Boston
Professor of Hygiene, Emeritus

Lillian S. Smith, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Syracuse University, Cornell University
Professor of Latin, Emeritus

Died October 29, 1938

Agnes Scott College

Alma Willis Stdenstricker, M.A., Ph.D.

WoosTER University
Professor of English Bible

Robert B. Holt, B.A., M.S.

University of Wisconsin, University of Chicago
Professor of Chemistry

Christian W. Dieckmann, F. A. G. 0.

Fellow of the American Guild of Organists
Professor of Music

Mary Stuart MacDougall, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Sc.D.

Randolph-Macon Woman's College, University of Chicago

Columbia University, Universite de Montpellier

Professor of Biology

LuciLE Alexander, B.A., M.A.

Agnes Scott College, Columbia University
Professor of Romance Languages

George P. Hayes, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Swarthmore College, Harvard University
Professor of English

Henry A. Robinson, B.S., C.E., M.A., Ph.D.

University of Georgia, Johns Hopkins University

Professor of Mathematics

Catherine Torrance, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

University of Chicago
Professor of Greek

Muriel Harn, B.A., Ph.D.

Goucher College, Johns Hopkins University
Professor of German and Spanish

Officers and Instructors '

Philip Davidson, Jr., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

University of Mississippi, University of Chicago
Professor of History

Arthur F. Raper, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Vanderbilt University, University of North Carolina
Acting, Professor of Sociology

Schuyler Medlock Christian, B.S., M.S., M.A., Ph.D.

Emory University, Harvard University
Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Florence L. Swanson, B.S., M.D.

University of Oregon, University of Washington

Professor of Hygiene

Mildred Rutherford Mell, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

University of Wisconsin, University of Georgia,

University of North Carolina

Professor of Economics and Sociology

Frances K. Gooch, Ph.B., M.A.

University of Chicago, Graduate Boston School of Expression

Associate Professor of English

Emma Mat Laney, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Mississippi State College for Women, Columbia University,

Yale University

Associate Professor of English

Louise Hale, B.A., M.A.

Smith College, University of Chicago

Associate Professor of French

Elizabeth F. Jackson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Wellesley College, University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of History

Agnes Scott College

Emily S. Dexter, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

RipoN College, University of Wisconsin
Associate Professor of Psychology and Education

Llewellyn Wilburn, B.A., M.A.

Agnes Scott College, Columbl\ University

Associate Professor of Physical Education

James Thornwell Gillespie, B.A., B.D., Th.M., Ph.D.

University of South Carolina, Columbia Theological

Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary,

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Associate Professor of Bible

Philippa Garth Gilchrist, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Agnes Scott College, University of Wisconsin
Associate Professor of Chemistry

Florence E. Smith, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Westhampton College, University of Chicago
Associate Professor of History

Margaret Taylor Phythian, B.A., M.A.,

DocTEUR de l'Universite

Agnes Scott College, University of Cincinnati, Grenoble

Associate Professor of Romance Languages

Leslie Janet Gaylord, B.A., M.S.

Lake Erie College, University of Chicago

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Annie May Christie, B.A., M.A.

Brenau College, Columbia University

Assistant Professor of English

Officers and Instructors

Harriette Haynes Lapp, B.A., M.A.

Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Columbia University
Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Janef Preston, B.A., M.A.

Agnes Scott College, Columbia University
Assistant Professor of English

Katherine Tait Omwake, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

George Washington University
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Education

Melissa Annis Cilley, B.A., M.A.

University of New Hampshire, University of Wisconsin

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Narka Nelson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Western College, Smith College, University of California
Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek

Ernest H. Runyon, B.S., Ph.D.

University of Chicago
Assistant Professor of Botany

Ellen Douglass Leyburn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Agnes Scott College, Radcliffe College, Yale University
Assistant Professor of English

Helen M. Carlson, B.A., M.A.

Grinnell College, Columbia University
Acting Assistant Professor of French

M. Kathryn Click, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Franklin College, University of Chicago
Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek

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Edna Ruth Hanley, B.A., B.A.L.S., M.A.L.S.

Bluffton College, University of Michigan
Librarian

Laura C. Colvin, B.A., B.A.L.S., M.A.L.S.

College of William and Mary, University of Michigan
Assistant Librarian

Blanche Miller, B.A., M.S.

Agnes Scott College, Emory University

Instructor in Biology

Eugenie Louise Dozier, B.A.

Agnes Scott College
Instructor in Physical Education

*Martha Crowe, B.A., M.A.

Agnes Scott College, Columbia University
Instructor in French

Frances L. McCalla, B.A.

Agnes Scott College
Instructor in Biology

Elisabeth Mitchell, B.S.

Alabama College

Assistant in Physical Education

Carrie Phinney Latimer, B.A.

Agnes Scott College
Assistant in Speech

ViRGiNL^ Prettyman, B.A.

Agnes Scott College
Assistant in English

*0n leave of absence 1938-1939.

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Mary Walker Fox, B.A.

Agnes Scott College
Assistant in Chemistry

Sarah Rodes Graham, B.A., B.S.L.S.

Western College, Columbia University
Assistant in Library

Evelyn Houck, B.A., B.A.L.S.

Alabama College, Emory University
Assistant in Library

Jeanne Matthews, B.A.
Agnes Scott College
Fellow in\ Biology

Louise Garland Lewis

University of Chicago, University of Paris,

Art Institute Chicago, Academie Julian, Ecole Delacluse

Art and Art History

Lewis H. Johnson

Student of William Nelson Burritt, New York

Alexander Heinneman, Berlin

Arthur J. Hubbard, Boston

Voice
Eda E. Bartholomew

Royal Conservatory, Leipzig
Piano

Georg Lindner

Director of Atlanta Conservatory of Music
Conductor Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin

OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION

James Ross McCain, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D.

President

*Nannette Hopkins, Pd.D., Litt.D.
Dean, Emeritus

S. GuERRY Stukes, B.D., M.A.

Dean of the Faculty

Registrar

Carrie Scandrett, B.A., M.A.
Dean of Students

Florence L. Swanson, B.A., M.D.
Resident Physician

R. B. Cunningham, B.S.
Business Manager

J. C. Tart
Treasurer

Charlotte Elizabeth Hunter, B.A.
Assistant to the Dean of Students

Fannie G. Donaldson, B.A.

Nelle S. Chamlee, B.A.
Secretaries of Alumnae Association

Margaret Bell, B.A.
Secretary to the Dean of Students

Mary McDonald, B.A.
Assistant to the Dean of Students

Died October 29, 1938.

Officers and Instructors 13

Laura May Steele, B.A.
Secretary to the President

Emmie J. Ansley
Secretary to the Business Manager

Elizabeth McCord Lawler, B.A.
Secretary to the Registrar

Jessie Harriss, B.S.
Dietitian

Mildred E. McElreath, B.S.
Assistant Dietitian

Mary Margaret Hartsook
Assistant to the Dietitian

Annie Mae Smith, B.A.
Housekeeper

Harriet V. Daugherty, R.N.

Emilie Thomas, R.N.

Resident Nurses

Ann Worthy Johnson, B.A.
In Charge of Book Store

Evelyn Wall, B.A.

Sarah Hamilton
Accompanists

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE
FACULTY

Committee on Admission : Professor Alexander, Chairman ;
Assistant Professors Christie and Gaylord.

Committee on Library: Professor Hayes, Chairman; Pro-
fessors Sydenstricker, Harn and Christian; Miss Hanley.

Committee on Student Government: Dean Scandrett,
Chairman; President McCain; Dean Stukes; Professor Swan-
son; Misses Miller, Prettyman, and Latimer.

Appointment Committee: Dean Stukes, Chairman; Presi-
dent McCain; Professors Sydenstricker and Robinson.

Curriculum Committee: President McCain, Chairman;
Dean Stukes; Professors Holt, Alexander, MacDougall, Hayes,
and Davidson.

Committee on Electives: Professor Holt, Chairman; Pro-
fessor Torrance; Associate Professor Smith.

Committee on Catalogue: President McCain, Chairman;
Deans Stukes and Scandrett; Associate Professor Hale.

Committee on Advanced Standing: Professor Davidson,
Chairman; Associate Professors Jackson and Phythian.

Committee on Public Lectures: Associate Professor
Laney, Chairman; Dean Stukes; Professors Davidson and
Christian; Associate Professor Hale; Assistant Professor
Christie.

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Committee on College Entertainment: Dean Scandrett,
Chairman; Associate Professors Wilburn, Gooch, Laney, and
Hale.

Committee on Schedules: Associate Professor Dexter,
Chairman; Professors Robinson and Mell; Associate Profes-
sor Gilchrist; Assistant Professors Leyburn, Cilley, and Nel-
son; Misses Miller, Prettyman, and Latimer.

Committee on Research: Professor Robinson, Chairman;
President McCain; Professors MacDougall and Harn; Associ-
ate Professor Laney.

Committee on Absences: Dean Scandrett, Chairman; Pro-
fessor Torrance; Associate Professor Smith; Assistant Profes-
sor Leyburn.

AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE

The purpose which has prevailed at Agnes Scott since its
foundation has been to offer the very best educational advan-
tages under positive Christian influences the training and
furnishing of the mind in a modern, well-equipped college, and
at the same time the formation and development of Christian
character and ideals. Along with these ends, it is constantly
sought to cultivate true womanliness, a womanliness which
combines strength with gentleness and refinement. It is thus the
aim of the College to send out educated Christian women to
be a power in blessing the world and glorifying God.

The College was founded by Presbyterians, and hence its
moral standards and religious life conform as nearly as possi-
ble to those which obtain in that church. Special care, however,
is taken not to interfere in any way with the religious views or
church preferences of students.

The college offers only the B.A. degree. There are, how-
ever, optional courses leading to this degree, thus giving the
opportunity for each student to elect a course most in accord
with her special talent and plans.

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

The College seeks candidates of ability. Realizing that abil-
ity may be developed by a program different from the one
outlined below, the Board of Admissions is glad to consider
candidates who do not entirely meet these requirements but
who, after investigation, are found to be capable of doing col-
lege work of high quality. Such candidates are invited to
write to the Board of Admissions for detailed instructions.

As evidence of excellence of preparation, general ability,
character and personality, the College is guided in its choice
of students by: (1) certificate or examination, (2) scholastic
aptitude tests, (3) recommendation from secondary school,
(4) satisfactory health record.

STANDING TO WHICH STUDENTS ARE ADMITTED

I. Unconditioned Freshmen. Candidates are admitted as
unconditioned freshmen upon the presentation of sixteen com-
plete units*, eleven of which are prescribed and five elective.

Prescribed units:

English 4

Mathematics 3

Latin 4

or

Latin 2

and
Modern Language 2

Elective units may be presented in Latin, Greek, French,

*A unit represents a year's study in a subject, constituting approximately
a quarter of a full year's work.

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German, Spanish; history, including civics and social science;
mathematics; biology, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics,
general science, geography; music; Bible. One vocational unit
may be offered, or two in exceptional cases of superior prep-
aration in prescribed subjects by students of unusual promise.
Not fewer than two units will be accepted in a language, and
not more than four units may be offered in any one depart-
ment.

II. Conditioned Freshmen and Irregular Students. In ac-
cordance with paragraph 1, page 17, a limited number of
conditioned freshmen and irregular students are admitted
upon presentation of sixteen units which do not wholly con-
form to the plan outlined above. Conditions must be removed
before the beginning of the second year. Irregular students
have no class standing. Should they desire to arrange their
courses for the degree, credit will be granted for work done
in college, but they must meet all the entrance requirements
of degree students.

III. Special Students. Teachers and other mature students
not less than twenty years old who desire special courses are
admitted without examination to classes for which they are
prepared.

IV. Advanced Standing. A few students are admitted each
year from other institutions to courses above the freshman
grade. Each applicant must present a transcript of her college
work, a copy of the college catalogue, and a letter of honorable
dismissal. The Advanced Standing Committee makes a care-
ful study of this material and determines the amount of credit
euid the method by which it may be secured. Applicants for

Admission of Students 19

advanced standing must have received a merit grade on at
least one-half of the hours presented for advanced credit.

The minimum residence requirement for the degree is two
years, one of which must be the senior year.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

I. Formal Application. Admission forms will be furnished
upon request. The application must be accompanied by a
registration fee of $25, preferably in New York exchange or
Postal Money Order. If by local check the usual clearing
house collection charges should be added. Room reservation
will not be made until this fee is paid.

The above fee is credited on the September payment. If for
any reason the student finds it impossible to attend Agnes
Scott and asks for the return of her fee, the request will be
granted provided it reaches the College on or before June 30th,
prior to the opening of the session. After that date it will not
be returned unless the preparation of the applicant is insuffi-
cient or unless the College finds it impossible to admit her.

II. Preliminary Certificates. Applicants are urged to send
in their certificates as early as the junior year in preparatory
school if possible. This will enable the College to evaluate
credits and offer helpful advice on subsequent preparation.

METHODS OF ADMISSION

I. By Certificate. The College will accept certificates from
preparatory schools on the accredited list of the Southern As-
sociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools, or from any
school accredited by other college associations of equal stand-

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ing, in so far as such certificates show the entrance require-
ments to have been duly satisfied not more than two years prior
to the candidate's application for admission. The certificate
privilege is granted to schools only and not to private in-
structors.

II. By Examination. Candidates who are unable to present
satisfactory certificates may be admitted by examination, pro-
vided they have taken the required units under capable in-
struction.

Examinations for admission are usually given in the spring.
They may be taken at the College or by special arrangement
at local schools. Applications for examinations away from
the College should be filed with the Registrar by May 1st of
each year. The fall examinations are held only at the College.
Spaces in the dormitories will not be held for students whose
entrance depends on fall examinations.

DESCRIPTION OF ENTRANCE SUBJECTS

ENGLISH

The requirement in English is designed to develop the
ability (a) to understand and enjoy good literature of various
types and periods, and (b) to think clearly and express oneself
efifectively in writing.

Literature. ^The student will be expected to have a com-
prehension and appreciation of the content and form of some
of the masterpieces in drama, poetry and the principal types
of prose (narrative, essay and biography). She will be ex-
pected to discuss these works with sufficient maturity of grasp,
with a proper use of the simpler critical distinctions involved,
and with a general knowledge of the relevant background, per-
sonal, historical and literary.

Composition. ^Writing is "a thinking out into language."
The student must show a reasonable maturity of thought and
the ability to organize and present her ideas clearly in terms
of sentence, paragraph and whole composition. Consistent cor-
rectness in the fundamentals of writing (including grammar)
is assumed. Competence in composition can be achieved only
by long, regular and frequent practice in theme writing and
revision under expert criticism. It is more often in composi-
tion than literature that the prospective college student is de-
ficient.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Ancient Languages

Students offering either Latin or Greek should have a
thorough knowledge of all regular inflections and of the com-
mon irregular forms; familiarity with the ordinary syntax,
vocabulary and idiom of the authors read and ability to use
this knowledge in writing the language and in translation at
sight. The subject matter of the authors read, literary and his-
torical allusions and background material in general should
receive careful attention. The texts to be read are not definitely
specified.

L Latin (two, three, or four units). It is advised that at
least one semester be devoted (1) in the second year to selec-
tions from Caesar, (2) in the third year, if prose is read, to at
least three orations of Cicero, (3) in the fourth year, if poetry
is read, to at least three books of Virgil's Aeneid. The amount
of prepared reading in poetry should be the equivalent of six
books of the Aeneid. This study should be accompanied by
training in prosody; the student should be familiar with hex-
ameter and have practice in reading verse rhythmically. The
Aeneid should be studied as literature.

IL Greek (two or three units). Any systematic course
which develops the ability to translate at sight passages of
simple Attic prose and of Homer, and to write simple Greek.
To meet the two unit requirement the student should read the
first four books of Xenophon's Anabasis or its equivalent. To
meet the three unit requirement, the first three books of
Homer's Iliad (omitting II, 494 to end) or the equivalent.
Mastery of Homeric constructions, forms and prosody and

Description of Entrance Subjects 23

practice in reading Homeric verse rhythmically are essential.
A study of the Iliad as literature and of Homeric life should
accompany the language study.

MODERN LANGUAGES

French, German, Spanish

Since the foreign idiom is largely the language of the col-
lege classroom it is essential that training in accurate writing
and translation be accompanied by oral and aural practice and
that the texts studied contribute to a knowledge of the geog-
raphy, history, institutions, and customs of the country.

1. First and second years (two units) . At the end of the
second year the student should be able to pronounce intelligi-
bly, to read at sight easy prose, to use the language orally
within the limits of her classroom experience, and to write the
language within the limits of her active vocabulary.

2. Third year (one unit). Further development of speed
and range of ability to read, understand, speak and write the
language with better control of vocabulary and idiomatic
usage.

3. Fourth year (one unit). At the end of the fourth year
the student should be able to read and comprehend the foreign
text without translation into English, to write a theme in the
foreign language on subjects suggested by the texts studied, to
carry on a simple conversation in the foreign language. In-
creased emphasis should be put on the cultural background by
collateral reading and reports.

Suggested ways of realizing these objectives:

1. Intensive study of brief passages in order to understand

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each word, to organize grammatical knowledge, to build an
active vocabulary.

2. Silent reading for comprehension without translation.

3. Reading the foreign text aloud.

4. Writing from dictation.

5. Reproduction orally and in writing of portions of the
text read.

6. Memorizing songs and simple poems.

7. Listening to phonographic records recorded by a native.

MATHEMATICS

Minor Requirement. Three units.

Algebra, two units. The requirement includes the four
fundamental operations for rational algebraic expressions;
factoring; fractions; ratio and proportion; linear equations,
containing one or more unknowns, with either numerical or
literal coefficients; exponents, including fractional and nega-
tive; quadratic equations, including the theory; systems in-
volving quadratic and higher equations; binomial theorem for
positive integral exponents; arithmetical and geometrical pro-
gressions; and variations. The use of graphical methods and
illustrations, particularly in connection with the solution of
equations, is required.

Plane Geometry, one unit. The usual theorems and con-
structions of good text-books including the general properties
of plane rectilinear figures, the circle and the measurement of

Description of Entrance Subjects 25

angles, similar polygons, areas, loci problems, and applica-
tions to the mensuration of lines and plane surfaces.

Major Requirement. Four units. To meet this require-
ment the candidate must present the work as given under the
minor requirement and in addition the following:

Solid Geometry, one-half unit.

Plane Trigonometry, one-half unit.

Note. It is recommended that a review of both algebra and
plane geometry be taken during the year before entrance to
college.

HISTORY

The following subjects may be counted for entrance in his-
tory:

a. Greek History to the death of Alexander, and Roman
History to 800 A.D., or Ancient and Medieval History.

b. Medieval and Modern European History, or Modern
European History.

c. World History.

d. English History.

e. American History.

/. Civics, one unit, or one-half unit if preceded by a his-
tory course.

g. Social Science, as much as one unit.

The total entrance credit in history, civics, and social science
may not exceed four units.

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SCIENCE

The student may offer one, two, three, or four units from
the following. Each represents a year's study, and should in-
clude a large amount of laboratory work. This should be di-
rected by a competent instructor and records made in a note-
book, while in the field or laboratory. Experiments must be
checked or certified to by the instructor. In doubtful cases
the notebook will be called for.

a. Physics, one unit.

b. Chemistry, one unit.

c. Botany, one unit.

d. Zoology, one unit.

e. Biology, one unit. Not accepted in addition to botany
or zoology.

f. Geography, one unit.

g. General Science, one unit,
h. Home Ecpnomics, one unit.

MUSIC

One unit in the elective group may be offered in Music by
examination only. This examination covers theory and instru-
mental proficiency. The preparation for it may not be done
in College for College admission. For details of the require-
ments, see page 89. The examination may be taken only at
the College. Students are not advised to try for this unit unless
they have had unusual musical training.

Description of Entrance Subjects 27

BIBLE

In order to encourage the study of the Bible in preparatory
schools, the College will accept, in the elective group, one unit
under the following conditions:

(1) The applicant must come from a school giving a
thorough course in either the Old Testament or the New Tes-
tament, or the Old and New Testaments combined, covering a
full academic year and occupying approximately one-fourth of
the student's time for the year.

(2) The outline of the course, methods of instruction, and
a report of the student's work must be submitted to the Col-
lege Department of Bible for approval before credit is granted.

Note: A more detailed description of entrance subjects
may be secured by writing to the College Entrance Examina-
tion Board, New York City, and asking for the pamphlet:
Definition of Requirements.

CURRICULUM
Administration of the Curriculum

REGISTRATION

Students report first to the Treasurer's office, where all finan-
cial affairs are arranged ; a card to this effect is furnished them
for presentation to the Registrar's office, where they are regis-
tered and given their matriculation cards. They then meet with
the appropriate committees for classification.

Students are required to report to the Registrar's office after
the Christmas holidays before attending classes.

Note. If, for any cause, a student fails to register in time
to attend her first scheduled lecture at the beginning of a
quarter, she is charged a fee of $5.00 for late registration.
This rule, which is automatic as outlined above, is also applied
to students returning late from vacations, unless their excuses
are approved by the Dean.

CLASSIFICATION

Students are expected to make themselves thoroughly famil-
iar with the plan of the curriculum and to arrange their courses
so as to conform with its demands. By so doing they will
greatly reduce the necessarily arduous work of the committees.

First year students present their cards to the Committee on
Admission, and their courses are selected with the advice of
this Committee. On or before April 15th, all students at that
time in residence are required to file with the Registrar tenta-
tive statements of their courses for the next ensuing year. These
programs are reviewed by the Committee on Electives and

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approved or revised. The cards, with the courses entered upon
them in due form, are obtained from the Committee in the fall,
presented to the professors of the subjects, and, when they have
been properly signed, returned to the Registrar's office.

After a course has been agreed upon by the student, with the
advice of the Committee on Admission or the Committee on
Electives, no change will be permitted, unless the question of
the student's health be involved. All students must be definite-
ly classified within two weeks after their arrival at the College.

ATTENDANCE ON LECTURES

Students are required to attend their lectures regularly and
promptly in accordance with regulations announced at the be-
ginning of the session. Absence from courses without due ex-
cuse results inevitably in the lowering of the student's stand-
ing. Professors are authorized to require students to make up
work by taking written tests covering the periods lost through
absence, whether the absence be excused or unexcused.

EXAMINATIONS

1. General examinations are held at the end of each quar-
ter. Failure to attend any of these examinations, for any cause
other than sickness, results in the dropping of the delinquent
from the student body. In case of absence from examination
because of sickness, the student will be given an opportunity
to take the examination in question at the regular time set for
re-examinations. (See below.)

2. Examinations for advanced standing upon work done in
some other institution, or in the sunmier, must be taken at such
time as may be arranged by the professors whose departments
are concerned, provided that such examinations may not be

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given later than two weeks before the regular examinations of
either quarter. Examinations for advanced standing shall be
more extended than ordinary examinations and no re-examina-
tions are permitted in case of failure. These examinations are
given only at the college.

3. Any student desiring advanced standing credit by ex-
amination must pass such examination before being admitted
to any advanced course in the subject. The latest date at
which any advanced standing examination may be given is
in September of the year following the admission of the
student.

4. Re-examinations are allowed in the case of conditional
failure. These examinations are given in the first week of the
fall quarter and in the second week of the winter and spring
quarters. Those failing in a re-examination are required to
repeat the course in question or forfeit the credit. In no case
will more than one re-examination be allowed in the same
subject.

In case of unconditional failure in a subject no re-examina-
tion will be allowed.

5. If a student finds it necessary to apply for an examina-
tion at any other time than that announced in the regular
schedule, or arranged for by the professor involved, written
application explaining fully the reasons for the request must
first be made to the Dean. If permission is granted for a
change in the schedule of the examination the applicant must
present the Registrar's receipt for five dollars ($5.00) for such
examination desired before the professor is authorized to give
the same. Such examinations are known as "Special" exam-
inations.

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This regulation applies to re-examinations as well as to gen-
eral and advanced examinations.

QUARTER AND YEAR CREDITS

A quarter credit is the value in hours of any course pursued
through one quarter. Thus, if a course scheduled for three
hours a week for one quarter be taken, the resulting credit
towards the one hundred eighty-nine quarter hours required
for the degree is three quarter hours. A year credit is the value
in quarter hours of a course pursued throughout the year.
Thus, a course scheduled for three hours a week for the whole
year will give a credit of nine quarter hours towards the de-
gree.

SUMMER WORK

Students wishing to make advanced standing credits during
the summer must communicate their plans to the College Com-
mittee on Advanced Standing and secure permission to do the
summer work before entering upon it.

No credit will be given for work of an undergraduate nature
unless a "merit" grade is received. A student may not receive
credit by examination for a summer course in which she has
received a grade lower than "merit."

The credit for each course taken at a Summer Session is de-
termined by the Advanced Standing Committee, but the maxi-
mum credit which may be obtained in a six weeks' summer ses-
sion is nine quarter hours.

LIMITATION OF HOURS

In order to prevent over-crowding of work, the following
regulation of the student's hours has been put into operation:

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1. The maximum number of lecture or recitation hours a
week for Freshmen shall be sixteen, and the minimum fourteen.
At the discretion of the Committee on Admission the privilege
of taking only twelve hours is offered some students.

2. The maximum number of lecture or recitation hours a
week for advanced students shall be eighteen, and the min-
imum fourteen. Second and third year students may not take
the maximum number of hours a week unless they shall have
received merit grades in at least two-fifths of their work for
the preceding session. Fourth year students may not take the
maximum number of hours a week unless they shall have re-
ceived merit grades in at least one-half of their work for the
preceding session.

MERIT HOURS

Grades indicating the student's standing in any course are
officially recorded as follows: "A," excellent attainment; "B,"
very good attainment; "C," good attainment; "D," passable at-
tainment; "E," failure, with privilege of re-examination; "F,"
failure, without privilege of re-examination. The grades "A,"
"B," and "C," are known as "merit" grades. At least ninety of
the one hundred eighty academic quarter hours offered for
the degree of Bachelor of Arts must be of the merit grade, the
remaining hours of the course being made with a grade of at
least "D."

Exact grades are not announced to students, their reports
containing only the information: "Passed with Merit,"
"Passed," or "Failed."

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Note. For a detailed explanation of the "Merit" require-
ments for admission to recognition in each of the three classes,
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, see notes preceding the ofl&cial
Register of Students.

REQUIRED RESIDENCE

The minimum residence requirement for the degree is two
years, one of which must be the senior year.

AUTOMATIC EXCLUSION

A student whose work is notably unsatisfactory at the end of
any quarter is considered to have excluded herself automati-
cally from the college unless by vote of the faculty she be put
on probation for the remainder of the year. If at the end of
the year she shall have failed to make credits to the extent of
at least twenty-two quarter hours in courses counting towards
the degree she shall be considered to have excluded herself
automatically from the college for the next ensuing year.

A student who fails for two successive years to meet the
requirements for advancement to the next higher class, auto-
matically excludes herself from the College, unless by vote of
the faculty she be allowed to remain on probation.

Note. In addition to the enforcement of the above laws, the
College reserves the right to request the withdrawal of students
who cannot remain in residence without danger to their own
health or to the health of others, or whose presence is thought
to lower the moral tone of the College. Students of this last
class may be asked to withdraw, even though no specific
charges be made against them.

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

Candidates for the B.A. degree must present one hundred
eighty-nine quarter hours of work of which nine quarter hours
must be in physical education. Certain courses are required,
as listed below, and others are elective. The program of work
for each student must be approved by the Committee on Ad-
mission or the Committee on Electives.

I. Courses required:

A. Specific requirements:

English 101 9 quarter hours

Bible 101, 205 9 quarter hours

Hygiene 101 3 quarter hours

B. Requirements with option:

1. Literature, Language (Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish).
Three courses (27 quarter hours) in two departments. Two
courses (18 quarter hours) must be in one foreign language.
Elementary courses in the languages (except Greek 101) will not
be accepted in fulfilling in part this requirement. If a student
elects a modern language she must continue the language begun
in secondary school. The literature option may be fulfilled by a
literature course in English or foreign language.

2. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.

Two courses (a minimum of 21 quarter hours) in two depart-
ments.

3. History, Psychology, and either Economics or Sociology.
Two courses (18 quarter hours) in two departments.

The specific and group requirements for the degree must be
completed by the end of the sophomore year with such excep-
tions as the Committee on Electives shall permit. No student

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shall be classified as a regular freshman unless she is taking
or has taken English 101 and one course from each of groups
1 and 2.

II. The elective hours are to be distributed as follows:

A. Each student is required to complete a major of thirty-
six hours (including the basic course) and a minor of twenty-
seven hours (including the basic course). The major and
minor must be elected before the close of the third quarter of
the sophomore year, and the courses must be approved by the
professors concerned. Work in the major subject must be con-
tinued throughout the junior and senior years, with such ex-
ceptions as the head of the major department and the Commit-
tee on Electives shall permit.

Majors are offered in the following subjects: English,
French, German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, History, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Economics and
Sociology, English Bible.

The following may not be elected to satisfy requirements
for the major or minor:

(1) Elementary courses in languages.

An elementary course in a foreign language may be ac-
cepted as a basic course for a major or minor provided it is
the third foreign language offered for the degree.

(2) Courses in Art History and Speech.

B. The remaining hours required to complete the one hun-
dred eighty hours in academic work may be chosen at will
subject to the following restrictions:

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(1) Not more than two courses may be taken under any
one professor in any given quarter.

(2) Not more than twenty-four hours may be taken in one
subject in any one session, and not more than sixty hours in
one subject may be presented for the degree.

(3) The elementary course in a foreign language may be
counted in making up the requirement for the degree only
when it is followed by another year of the same language or
when it is the fourth foreign language that the student has
taken.

(4) Not more than thirty-six hours in Music, Practical Art,
and Speech combined may be counted towards the degree.

Any student in any department of the College giving evi-
dence of inability to write correctly may be required to take
additional work in English composition, even though English
101 may have been passed.

In order to receive the nine quarter hours of credit required
in physical education, the student must have completed three
years of work in this department. Special arrangements will
be made for those entering with advanced standing.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

Courses numbered below 100 cover subjects sometimes given
in high school work. Credit for them in college is limited.

Courses numbered 101 to 199 are open primarily to Fresh-
men and Sophomores; Courses 201 to 299 to Sophomores and
Juniors; Courses 301 to 399 to Juniors and Seniors, and
Courses 401 to 499 are open to Seniors only. Courses open
to lower classes are also open to upper classes unless stated
to the contrary.

Fall quarter courses are designated by a, winter quarter
courses by 6, spring quarter courses by c,. Numbers with
hyphenated letters indicate courses extending through two
quarters. Numbers without letters indicate courses extending
throughout the year. No credit is given for a course until the
entire course is completed.

WORK AT EMORY UNIVERSITY

The courses listed on the following pages are given on the
Agnes Scott campus. Through a cooperative arrangement with
Emory University, located approximately two miles away,
courses on the Senior College level (junior and senior classes)
may be chosen by Agnes Scott students who are qualified to
pursue them. Such students are exempted from the Emory
matriculation fee, and the charges are handled on an inter-in-
stitutional basis. Such courses are to be sought through the
Committee on Electives, and the grades will be reported di-
rectly from Emory to the Agnes Scott Registrar. This arrange-
ment will afford a much richer choice of electives.

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ART

Miss Lewis

The purpose of this department is to maintain a high stand-
ard of efl&ciency in the pictorial and decorative arts, and to
give the student an intelligent appreciation of the works of
the masters.

Around this principle are grouped the various branches of
art education, giving in addition to technical training a knowl-
edge of the historical development of art, theory of design and
color, and practical work in the criticism and composition of
pictures.

The studio practice is divided into four parts:

1. Drawing from cast and still life.

2. Drawing and painting from still life.

3. Drawing and painting from life; painting from still
life; outdoor painting.

4. Portrait painting, landscape painting.

A sketch class with costume model is open to all art students.

One hour a week.

A course in commercial art is given for students wishing to
specialize in that branch.

All students will be advanced according to ability.

Opportunity in the way of excellent examples and instruc-
tion is offered those desiring to study the various lines of deco-
rative art.

Description of Courses 39

Studio practice may be given credit of one hour a quarter
for students who have completed or are taking Art History
courses. Nine hours will be the maximum credit allowed.

Note. If credit courses in speech and music are elected,
not more than thirty-six hours of music, speech and practical
art combined will be allowed to count toward the degree.

History of Art

These courses are designed to present to the student a survey
of the development of architecture, sculpture and painting,
and to give a general knowledge of aesthetic appreciation.

101a. Ancient Art. Lecture course with collateral read-
ing, illustrated with pictures and lantern slides.
Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

103b. History of Painting. The Renaissance. Lecture
course with collateral reading, illustrated with pictures and
lantern slides.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

102c. Early Christian and Medieval Art. History of
sculpture, painting and architecture through early Christian,
Romanesque, and Gothic phases. Lecture course with collat-
eral reading, illustrated with pictures and lantern slides.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

104c. History of Painting. From the Renaissance to

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Modern Times, Lecture course with collateral reading, illus-
trated with pictures and lantern slides.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Art History 103b.

Elements of Design. Principles underlying organization
of line, color, and composition and their application to prob-
lems in design. Lectures with studio practice.
One hour a week. To be arranged for art students.

All art students are required to take a course in history of
art if so advised by the professor of the department.

The requirements of the music department with regard to
students not candidates for the degree apply also to art stu-
dents, art taking the place of music in their course of study.

A certificate of proficiency will be given to students in the
art department who have finished satisfactorily the course as
prescribed and have in addition satisfactorily completed the
following College courses:

1. Eighteen quarter hours of English with advice of the de-
partment of English.

2. Twelve quarter hours of history with advice of the de-
partment of history.

3. French 103 or German 201.

Art Scholarship. Tuition in the art department of the
College for the next session will be given the student who does
the best work from cast or nature. No one can compete for
the scholarship who has not been a diligent student in the art
department for the entire session.

Description of Courses 41

ASTRONOMY

Professor Christian

201a. General Astronomy. Introduction to the constel-
lations, important celestial objects, instruments, and methods
of astronomy.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 101.

202b. The Solar System. Description of the sun and its
satellites, their surfaces, motions, and history.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Astronomy 201.

203c. The Stellar System. Description of the stars and
nebulae, with emphasis on contemporary advances.
Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Astronomy 202.

BIBLE

Professor Sydenstricker
Associate Professor Gillespie

101a, b or c. Old Testament. A course of study in the
Old Testament from the beginning through the reign of Solo-
mon. The purpose of this course is threefold: To ascertain
the facts presented in the records; to formulate a reasonable
interpretation of the facts; and to mature a right attitude to-
ward both fact and interpretation. Matters to be particularly
stressed are the "Promise" doctrine of the Old Testament, the
philosophy of Hebrew history, and the geography of the Bible

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lands. Supplementary readings, written tests and a term paper
are required.

Fall quarter:

Section A: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.
Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

Note: The Fall quarter is not open to Freshmen.
All sections are limited to twenty-five students.

102b or c. Old Testament. This course continues the
study begun in course 101a, b or c, and pursues it to the close
of the Old Testament period. In addition to the history studies
are made in the prophecies of Isaiah chs. 40-66, Haggai, Zech-
ariah and Malachi for the light they shed upon the historic
and religious interests of this period. Particular attention is
given to Israel's contacts with Babylonian life and culture,
and to the changes wrought in Hebrew thought and worship
by the captivity. Supplementary reading, written tests, and a
term paper are required.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.
Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.

203a. The Eighth Century Prophets. A study of the
prophets of this period as interpreters of the political, social
and religious conditions in Israel and Judah during the eighth
century. Particular attention is given to the history of Syria

Description of Courses 43

and Assyria, and to recent archeological discoveries for light
upon the historic and political situation. Supplementary read-
ing and written tests are also required.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.

204c. The Seventh Century Prophets. A continued
study of the writing prophets as begun in 203a. The political,
social and religious conditions in Judah during the dark days
leading up to and issuing in the Babylonian exile are studied.
The prophecies to be considered are Nahum, Zephaniah, Jere-
miah, Habakkuk and Ezekiel. Supplementary readings and
written tests are required.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.

205b-c. The Life of Christ. This course is based upon
the Synoptic Gospels. A careful consideration will be given
to the literature, institutions and ideals of the Jewish people
during the period between the Old and New Testaments. The
teachings and methods of Jesus will be studied, and collateral
reading and term paper required.
Winter and Spring quarters:

Section A: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Six quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.

206a. The Johannine Literature. Special emphasis

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upon the Gospel of John, its doctrines and peculiarities of vo-
cabulary.

Fall quarter: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.

207. Life and Letters of Paul. A careful survey of the
historic background of this remarkable life; the significance
of the Hellenistic and Roman elements in his early environment
as reflected in his career as a missionary. The Epistles are
studied intensively. A standard life of Paul is studied, and
the rich Pauline literature of Sir William Ramsay is used.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Bible 205.

310b. The Poetry and Wisdom Literature of the Old
Testament. Special emphasis upon the book of Job.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 205.

209. New Testament Greek. See Department of Greek.

301a. The Apocalyptic Literature of the Old and
New Testaments. A careful study of the origin and signifi-
cance of Apocalyptic vocabulary. Special emphasis upon the
Revelation.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Bible 205.

304c. Greek Thought. See Department of Greek.

Description of Courses 45

306b. Church History. A survey course of the history
of the church from the Apostolic age to the present time. The
periods of the Early Church and the Protestant Reformation
are especially emphasized. Particular notice is given to the
progress of missionary effort, the development of doctrine,
and the maturing of the Roman Catholic Church.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Bible 205.

308c. Comparative Religions. A study of the origin,
development and significance of the important religions of
other peoples. Main emphasis upon the living religions con-
trasted with Christianity.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.

Requirements for the major in Bible:

Basic courses: Bible 101, Bible 205.

Required course: Bible 209.

Elective courses in Bible to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic courses indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

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BIOLOGY

Professor MacDougall

Assistant Professor Runyon

Miss Miller

Miss McCalla

Miss Matthews

Biology 101. General Biology. An introductory course
presenting the fundamental principles of biology as exempli-
fied by a study of elementary botany, zoology, physiology, the
important theories of heredity, etc. The work of the three
quarters is coordinated and forms a course in modern general
biology.

Throughout the year:

Lectures: Section A: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Laboratory: Section A: Monday or Tuesday 1:10-4:10.

Section B: Wednesday or Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Twelve quarter hours.

201a. Non-vascular Plants. Field and laboratory study
of algae, fungi, mosses, and related plants.

Fall quarter:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 8:00.

Laboratory: Three hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

202b. Vascular Plants. A study of living and fossil
plants with the purpose of determining principles of evolu-
tionary change, and responses to environmental factors.

Description of Courses 47

Winter quarter:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 8:00.

Laboratory: Three hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

203c. Local Flora. A systematic study of ferns, con-
ifers, and flowering plants in the vicinity of Decatur and At-
lanta.

Spring quarter:

Lectures: Two hours to be arranged.
Laboratory or field work: Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Note: Additional credit will be given for further work completed.

300b. Bacteriology. A study of bacteria encountered
every day in home and society; techniques employed in hospi-
tal and public health laboratories.
Winter quarter:

Lectures: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Laboratory: Six hours to be arranged.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisites: Biology 101 and Chemistry 101.

310a. General Physiology. The fundamental activities
of living matter.

Fall quarter:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Laboratory: Tuesday, Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisites: Biology 101 and Chemistry 101.
Offered 1940-41.

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311b. Physiology of Plants. Experimental studies in
greenhouse and laboratory of the activities of living plants.
Winter quarter:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Laboratory: Tuesday, Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Biology 310.
Offered 1940-41.

312c. Human Physiology. A study of the life activities
of the human body.
Spring quarter:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Laboratory: Tuesday, Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Biology 310.
Not offered 1939-40.

207a. Invertebrate Zoology. A course dealing with
the invertebrate groups from the Protozoa to the Arthropoda.
The Biological Principles illustrated by these groups are con-
sidered.

b. The Arthropoda through the Lower Chordata are
studied with respect to anatomy, life activities, etc.

c. The Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. A com-
parative study of the development, structure, relationships
and distribution of vertebrate animals. Representative types
are dissected and studied in the laboratory.

Throughout the year:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 10:30.

Laboratory: Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

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Prerequisite: Biology 101.

Note: Students desiring to elect Comparative Anatomy only in this
sequence must take the last half of the winter quarter dealing with
Lower Qiordates, credit for which will be one and one-half hours.

303. Evolution and Heredity. This course deals with
the more important theories of evolution, variation, and phys-
ical basis of heredity, the laws of heredity and their social
application.

Throughout the year:

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00.
Laboratory: Three hours to be arranged.
Credit: Six or nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Biology lO'l.

The laboratory work is required of major and minor students in
biology.

305b-c. Technique. ^Mainly a laboratory course with
practical work in the more usual methods of histological and
cytological technique.

Winter and Spring quarters:

Lectures and demonstrations: Tuesday, Thursday 10:30.
Laboratory: Five hours to be arranged.
Credit: Six quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Biology 101.

306a. Embryology. A consideration of the fundamental
facts of embryology, with especial reference to mammalian
development.
Fall quarter:

Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Laboratory: Wednesday, Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Biology 101.

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, .Requirements for the major in Biology:

Biology 101 is the basic course which is prerequisite for all
advanced courses in the department.

1. When Zoology is the subject of primary interest, the
courses required are 207, 208, 209, 303, 306.

2. When Botany is the subject of primary interest, the
courses required are 201, 202, 203, 303, 310.

CHEMISTRY

Professor Holt
Associate Professor Gilchrist
Mrs. Fox
101. General Chemistry. This course includes lectures,
recitations and laboratory practice throughout the year, and
deals with the more important non-metallic and metallic ele-
ments with special emphasis given to the fundamental laws
and theories of chemistry. The laboratory work includes a
number of quantitative experiments and thus the student is
taught the accuracy and definiteness of chemical laws, while
she is being trained in observation and in manipulation of
apparatus.

Throughout the year:

Lectures: Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Laboratory: Section A: Tuesday 1:10-4:10.
Section B: Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Twelve quarter hours.

201a-b. Qualitative Analysis. This course is primarily

Description of Courses 51

a laboratory course dealing with a qualitative separation of
the important metals and acids. The lectures include a dis-
cussion of the theory of solution and the laws governing chem-
ical equilibrium, with special application to analytical reac-
tions.

Fall and winter quarters:

Lecture: Section A: Monday 10:30.

Section B: Wednesday 9:00.
Laboratory: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Six quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101.

202c. Quantitative Analysis. Important gravimetric
and volumetric methods of analysis are selected for study. This
course is designed to be taken the spring quarter following
Chemistry 201a-b, and to serve as an introduction to the prin-
ciples and methods of quantitative analysis.
Spring quarter:

Lecture: Section A: Monday 10:30.

Section B: Wednesday 9:00.

Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 201a-b.

205. Organic Chemistry. This course includes a study of
the principal compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series.
The laboratory work is designed to train the student in the
fundamental methods of organic preparations.
Throughout the year:

Lectures: Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Laboratory: Monday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101.

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301a. Quantitative Analysis. The study of quantita-
tive methods begun in Chemistry 202c is continued with neces-
sary emphasis placed upon technique.
Fall quarter:

Lecture: Wednesday 11:30.
Laboratory: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 202c.

302b. Advanced Quantitative Analysis. ^More advanced
analytical methods are studied and applied to the analysis of
both inorganic and organic compounds.
Winter quarter:

Lecture: Wednesday 11:30.
Laboratory: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 301a.

304c. Chemistry of Food and Nutrition. Lectures and
assigned readings deal with the fundamentals of physiological
chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the processes of digestion
and metabolism and on the nutritional value of foods.

Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 205.

305. Theoretical Chemistry. Lectures, recitations and
reports are based upon general reference work.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Open to advanced students in chemistry with permission of the de-
partment.

This course alternates with Chemistry 307a.

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307a. Radioactivity and Atomic Structure. ^The con-
stitution of matter is considered from both the chemical and
physical standpoint. The course consists of lectures and re-
ports on various phases of the subject.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Open to advanced students in Science upon recommendation of
the departments.

This course alternates with Chemistry 305.

308b. History and Achievements of Chemistry. The
lives, work and influence of the great men of Chemistry will
be considered. The course will also include careful study and
discussion of outstanding achievements as they relate to de-
velopment and progress in this particular science.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 205, 305.

309c. Food Analysis. Methods of organic analysis of
foods for carbohydrate, fat, protein and moisture content are
studied and some common food products are analyzed.

Spring quarter:

Lecture: Thursday 10:30.

Laboratory: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 301a.

Requirements for the major in Chemistry:

Basic course: Chemistry 101.

Required course: Chemistry 205.

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Elective courses in Chemistry to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY

Professor Mell
Acting Professor Raper
Economics
201. Introduction to Economics. This course is
planned as the basis for all the other work in the department.
It includes a survey of current economic theory, with applica-
tion to economic and social problems.

Throughout the year: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Not open to first year students. This course is required of all
majors in Economics and Sociology, and of all minors in Economics.

303a. The Labor Problem. An analysis of the modern
labor problem, and a study of the various solutions offered by
unionism, labor management, and labor legislation.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Economics 201.

(Not offered in 1939-1940.)

308c. Public Finance and Taxation. A study of the
financial problems of government national, state, and local
of forms of expenditure, of sources of revenue, particularly
taxation, and of budget-making, public debts, and financial
administration.

Description of Courses 55

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Economics 201.

309a-b. Money and Banking. Money, credit, and bank-
ing a study of their nature and characteristics, of forms and
functions of each, and of the application of principles in the
systems of certain foreign countries and of the United States.

Fall and winter quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Hours to
be arranged.

Credit: Six quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Economics 201.

314b. Economics of Consumption. A study of the
forces underlying and governing consumption as a method of
balancing to some extent the customary over-emphasis upon
production. Levels of living and standards of living are
studied in the light of data made available through recent con-
sumer research.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Economics 201.

315c, Theories of Economic and Social Reform. A
study of the leading present day proposals for reform of the
economic organization and the accompanying social changes.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Economics 201.

Sociology

203. Introduction to Sociology. This course is
planned to give the student an introduction to current socio-

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logical theory as it relates to social origins, social processes,
social institutions, and social control; and to integrate theory
with social problems and social direction.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Not open to first year students. This course is required of all
majors in Sociology and Economics, and of sll minors in Sociology.

305a. SocLVL Problems. The principal current social
problems are sketched, with brief treatment of the emergence,
nature, and extent of each. The emphasis of the course cen-
ters upon constructive approaches to the solution of the prob-
lems studied.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

311b. The Family. This course deals with the family as
a social and educational institution. It sketches the historical
background of present-day family organization; it sets forth
and interprets certain factors in the modern community
women in industry, childless homes, divorces, etc. which tend
to alter and disrupt family life ; and it analyzes the significance
of the family in programs looking toward social progress.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

(Not offered in 1939-1940.)

312b. Race and Population Problems. This course
centers about the effort to understand and appreciate the
causes and significance of population trends and movements,
and of accompanying racial contacts. Problems growing out
of both quality and quantity of population are studied.

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Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
(Not offered in 1939-1940.)

Requirements for major in Economics and Sociology:

Basic courses: Economics 201 and Sociology 203.

Elective courses in economics and sociology to complete
the major must be approved by the department.

Credit toward a major in this department, limited to nine
quarter hours, may be had by earning credit in any of the fol-
lowing courses in other departments, provided, that major
credit in some other department is not claimed for the same
work: History 303, 308, 311, 312; Biology 303; Psychology
305; Mathematics 305.

The minor must include one of the basic courses indicated
above and elective courses approved by the department.

EDUCATION

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PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION

ENGLISH

Professor Hayes Associate Professor Laney

Associate Professor Gooch Assistant Professor Preston

Assistant Professor Christie Assistant Professor Leyburn

Miss Prettyman

I. Composition

101. College Composition. English composition as here

studied is a necessary foundation for all other work in this

department. The work of this course comprises a study of the

text-book on composition, an analysis in class of selected prose

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models, parallel reading of standard novels and other literature
of the nineteenth century, and written reports thereon at stated
intervals. The writing for the year will be limited to exposi-
tion, beginning with the personal essay and going on to the
longer formal essay. Weekly themes and personal conferences
will be required.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Section E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Section F: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Required of all Freshmen.

A section of English 101 is provided for students who wish to begin
the course in the winter quarter and complete it in the following fall.
This section meets Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

208a. Advanced Exposition. Practice in investigation
and in organization of ideas drawn from reading. Materials
from other courses may be used. Planned to give practical
help to students who need further training in writing long
papers.

Fall quarter: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 101.

237a-b. Argumentation. A theoretical and practical
study of the subject. Analysis of questions, brief -drawing, oral
and written discussion. Class debates.

Fall and winter quarters: Hours to be arranged.

Description of Courses 59

Credit: Six quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed English 101.

Additional credit under this course may be given to those
members of Pi Alpha Phi Debating Society who are candidates
for the intercollegiate teams, provided the debating done for
the credit measures up to the standards of the faculty adviser
under whose supervision the debating is done. Credit is given
by the faculty on the recommendation of the faculty adviser.
The extra credit for team debating is three quarter hours a
year, and is limited to a total of six quarter hours. The extra
credit is given only to those who have completed the course in
argumentation.

201a. Narrative Writing. Study of the principles and
forms of narrative writing, with special emphasis on the short
story. Constant writing and illustrative readings required.
Through class discussions and individual conferences, effort is
made to lead the student to the discovery and effective use of
materials and to the appreciation of artistic narrative.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Offered in alternate years. Offered in 1939-1940.

203b. Journalism. A course in the writing of journalistic
prose based on a study of the methods employed by the best
modern writers of newspaper and magazine articles, and giving
practice in the writing of news stories, feature articles, and at
least one magazine article.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Offered in alternate years. Not offered in 1939-1940.

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II. Literature

211. General Introduction to the Study of English
Literature. This course is conducted by lectures, giving an
account of the movements, of tendencies, of men, and of books
from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the eighteenth
century. Careful study of masterpieces representative of dif-
ferent periods and collateral readings are required of all stu-
dents. Written reports are required. This course is prerequisite
to all the advanced courses in literature and speech.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: English 101.

305a. Chaucer. This course consists of a study of
Troilus and Creseyde and the minor poems in relation to the
development of Chaucer's literary art.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 1:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

306b. Chaucer. This course consists of an intensive
study of the Canterbury Tales.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 1:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: English 211.

307. Play Production. A survey of stage history and its
relation to drama from the early Greek to the present time is
made. Also a survey of the essential arts involved in the pro-

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duction of plays, and a study of staging, stage design, stage
lighting, acting, costuming, etc., is made. A critical study of
plays in text and production including classical drama,
Shakespeare and modern drama is a part of the work. Prac-
tice is gained through participation in several one-act plays
and two long plays during the year.

Throughout the year: Class and laboratory hours to be arranged.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

The regular laboratory fee is charged for this course.

Prerequisites: English 211 and Speech 105.

313a. Shakespeare :The Earlier Plays. ^A study of
Shakespeare's development as a dramatist from the beginning
through the bitter comedies. About twenty plays are read.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

314c. Shakespeare: The Later Plats. A careful study
of the great tragedies beginning with Hamlet and a rapid read-
ing of the plays of Shakespeare's final period.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

319b. Verse Forms. This course includes a study of the
origin of poetry and its place among the arts, the literary his-
tory of various verse forms with the analysis of representative
poems, and practice in writing some of the forms.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

Offered in alternate years. Not offered in 1939-1940.

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320c. Contemporary Poetry. This course includes a
study of English and American poets of the twentieth century,
with emphasis on the various poetical movements.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: One of the following: English 319, 321, 322, 331, 332.

Not offered in 1939-1940.

321b. Poets of the Romantic Movement. A study of
the Romantic movement as exemplified in the work of Words-
worth, Coleridge, Scott, Shelley, Keats and Byron.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

322c. Victorian Poets. A study of Tennyson, Browning
and Arnold with brief readings from the Pre-Raphaelite poets.
Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: English 211.

323c. Modern British Drama. This course includes a
preliminary study of Ibsen and an analysis of tendencies in
modern British drama. Emphasis is placed upon Shaw, Gals-
worthy, Barrie, and Synge.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

326c. Nineteenth Century Prose. This course is a
study of leading prose writers in relation to nineteenth century
thought. The writers include Coleridge, Lamb, Hazlitt,
Landor, Carlyle, Arnold, Ruskin.

Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00.

Description of Courses 63

Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: English 211.

327a. Eighteenth Century Prose. This course is de-
signed to give, through a survey of the prose of the period ex-
clusive of the novel, a conception of Eighteenth Century modes
of thinking and writing. The course includes a study of the
satirists (with emphasis on Swift), philosophers, periodical
essayists and letter writers of the first half of the century.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 9.00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

328b. Eighteenth Century Prose. This course contin-
ues the work of English 327, and is primarily a study of
Dr. Johnson and his circle.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

331a. American Literature. This is a survey course in
American literature from the beginning through the New Eng-
land renascence. Much reading is required in the representa-
tive works of the several periods.

Fall quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

332b. American Literature. Beginning with the work
of Walt Whitman, this course brings the survey of American
literature up to the present time. As in English 331, much
reading is required in representative works.
Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00.

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Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: English 211.

333b. The History of the Novel. This course traces
the development of the English novel from the beginning to
Scott. The work will include lectures, parallel reading on the
history and criticism of the novel, and the reading of repre-
sentative novels with discussions, oral and written.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

Offered in alternate years. Offered in 1939-1940.

334c. The History of the Novel. This course contin-
ues the work of English 333b, tracing the novel to the present
time.

Spring quarter. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

Offered in alternate years. Offered in 1939-1940.

350b-c. European Classics. A study, in translations, of
(a) Greek and Roman literature, (b) Dante, and (c) poetry
and prose from the Italian Renaissance to Milton. Attention
will be centered on the expression in literature of the classical
and Christian traditions, with special reference to artistic
treatment, the history of ideas, and the connections with Eng-
lish literature. The course constitutes a background to the
study of Milton, whose poetical works are read rapidly in the
latter part of the spring quarter.

Winter and spring quarters: Monday through Friday 8:00.

Credit: Ten quarter hours.

Prerequisite: English 211.

One quarter of this course may not be taken without the other.

Description of Courses 65

Requirements for the major in English:

Basic course: English 211.

(English 101 is previously required of all Freshmen.)

Required courses in English: Three of the following: 305,
306, 313, 314, 350.

Elective courses in English to complete the major must be
approved by the department. Students expecting to teach
English are advised to take American Literature. The depart-
ment urges (but does not require) English majors to take
English 321, and if possible to study Greek through Homer
and Latin through Horace, Students intending to do graduate
work should have at least two years of French and German.
Other subjects closely related to English are history and phi-
losophy.

Required work other than English: One foreign language
of grade not below French 103, German 201, Spanish 201,
Greek 201, or Latin 105 and 201.

The minor must include (1) the basic course indicated
above, (2) either English 313 and 314 or English 321 and 322,
and (3) nine additional hours in English approved by the de-
partment.

English 208 and English 307 may not be counted toward
the hours required for the major or minor.

III. English Speech

Credit toward the degree will be allowed for courses in
speech amounting to eighteen quarter hours, but these courses

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may not be included in the English major nor counted toward
the satisfaction of group requirements. If credit courses in
music and practical art are elected, not more than thirty-six
hours in music, speech and practical art combined will be
counted toward the degree.

No extra tuition is charged for class work in any course
in speech. One additional hour credit may be obtained each
quarter in speech courses by taking private lessons in addition
to class work. (There is an additional charge for private
lessons.) When taken together these courses will be desig-
nated 105-A, 217-A, 309a-A, etc.

105. Fundamentals of Speech. The purpose of this
course is to develop a good speaking voice, good diction, and
to establish ease and poise in platform presentation whether it
be in speaking, debating, or in the interpretation of literature.
Both theory and practice are considered. Good diction is
studied and analyzed by the phonetic method. Practice is given
in reading and speaking before audiences. Exercises for train-
ing the body to respond to thinking are studied and practiced.
Principles are applied through interpretation of the short
story, lyric and narrative poetry, and extemporaneous speak-
ing.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Section B: Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Section C: Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Section D: Tuesday, Thursday 1:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

209c. Public Speaking. A study of speeches of various
types. Practice in careful preparation and delivery of both

Description of Courses 67

impromptu and extemporaneous speeches for many occasions.
Particular care is taken of the problems and needs of each in-
dividual student as revealed in her constant practice before
small audiences.

Spring quarter:

Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Section B: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Three queirter hours.
Prerequisite: Speech 105.

Note: This course is offered as an elective for juniors and seniors,
but may be taken by sophomores who have completed 105.

217a-b. Advanced Reading and Speaking. A study of
thought, feeling and imagination, their relation to natural
modulations of voice and body, and their development in
reading and speaking. Continuation of exercises for training
voice and body.

Fall and winter quarters:

Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Section B: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Six quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Speech 105.

218c. Phonetics. General phonetic laws and principles.
Native and foreign dialects of English. Transcription. Appli-
cation of phonetics to everyday speech and speech correction.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Offered especially for students who expect to teach English, but
open to all students above the freshman class.

309a. Forms of Poetry. ^This course analyzes and stud-
ies through vocal expression the ballad, narrative and lyric

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poem. Poems of each type are memorized and presented be-
fore an audience.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Six quarter hours of Speech.
Offered only in alternate years.

310b. Interpretation of Modern Poetry. This course
studies and analyzes contemporary verse forms. Many poems
are memorized and presented before an audience.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Six quarter hours of Speech.
Offered only in alternate years.

311a. Interpretation of Modern Drama. The one-act
play is the basis of study for this course. An analysis of struc-
ture, character and theme is made, and scenes from long plays
are memorized and prepared for presentation. Advanced
studies for the development of pantomime and for a respon-
sive voice are part of the work.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hoiurs.
Prerequisite: Six quarter hours of Speech.
Offered only in alternate years.

312b. Shakespeare and Classical Drama. A careful
analysis and intensive study through vocal interpretation is
made of two of Shakespeare's plays and one other classical
drama. Scenes are memorized and presented before the class.
Advanced studies for the development of pantomime and a
responsive voice are continued.

Description of Courses 69

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Six quarter hours of Speech.
Offered only in alternate years.

FRENCH

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GERMAN

Professor Harn
01. Elementary Course. Grammar, composition, trans-
lation, sight reading, conversation based on texts read.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours, (1) if taken as a fourth language, (2)
if followed by course 101.

101. Intermediate Course. Study of representative Ger-
man prose and poetry, review of grammar, training in the use
of the language in conversation and composition.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: German 01 or two entrance units in GerniEin.

201. Eighteenth Century Classics. Lectures in Ger-
man on Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller, with special emphasis
on their contributions to German drama. Reports on special
topics in German.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: German 101 or its equivalent.

301. History of German Civilization. Survey of the
historical, political, social, literary, and artistic forces in Ger-

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man civilization. The aim of the course is to secure a back-
ground for an adequate understanding of German literature.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: German 101 or its equivalent.

302a. German Lyric Poetry. A study of its origins and
development with emphasis on the poetry of Goethe and Schil-
ler, of the Romantic School, and of the contemporary Lyrists.

Fall quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

303b. German Prose of the Nineteenth Century. A
study of the short prose forms of the nineteenth century with
special emphasis on the Novelle.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

304c. German Drama of the Nineteenth Century.
Reading of the representative works of Kleist, Hebbel, Grill-
parzer, Ludwig, and others; criticism; reports.
Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.

351a. Goethe's Faust. Parts I and IL Lectures on the
growth of the Faust legend in German literature and the Faust
motive in other literatures. Interpretation of Goethe's Faust
with the study of its growth in relation to the facts of his life.
Comparative study of Marlowe's Faust and Ibsen's Peer Gynt.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

352b. Contemporary German Literature. A study of

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the contemporary trends in the novel, the drama, and the lyric
in representative works.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

353c. Development of the German Novel from Wie-

LAND TO HaUPTMANN.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.

Requirements for the major in German:

Basic course: German 01.

Note. ^This course taken as a third language not earlier
than the Sophomore year will be accepted as the basic course
for a major.

Required courses: German 101, 201, 351.

Elective courses in German to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above and
elective courses approved by the department.

GREEK

Professor Torrance
Assistant Professor Nelson
Assistant Professor Click
101. Beginning Greek. The essentials of forms and syn-
tax; reading of selections from Xenophon and Plato; writing
Greek.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

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Credit (when not ofiFered for entrance) : Nine quarter hours, if (1)
taken as a fourth language (2) followed by Course 202 or 203, and 201.

201a. Grammar and Composition. ^Systematic review of
forms and syntax; sight reading.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

No credit except when followed by Course 202 or 203.

Prerequisite: Course 101 or the maximum requirement for entrance.

202b-c. Plato; Homer.

In the winter quarter selections from the Apology, Crito, and
Phaedo will be read with a careful study of syntax, idiom,
and subject matter.

In the spring quarter selected books of Homer's Iliad will
be read with a study of dialect, prosedy, and content; sight
translation; metrical reading.

Winter and spring quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Six quarter hours.

Open to those who have offered the maximum requirement for en-
trance or who have completed Course 101 and Course 201a.

203b-c. New Testament Greek. A special study of the
writings of Luke, his style and vocabulary; the historical set-
ting of the Book of Acts. Selections from other writers. Inter-
pretation of the Greek text and study of New Testament phi-
lology and syntax.

Winter and spring quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Six quarter hours.

Open to those who have offered the maximum requirement for en-
trance or who have completed Course 101 and 201a.

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301a. Introduction to Greek Tragedy. Selected plays;
origin and development of Greek drama.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30. Subject to
change.

Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Greek 201 and 202.

302b. Greek Lyric Poets.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30. Subject to
change.

Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Greek 201 and 202.

303c. Greek Historians. Special study of the history of
Greece of the fifth century from Herodotus and Thucydides.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30. Subject to
change.

Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Greek 201 and 202.

305a. Advanced Course in Greek Poetry.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30. Subject to change.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Greek 301a.

May be given as a directed study course.

307b. Advanced Course in Plato.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30. Subject to change.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: One quarter course of 300 grade.

May be given as a directed study course.

309c. Advanced Course in Greek History.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30. Subject to change.

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Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Greek 303c.

May be given as a directed study course.

GREEK COURSES IN ENGLISH

250a. Classical Mythology. A study of the myths of
Greece and Rome as an aid to the interpretation and apprecia-
tion of literature and art. Lectures illustrated by lantern slides
and photographs. Collateral reading and reports.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

310b. Greek Poetry. A survey of Greek Poetry, epic,
lyric, and dramatic from Homer to the end of the classical
period with emphasis on the drama. Lectures and collateral
reading (in English).

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Given only in alternate years. Not given in 1939-1940.

312b. Greek Civilization. An introduction to the social
and political institutions of the Greeks, their culture and its
transmission to modern times. Lectures, illustrated by photo-
graphs and lantern slides. Papers and reports.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Given only in alternate years. To be given in 1939-1940.

314c. Greek Thought. A survey of Greek religious, eth-
ical, and philosophic thought from Homer to Plotinus and
Origin, with special emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Lectures
and collateral reading (in English).

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Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

316a. Greek History. (See department of History,
Course 309.)

Requirements for the major in Greek:

Basic course: Greek 101.

Required courses: Greek 201, 202 and 301.

Elective courses in Greek to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

Greek 250 will not be counted toward the major but is ad-
vised as a free elective. Only two of the courses numbered
310, 312, 314, and 316 will be counted and that only by spe-
cial permission. Course 314 is especially recommended to
majors.

Latin in college is advised for all Greek majors. Electives
from other departments will be recommended according to
the needs of the student.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

HISTORY

Professor Davidson

Associate Professor Jackson

Associate Professor Smith

101. Medieval and Modern Europe, 1100-1938. The
emphasis of the course is upon the operation of historical
forces and movements. It is intended both for those who will

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take no more history and for those who will go into advanced
courses. The work will be carried on by class discussions, li-
brary reading, map and notebook work, and the study of
source material.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30,

Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Section E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in history.

203. History of England. ^A general course for the
study of the political, economic, and social development of
England, the expansion of England beyond the seas, and the
evolution of imperial politics. The course is recommended to
students who intend to elect courses in English literature.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

205. American Government. This course is planned to
give an understanding of American institutions and politics
and to arouse an interest in the problems of the day. A survey
is made of national, state, and local governments.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

214c. Renaissance Civilization. After a brief survey of
the political and economic background of Europe from the
fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, this course will consider
the intellectual interests of the age literary, artistic, and
scientific.

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Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

215. American History. A general survey of American
history, conducted by lectures and class discussions.
Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

216a. International Relations. A study of the more
important problems in international affairs of the present
time.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

217b. Comparative Government. An analytical study
of the organization and present operation of the chief govern-
ments of Europe and a comparison of these governments with
that of the United States.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

218a, American Parties and Politics. ^A contemporary
and historical study of the theory, organization, and leadership
of American parties and politics. Emphasis will be placed on
current political questions.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

301. Europe Since 1871. This course is planned to give
an insight into world problems involved in the great war and
is a study of the social, economic, and political evolution of
the states of Europe, the rise of the new imperialism, and in-
ternational diplomacy since 1871.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

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309a. Greek History. A study of the history of Greece
with special emphasis upon the distinctive contributions which
the Greeks have made to later civilization in art, literature,
and political ideals, based on a wide reading in translation of
Greek historians, orators, philosophers, and poets.

Fall quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

310b. Roman History. A study of the political and in-
stitutional development of the Roman State, together with a
study of Roman public life, based upon a reading of Roman
authors in translation.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

316b. Civil War and Reconstruction. A study of the
social and economic background of the war and reconstruc-
tion, and of the principal events of the period.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

317c. America Since the World War. ^This course em-
phasizes the present situation in such major social and econom-
ic problems as industry, agriculture, reform movements, and
the like.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

415a, b, c. Directed Study in American History. By
consultation with the instructor, students may arrange a course
of independent readings on certain aspects of American his-
tory. Application must be made at the time of selecting elec-
tives.

Description of Courses 79

OflFered each quarter.

Credit: Three or five quarter hours.

Requirements for the major in history:

Basic course: History 101.

Required courses: History 215, 301.

Elective courses in history to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor in history must include the basic course and elec-
tive courses approved by the department.

LATIN

Professor Torrance
Assistant Professor Nelson
Assistant Professor Click

105. Introduction to Latin Literature. Livy, Book I,
Stories of Early Rome. A brief survey of Latin poetry; illus-
trative selections from Ennius, Lucretius, Tibullus, Propertius,
Horace, Ovid, Martial; Lyrics of Catullus; Eclogues and
Georgics of Virgil.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Open to Freshmen who present four entrance units in Latin and by
special permission to those presenting only three including one of Virgil.
Open also to students who have completed Course 103.

201a. Horace, Odes, Carmen Saeculare, and Epodes.
The Augustan Age as revealed in Horace; the author's person-
ality and literary technique.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

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Credit: Three quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed Course 105.

202b. Terence, Phormio. Introduction to Roman
comedy.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed Course 105.

203c. Pliny, Letters. Roman life in the time of Domi-
tian and Trajan.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed Course 201 or 202.

204a. Prose Composition. Practice in translating con-
nected English passages into Latin. Sight reading as an aid
to composition.

Fall quarter: Monday 9:30, Wednesday, Friday 9:00. Subject to
change.

Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Course 105.
Required for the major.

217c. Roman Civilization. A study of Roman civiliza-
tion with reference to the individual: his social position, edu-
cation, home life, amusements, religious customs, etc. The
course will consist of lectures illustrated by lantern slides, out-
side readings in English, and reports.

Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Offered in alternate years. Offered in 1939-1940.

301a-b. Virgil; Eclogues, Georgics, Aeneid. Study of

Description of Courses 81

a few Eclogues, the poetical episodes in the Georgics, and the
Aeneid as a whole. Virgil's sources, technique, and influence
lectures and library references.

Fall and winter quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Six quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed six quarter hours of 200 grade.

This course alternates with Course 311a-b. Not given in 1939-1940.

303c. Tacitus; Annals I-VI. History of the early empire
as revealed in Tacitus.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed Course 203 and three quarter
hours of 300 grade.

Alternates with 314c. Not given in 1939-1940.

311a-b. Lucretius, de Rerum Natura. Lucretius, the
poet and philosopher. His sources and his influence.

Fall and winter quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Six quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed six quarter hours of 200
grade.

This course alternates with Course 301a-b. To be offered in 1939-
1940.

314c. Cicero, Letters. Letters are selected with a view
to building up a biography of Cicero which will supplement
the knowledge gained from the best-known orations. Emphasis
upon the human interest to be found in the letters. Cicero's re-
lations with his family and friends. His attitude toward the
civil war. Historical background for the last years of the re-
public and the establishment of the empire. Recommended for
students intending to teach High School Latin.

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Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed (1) nine quarter hours of
200 grade or (2) three quarter hours of 300 grade.
Alternates with 303c. To be offered in 1939-1940.

305a. Roman Satire. The origin and development of
Roman satire. Study of selected satires of Horace and Juvenal
with a survey of other Roman satirists by lecture.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 8:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed three quarter hours of 300
grade.

Ofifered only in alternate years.

307b. Roman Comedy. Its sources and development, its
literary and linguistic characteristics. The reading of the sim-
pler meters. The careful study of two plays. These plays will
be selected from the following: Captivi, Menaechmi, Mostel-
laria, and Trinummus of Plautus; Adelphi and Andria of
Terence.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 8:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed Course 202b, and three addi-
tional hours of 200 grade.

309c. Roman Elegy. Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius and
Ovid. Alexandrianism.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 8:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Open to students who have completed (1) nine quarter hours of
200 grade or (2) three quarter hours of 300 grade.

315c. Teachers' Training Course. Rapid review of the

Description of Courses 83

authors usually read in secondary schools, with special em-
phasis upon syntax and the problems involved in teaching
those authors; investigation of textbooks and methods of
teaching in secondary schools. Given on request.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 1:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours. This course is accepted as professional
training for teachers' certificates.

319b. Roman History. (See Department of History,
Course 310b.)

Ofifered only in alternate years.
101. Latin Fundamentals. ^An introduction to the fun-
damentals of Latin grammar and to the reading of Latin
authors.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours if followed by Course 103.
Required of all Freshmen who do not present Latin for entrance.

103. Intermediate Latin. Selections from Cicero's Ora-
tions and Letters, or Virgil's Aeneid, or Ovid's Metamorphoses.
The content of this course will be elastic, depending on authors
previously read by the class.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Required of aU students wishing credit for Course 101.

Open to Freshmen presenting two entrance units in Latin and also
to those presenting three units who Eire not able to qualify for Course
105.

Requirements for the major in Latin:

Basic course: 105.

Required courses: 204a and two of the following: 201a,
202b, 203c.

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Elective courses to complete the major must be approved
by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

MATHEMATICS

Professor Robinson
Assistant Professor Gaylord

101. College Algebra and Trigonometry.

Throughout the year:

Sections A and B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Sections C and D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.
Sections E and F: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

A section of Mathematics 101 is provided for students who wish to
begin the course in the winter quarter and complete it in the following
fall. This section meets Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

201. Analytic Geometry and Introduction to Cal-
culus.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 101.

301a. Differential Calculus.

Fall quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 201.

302b. Integral Calculus.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 301.

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303c. Advanced Calculus.

Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 302.

Given in alternate years. Not offered 1939-1940.

304c. Differential Equations.

Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite. Mathematics 302.

Given in alternate years. Offered 1939-1940.

305. Financial Mathematics and Statistics.

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Given in alternate years.

306a. Curve Tracing. Plane algebraic curves.
Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 201.
Offered in alternate years.

307a. Theory of Equations and Determinants.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 201.
Given in alternate years.

Selected Topics. One of the following introductory
courses may be given either quarter at a time to be arranged:

401. Projective Geometry.

402. College Geometry.

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403. Theory of Functions.

404. Analytic Geometry of Space and Hyperspace.

405. Advanced Statistics.

406. Theory of Numbers.
Credit: Five quarter hours per course.

Requirements for the major in Mathematics:

Basic course: Mathematics 101.

Required courses: Mathematics 201, 301, and 303 or 304.

Required work other than Mathematics: An introductory
course in Physics.

Elective courses in Mathematics to complete the major must
be approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

MUSIC

Professor Dieckmann

Mr. Johnson Miss Bartholomew

Mr. Linder

Theoretical, Historical and Critical Courses
111. Harmony. Triads and their inversions, dominant-
seventh chord and its inversions, elementary modulation. Har-
monization of melodies and basses, with emphasis on keyboard
work. Melodic dictation and analysis.
Three hours a week. To be arranged.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Music 107 or its equivalent.

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211. Advanced Harmony. Secondary seventh chords,
chords of the ninth, altered and mixed chords, modulation,
suspensions and other non-harmonic tones. Continued empha-
sis on keyboard work, advanced dictation and analysis.

Three hours a week. To be arranged.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Music 111.

213. History of Music and Appreciation. A general
survey of the history of music and of musical literature.
Abundant illustrations for training in the observation of the
structural elements of music and the study of musical form.
The course is non-technical, and no previous training is re-
quired.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

209, Counterpoint. Strict counterpoint in all species
in two and three parts, and in first species in four parts. Dou-
ble counterpoint at the octave, with reference to fugue subjects
and counter-subjects.

One hour a week. To be arranged.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Music 211.

107. Ear-Training with Elementary Harmony. This
course includes a thorough treatment of notation; scales; inter-
vals; chord construction; drill in sight singing; ear-training;
melodic dictation requiring recognition of intervals and simple
rhythms.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Section B: Monday, "Wednesday, Friday 1:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.

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Practical Courses
Plvno. General course. Technique from fundamental to
highest proficiency, including studies, pieces in various styles.
Two lessons a week.
Open to all students and adapted to individual proficiency.

Organ. Only students who have had considerable training
on the piano should undertake this course.

It is the aim of the instruction to develop intelligent organ-
ists for church and concert work.
Two lessons a week.

Violin. Technical training according to the most approved
modern methods. Sonatas, concertos, and concert pieces from
the best writers for the instrument.
Two lessons a week.

Ensemble Work. Piano and violin students of sufficient
advancement have ample opportunity for ensemble playing.

Voice Culture. Proper placing of voice, correct habits of
breathing, enunciation, phrasing, etc., careful development of
tone with the study of songs judiciously selected from standard
and modern song writers and the great oratorios. First year
students may take vocal in classes of five or six. All vocal
students are advised to take Music 107.

Two private lessons a week or vocal in classes.

College Choir and Glee Club. Organized for the study
and performance of sacred and secular vocal music.

Two scheduled concerts are given at the College each year,
and many opportunities are afforded by Atlanta churches,
clubs, and radio stations for programs of varied musical type.

Description of Courses 89

Membership is open to all on a try-out basis.

String Ensemble. Open to all students who play Violin,
Viola or Violoncello, and who enjoy ensemble playing. Not
limited to students in the Department of Music. Admission
by try-out.

Degree Credit

Credit towards the degree is given for courses in piano,
organ, voice and violin.

The conditions under which credit will be allowed for
courses in piano, organ and violin are as follows:

1. At the beginning of the session students in piano must
pass a satisfactory examination in Theory, given by the Pro-
fessor of Music, and demonstrate sufficient technical ability to
play correctly with regard to fingering, phrasing, rhythm,
tempo, and dynamic effects works of the simpler two-part
Inventions of Bach; the simpler sonatas of Mozart; and the
simpler Songs Without Words, of Mendelssohn.

Students applying for degree credit in Violin must, in addi-
tion to passing a satisfactory examination in Theory, give evi-
dence of having done satisfactory work in study material of
the grade of difficulty of the Kayser Studies, Op. 20, Bks. I
and II; Mazas "Thirty Special Studies," Op. 36, Bk. I; Schrad-
ieck "School of Violin Technics," Vol. I; and the concertos of
Accolay and Sitt.

Note. ^This requirement when oflfered at entrance into Col-
lege will be accepted, upon examination only, as one unit in
the elective group. Only those who have had unusually good
training are advised to try this examination.

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2. Students who have met the above requirement may re-
ceive a credit for practical music to fhe extent of six hours a
year for three years upon the satisfactory completion of the
following work:

a. Two lessons weekly of half an hour each in piano, organ
or violin.

b. One hour and a half of practice daily for six days each
week.

c. Theoretical work amounting to at least three credit hours
in addition to the six hours of practical credit.

Credit towards the degree will be allowed for courses in
vocal music under the following conditions:

1. The student will be admitted to degree credit work in
voice only after passing satisfactorily a test given by the in-
structor.

2. Three hours credit will then be given upon the comple-
tion of the following work:

a. Two lessons weekly at half an hour each in vocal music.

b. Five hours of practice each week.

c. This work must first be taken in connection with Music
107 and later with any course in theoretical music.

Note. The total possible credit in practical music shall
not exceed eighteen hours, and the total possible credit for
practical and theoretical music shall not exceed thirty-six
hours.

If credit courses in speech and practical art be likewise
elected, not more than thirty-six hours of music, speech and
art combined will be allowed to count towards the degree.

Description of Courses 91

Music as a Minor

Music may be offered as a minor, with the following re-
quirements :

Basic course: Music 111.

Required courses in music: for students of piano, organ
and violin. Music 211, 213; for students of voice. Music 107,
213.

Required courses other than music:

1. English 211.

2. French of the grade of 103 or German of the grade of
101.

Certificate

Certificates are offered in the Department of Music in piano,
organ, violin and voice to those students who, in the judgment
of the music faculty, having acquired adequate technical equip-
ment and musicianship to undertake it, are able to give a
creditable public recital, and who have completed the follow-
ing College courses:

1. Music Courses 111, 211, and 213.

2. Eighteen quarter hours of English, chosen by advice of
the department of English.

3. German through Course 01 and French through Course
103; or,

4. French through Course 101 and German through Course
101.

Note. Candidates for certificate in voice may offer Course
107 in place of Course 211.

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Scholarships

Two scholarships are given : one in piano-playing and one in
voice culture. They are awarded on Ccmmencement Day to
those students who have made the best records in these depart-
ments for the year.

Note. Students, not candidates for the B.A. degree, who
wish to specialize in music must meet the requirements for
admission of irregular students to the College, and must take
the equivalent of fifteen hours of work a week, one hour of
music being equivalent to one hour of recitation, and three
hours of practice on an instrument counting as equivalent to
one hour of recitation.

PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION

Professor Stukes
Associate Professor Dexter
Assistant Professor Omwake

I. Philosophy

301b. History of Philosophy. A survey of the major
philosophers and the development of philosophic thought
from the time of the Greeks to the present.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

313c. Systems of Thought. A course dealing with cur-
rent philosophic problems and systems of thought.
Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.
Credit: Five quarter hours.

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II. Psychology

201. General Psychology. The object of this course is
to train the student in the scientific description of the facts of
mental life, to apply the facts of mental life to practical prob-
lems, and to provide a basis for the further study of education,
sociology, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the learning
process.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.
Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
This course is prerequisite to all other courses in psychology.

305a. Social Psychology. A study of group life; sug-
gestion, imitation, custom; the peculiar expression of group
consciousness in mobs, panics, classes, public opinion, war;
the effect of groups on personality development.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

306b. Applied Psychology. A study of the principles,
technique and methods of applied psychology; the application
of psychological principles and tests in vocational selection,
business, law, medicine, and other fields.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

307a-b. Experimental Psychology. A survey of the
major problems, methods and results of the experimental study
of behavior and consciousness, including the statistical pro-
cedures necessary for interpretation of psychological studies.
Learning in both human and animal subjects, memory, sensa-

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tion and perception, conditioning and fatigue will be studied
in the laboratory.

Fall and winter quarters:

Lectures: Wednesday, Friday 9:00.

Laboratory: Monday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Six quarter hours.

310c. Mental Measurement. A course dealing with the
fundamentals and principles of mental tests, methods of ad-
ministering tests, and evaluating and using the results obtained.

Spring quarter: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

311a or b. Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence.
A careful study of the mental development of the child
through the period of adolescence. A study is made of the
different types of children and their proper educational treat-
ment.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

312c. Abnormal Psychology. A study of abnormal
mental processes, including the more common types of psy-
choses and neuroses with emphasis on prevention and mental
hygiene.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 11:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

315c. Psychological Problems and Points of View. A
study of present day problems and recent developments in
Psychology. The work consists of reports, discussions, and
readings from psychological journals and other current litera-

Description of Courses 95

ture. An historical and developmental approach is made to
the modern points of view.

Spring quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Open to students by permission of the instructor.

Requirements for the major in psychology:

Basic course: Psychology 201.

Required courses: Psychology 307 and 310.

Elective courses in Psychology to complete the major must
be approved by the department.

Ten hours of Philosophy may be included in the major.

Students majoring in Psychology must complete General
Biology and at least nine additional hours in science.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above and
elective courses approved by the department.

III. Education

301a or b. Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence.
(See Psychology 311.)

302c. Philosophy of Education. This course deals with
the fundamental principles that underlie education, and at-
tempts to define an educational standard. Method as related
to such standard is discussed. The purpose is to view the edu-
cational process broadly.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

303a. History of Education. This course will trace the

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development of educational theory and practice from earliest
times. Special emphasis will be placed upon the history of
modern education, and an interpretation of its problems and
aims.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 10:30.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

304b. Principles of Secondary Education. A study of
the history, organization, and administration of the high
school, with emphasis upon the curriculum and methods of
teaching.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

305b. Educational Tests. A study of the principles, con-
tent, making, and giving of standardized educational tests.
Their application and uses are carefully considered.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

306a. Elementary Education. A study of the organiza-
tion, materials, and methods of education on the elementary
school level.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

406a, b or c. Observation and Practice Teaching.
This course is open to a limited number of seniors by permis-
sion of the department.

Credit: Three or six quarter hours.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Professor Swanson
Associate Professor Wileurn
Assistant Professor Lapp
Miss Mitchell
Miss Dozier
101. Hygiene. ^This course considers the problems of
personal and community hygiene, giving as much as possible
of the necessary background of anatomy, physiology, and epi-
demiology.

Section A: Throughout the year: Thursday 1:30.
Section B: Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Section C: Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00.
Section D: Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

Every student is given a careful physical examination, both
by the resident physician and the director of physical educa-
tion, on entering college. When it seems advisable the student
is given special individual gymnastic work adapted to her par-
ticular need instead of the regular class work. An X-ray pic-
ture of the chest is a regular part of the examination and will
be made of all students except those who have had a negative
reaction to the skin tuberculin test. A small fee will be charged
to cover the cost of the X-ray films.

Before the end of the year a second physical examination is
given and at the end of each succeeding year.

A minimum of three hours of exercise is required of all
first, second and third year students. All physical education
activities are open to seniors.

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First year course numbered 101.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Second year course numbered 201.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Third year course numbered 301.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

Requirements:

One quarter of dancing.

Swimming until college swimming test is passed.

Elective Classes and Sports. Each student is urged in
making elections to elect one sport or activity throughout her
college course until she becomes proficient in it.

Fall Quarter:

Archery.

Golf Students electing this course purchase their equipment.

Hockey.

Riding A fee is charged for riding.

Swimming:

Instruction for Beginners, Intermediates or Advanced Swimmers.

Diving.

Life Saving.

Team Practice.
Tennis.

Winter Quarter:
Basketball.
Dancing:

Folk.

Natural.

Tap.

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Individual gymnastics Required of all who need individual work.
Water Polo.

Spring Quarter:

Participation in May Day.

Tennis.

Riding.

Archery.

Golf.

Swimming.

Life Saving.

A Physical Education fee of $10.00 is charged all new stu-
dents. This fee covers cost of gymnasium outfit, bathing suit,
towels, laundry and upkeep of equipment for the four years.
All equipment is bought by the college.

Students are urged to bring low-heeled oxfords, as all stu-
dents are expected to wear them on the campus until lunch
time.

At the end of any session a student who has failed four
quarters of Physical Education will not be allowed to return
to college unless the work is made up in the summer vacation.

PHYSICS

Professor Christian
101a. Properties of Matter; Mechanics. Lectures il-
lustrated by experiments, problems, and individual laboratory
work.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Laboratory: Wednesday or Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Four quarter hours.
Prerequisite or parallel course: Mathematics 101 or 103.

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102b. Sound, Heat, and Light.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saiurday 10:30.
Laboratory: Wednesday or Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Four quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 101.

103c. Magnetism and Electricity. It is necessary to
complete this third course to satisfy the science requirement
in Physics.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Laboratory: Wednesday or Thursday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Four quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 102.

201a. Mechanics. The fundamental laws of motion,
force, and energy, with their applications to statics and dy-
namics of particles and rigid bodies.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday 11:30.

Laboratory: Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 103.

302c. Light. Physical and geometrical optics.
Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Laboratory: Tuesday and Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 201.

303a. Heat and Thermodynamics.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Laboratory: Tuesday and Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 201.

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304b. Magnetism and Electricity.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Laboratory: Tuesday and Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 201.

205b. Sound. Principles of harmonic motion, acoustics,
and some applications to music and speech.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday 11:30.

Laboratory: Friday 1:10-4:10.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 101.

206c. Modern Physics. Recent developments in spectra,
radio, television, cosmic rays, geophysics, astrophysics, specific
heats, quantum theory.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Physics 103.

305a. Spectroscopy. Methods of spectrum analysis, and
their application to astrophysics and atomic structure.
Not given 1939-1940.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: Physics 202 or Astronomy 203.

306b. Modern Physical Theories. The development of
relativity and quantum theory in connection with their experi-
mental background.

Not given 1939-1940.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisites: Physics 202, 203, and 204.

310a. History of Science. A study of the development

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of the physical and biological sciences from the Greeks to the
present, including the lives of the scientists.

Winter quarter: Monday through Friday 8:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisites: Biology 101, Chemistry 101, or Physics 103.

315a, b, or c. Laboratory Problems. Investigation of
problems to suit the interest of individual students.

Fall, winter or spring quarters: Hours to be arranged.

Credit: For every three hours of laboratory work and reference
reading, one quarter hour credit is given.

Requirements for the major in Physics:

Basic course: Physics 101, 102, 103.

Required course: Physics 201, 302, 303, 304.

All students majoring in Physics must complete Mathe-
matics 203.

Elective courses in Physics to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

ROMANCE LANGUAGES

Professor Alexander Professor Harn

Associate Professor Hale AssoaATE Professor Phythian

Assistant Professor Cilley Assistant Professor Carlson

FRENCH
A. Language
01. Elementary. For students who begin French in Col-
lege. Equivalent of two years secondary school preparation.

Description of Courses 103

Throughout the year: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.

Credit (when not offered for entrance) : Nine quarter hours if (1)
taken as a fourth language, (2) followed by Course 101.

101. Intermediate. Oral written and aural training in
the use of the language. The essentials of French civilization
and a rapid survey of French literature.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30.
Section B: Monday Wednesday, Friday 1:30.
Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: (1) Two entrance units in French; (2) French 01
with merit.

Note: For students whose preparation is inadequate for the work
of French 101 this course is given in three quarters of four class hours
a week. The course as thus arranged is numbered lOlx and carries
credit of nine quarter hours.

Fourth hour:

Section A: Tuesday 2:30.
Section B: Tuesday 1:30.
Section C: Wednesday 1:30.

103. Survey of French literature accompanied by a sys-
tematic review of syntax introductory to theme writing and
oral narration. Masterpieces of French literature from the
Middle Ages through the nineteenth century.

Throughout the year:

Section A: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Nine quarter hours.
Prerequisite: (1) Three entrance units in French; (2) French lOlx.

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105a. Further study of grammatical principles, vocabulary
building, idiomatic expression.

Fall quarter:

Section A: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: (1) French 101 with merit; (2) French 103; (3)
four entrance units in French.

110a. Oral French. A practical course in spoken French
designed to give greater accuracy and fluency in the use of
the language and to cultivate early in the course careful habits
of speech.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: French 101 or lOlx with merit:

203b. Pronunciation. Studies in the imitation of French
records supplemented by the study of the texts: Palmer and
Motte, Colloquial French; Klinghardt and de Fourmestraux,
French Intonation Exercises.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: French 103, 105a or 257.

204a. Advanced Composition.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 103, 105a or 257.

B. Literature

257b-c. French Classicism. Study of the classic ideal:
its foundation in the 16th century, development in the 17tla

Description of Courses 105

century, decadence in the 18th century. Oral and written dis-
cussion of the texts read. Lectures.

Winter and spring quarters:

Section A: Monday 8:30, Wednesday, Friday 8:00.

Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Six quarter hours.

Prerequisite: (1) Four entrance units in French; (2) French 101
with merit. This course must be accompanied by 105a.

259b-c. Selected Masterpieces of the Classic, the
Romantic and the Realistic Periods. Study of these mas-
terpieces in their historical setting and of the literary ideals
which they exemplify.

Winter and spring quarters: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.

Credit: Six quarter hours.

Prerequisite: French 103 and 105a.

355a. Development of the Novel. Origins through the
18th century.

Fall quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
CreditT Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

356b. Continuation of 355a. Novel of the romantic
period.

Winter quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

357c. Continuation of 356b. Novel of the realistic
period.

Spring quarter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30.
Credit: Three quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

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358b. Development of the Drama. Origins through
the classic period.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

359c. Continuation of 358b. Drama of the romantic
and realistic periods.

Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

360a. French Poetry. Study of selected masterpieces
of Villon and of the Pleiade as an introduction to the poetry
of the romantic and the Parnassian schools and the symbolists
of contemporary France. Practice in reading aloud as an es-
sential to the understanding of poetry.

Fall quarter: Monday through Friday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: French 257 or 259.

455b. French Civilization. The French race, its physi-
cal environment, the problems of contemporary France. A
study is made of selected modern novels and plays which
exemplify these phases of French civilization.

Winter quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: One quarter of a three-hundred course.

456c. Contemporary French Literature With Em-
phasis on the Post- War Period.

Spring quarter: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00.

Description of Courses 107

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisite: One quarter of a three-hundred course.

Requirements for the major in French:

Basic courses: 101 or 103.

Required courses: 105a; 204a; 257 or 259; a three-hundred
course; a four-hundred course.

A major student who lacks aural proficiency or whose pro-
nunciation is poor will be required to take 203b in addition to
the hours required for the major.

The major based on 101 should include, in addition to 105a
and 204a, 257b-c; 359c or 360a or 355a or 356b or 357c;
four-hundred course.

The major based on 103 should include, in addition to 105a
and 204a, 259b-c; 358b; 356b or 357c or 360a; four-hundred
course.

The minor must include the basic courses indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

Junior Year Abroad: Under definitely specified conditions
qualified students are allowed to do with full credit, the work
of the Junior year in France.

SPANISH

01. Elementary Course. Grammar, dictation, transla-
tion, development of natural conversation, discussion in Span-
ish of texts read in class.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00.

Credit: Nine quarter hours, (1) if taken as a fourth language, (2)
if followed by Course 101.

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101. Intermediate. Study of representative Spanish
novels and plays, review of grammar, training in the use of
the language in conversation and in composition, brief study
of the historical and literary epochs in Spain.

Throughout the year: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 11:30.

Credit: Nine quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 01 or two entrance units.

201a. Spanish Literature to the Golden Age. Survey
of early influences and trends in the development of literary
forms. Reading and discussion of representative works; lec-
tures; practice in speaking and writing.

Fall quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or its equivalent.

202b. The Spanish Novel. Survey of literary trends in
the novel. Reading and discussion of important works; lec-
tures; reports on parallel reading; advanced composition.

Winter quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or its equivalent.

203c. The Spanish Drama. Survey of the development
of the drama. Reading of representative plays; criticism; lec-
tures; advanced composition.

Spring quarter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or its equivalent.

301a. History of Spanish Civilization, 1500-1650.
Survey of the historical, literary and artistic trends which have
definite bearing on national life and thought. The course is

Description of Courses 109

designed to serve as a background for the adequate under-
standing of Spanish literature.

Fall quarter: Hours to be arranged.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101, or in conjunction with Spanish 101 with
permission of the instructor.

302b. History of Spanish Civilization, 1650-1898.
Survey of the historical, literary and artistic trends which have
definite bearing on national life and thought. The course is
designed to serve as a background for the adequate under-
standing of Spanish literature.

Winter quarter: Hours to be arranged.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101, or in conjunction with Spanish 101 with
permission of the instructor.

303c. History of Spanish Civilization in the New
World. Historical and literary background; modern trends
in literature; reading from contemporary Hispanic authors.

Spring quarter: Hours to be arranged.

Credit: Three quarter hours.

Prerequisite: Spanish 101, or in conjunction with Spanish 101 with
permission of the instructor.

351a. Modern Spanish Literature. Nineteenth century:
novel, drama, prose; reading and discussion.
Fall quarter: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisites: Spanish 201, 202, and 203.
Not offered 1939-1940.

352b. Contemporary Spanish Literature. Prose, novel.

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drama and poetry of the late nineteenth and the twentieth cen-
tury.

Winter quarter: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisites: Spanish 201, 202, and 203.
Not offered 1939-1940.

357a. SiGLO DE Oro. Literary background of the Golden
Age. Reading of representative masterpieces in the short novel
and the drama.

Fall quarter: Hours to be arranged.

Credit: Five quarter hours.

Prerequisites: Spanish 201, 202, and 203.

Offered 1939-1940.

358b. Cervantes: Don Quijote. Reading of the entire
masterpiece; study of the period; lectures; discussion.
Winter quarter: Hours to be arranged.
Credit: Five quarter hours.
Prerequisites: Spanish 201, 202, and 203.
Offered 1939-1940.

Requirements for the major in Spanish:

Basic course: Spanish 01 or 101.

Required courses: Spanish 201a, 202b, 203c, and two quar-
ters to be chosen from the following courses: Spanish 351a,
352b, 357a, 358b.

Elective courses in Spanish to complete the major must be
approved by the department.

The minor must include the basic course indicated above
and elective courses approved by the department.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SITUATION

The College is located in Decatur, a city of about 15,000
people, and one of the principal residential suburbs of Atlanta.
The metropolitan area has a population of more than 350,000.
The whole community is noted for its educational interests and
advantages. It would be hard to find a city with a richer
musical, artistic, social and religious life. In this metropolitan
area are located thirty-four institutions of learning, besides
public schools, bringing thousands of students from all over
the world, in addition to the local patronage.

The Agnes Scott campus is on the divide between the Atlantic
seaboard and the Gulf coast and has an elevation of 1,050 feet.
The water is freestone, and the climate is free from extremes
of heat and cold.

BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT

The buildings of the College, thirty-six in number, including
several cottages occupied by members of the faculty, are sit-
uated upon a well-shaded and spacious campus of rare natural
beauty. With the exception of the White House and the
Infirmary, all the principal buildings are substantially con-
structed of brick, with trimmings of granite, limestone, or
marble. Readers of this Bulletin will be especially interested
in such of these buildings as form the working plant of the
institution, and so the following brief description is given. Ap-
plication may be made to the Registrar for any special infor-
mation that may be desired concerning the halls of residence.

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The Agnes Scott Hall was the gift of the late Colonel
George W. Scott, the revered and generous friend of the Col-
lege, by whose munificence its existence was originally made
possible. This building is the headquarters for social activities
on the campus. It contains an office of the Dean, parlors, re-
ception rooms, the A. S. C. A. cabinet room, and Day Student
quarters. The building also contains music and art studios and
practice rooms. It is centrally located and accessible from all
parts of the campus. (See also Residence Halls below.)

Buttrick Hall, completed in September, 1930, is a late
addition to the College plant. It has been made possible by
the generous support of the General Education Board of New
York and is named in honor of Dr. Wallace Buttrick, former
president of that Board and a sincere friend of Agnes Scott
College. The building is four stories in height and is con-
structed of steel, reinforced concrete, brick and limestone, with
a roof of antique tile.

The lobby, spacious enough to accommodate the whole
college community at one time, is finished in natural oak wood,
craftex, with crab orchard stone floors. The corridors are
unusually wide and well lighted. Although the whole building
is as near fire-proof as possible, three stirways with fire-proof
stair wells and fire doors are provided. Automatic elevator
service has also been installed.

The building contains forty-eight offices for administrative
officers and faculty, thirty-two classrooms, three rest rooms, the
post office, the book store, the college bank, the psychological
laboratory, four vaults, and ample storage space.

General Information 113

The Carnegie Library Building is the most recent addition
to the College plant. It is named in honor of Andrew Carnegie
who provided personally the funds for the first Agnes Scott
library building. Constructed of brick and Indiana limestone
with graded tile roof, it belongs in style of architecture to the
modern Gothic and conforms in type to the adjacent buildings.

The Library is constructed in the shape of an ell, one wing
of which is two stories in height and consists of a large read-
ing room on each floor. The other wing rises to four stories,
with a large lecture room and storage space on the ground
floor, with lobby and administrative quarters on the first floor,
with seminar rooms, a staff lounge, projection and typing
rooms on the second floor, and with a museum on the top floor.
The tower bookstacks are located in the internal angle of the
building.

The first floor reading room is large and lofty, finished with
light woodwork and furnished with easy chairs and davenports
in bright blue and red upholstery. The informality of the
room is emphasized in the use of floor lamps, individual study
desks, alcoves and a great stone fireplace. The reading room
on the ground floor is also large and spacious, equipped with
open reserve shelves and with a special type of Windsor chair
designed for the comfort of a student working at a table.

A special feature which takes into account the mild, open
winters of the Atlanta area is the outdoor reading terrace. This
terrace, located so as to benefit from the sunny southern ex-
posure, is provided with weather proof chairs and tables and
gaily colored umbrellas and affords a delightful place for
reading or study.

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The technical details are quite modern, the fire-proofing,
damp-proofing, air-conditioning, and sound insulation having
had successful attention.

The Lowry Hall affords excellent accommodation for the
departments of biology, chemistry and physics. It is equipped
throughout with all appliances necessary for the proper teach-
ing of these subjects including electricity, gas, and hot and
cold water, both in the lecture-rooms and the various laborato-
ries. On the left side of the main entrance is a bronze tablet
with this inscription:

"This Science Hall is perpetually endowed by Robert J.
and Emma C. Lowry in Memory of their Son, William Mark-
ham Lowry, Anno Domini, 1910."

The department of biology contains three laboratories, a
lecture room, a professor's office, a vivarium, a photographic
room, a storage room, and a museum. The work of instruction
and research commands the aid of suitable apparatus, such as
microscopes, microtomes, ovens, baths, charts and illustrative
collections.

The department of chemistry is well supplied with chemi-
cals and chemical apparatus and the laboratories have every
modern convenience that could be desired. Besides a large
basement, there are five commodious laboratories, a lecture-
room, a research laboratory, a professor's office, a library,
three storage rooms, and two balance rooms.

In addition to these laboratories a geological museum is
being equipped, and already a considerable number of fossils
and mineralogical specimens are on hand.

General Information 115

The department of physics contains a large lecture-room, a
professor's office and reference library, a dark-room, a large
and well-equipped laboratory, and two store rooms.

BucHER Scott Gymnasium-Auditorium. This excellent
building affords accommodations for some of the most useful
College activities. It is one hundred seventy-five feet long and
one hundred six feet wide. The main gymnasium room is
ninety feet by seventy, and there are two auxiliary gymnasium
rooms. The stage is eighty by forty feet and equipped with
the modern four-color lights. The auditorium has a capacity
of nearly two thousand people. The swimming pool room is
eighty-two by forty-two feet, and the pool itself is sixty by
twenty-five feet, the room and pool being tile lined. There are
five offices for physicians and physical directors, four rest
rooms, special quarters for day students, and five rooms for
general student activities.

The Murphey Candler Student Building, named in honor
of Hon. C. M. Candler, who was a trustee of the College 46
years, from its beginning until his death in 1935, was formerly
used as a library building. In 1936 it was remodeled and is
now one of the most popular halls on the campus. It provides
headquarters for many of the student activities. Its lofty and
spacious reception room, with two fireplaces, and with com-
fortable furnishings, is in constant use for parties or informal
dancing or other forms of recreation. It has ten other rooms
for meetings or groups or publications or committees. Both
this building and the main reading room of the Library are
open on Sundays.

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Residence Halls

There are four residence halls, in addition to five cottages,
giving dormitory space for three hundred and fifty. All these
buildings are comfortably equipped, lighted and heated, and
all contain both double and single rooms.

The Agnes Scott Hall contains, besides the social quar-
ters, studios, etc., mentioned above, dormitory space for about
seventy-five students.

The Rebekah Scott Hall, a memorial to the late Mrs.
Rebekah Scott, wife of Colonel George W. Scott, contains,
besides two dormitory floors, the College Chapel, a large din-
ing-room, a commodious lobby, and various reception rooms.
A colonnade connects this building with the Agnes Scott
Hall and thus renders available for the latter building the din-
ing-room of the former.

The Jennie D. Inman Hall, a gift to the College of the late
Samuel Martin Inman (for many years the honored Chair-
man of the Board of Trustees) , as a memorial to his deceased
wife, has three floors devoted entirely to bedrooms. The wide
veranda of the building is extended to meet that of the White
House, in which is located the dining-room for both these
halls.

The White House contains a large dining-room, kitchen,
pantries, etc.

Five Cottages situated on the campus offer accommoda-
tions for about fifty students. These cottages are comfortably
furnished and supplied with all modern conveniences.

General Information 117

Auxiliary Buildings

The Anna Young Alumnae House was erected through
the joint efforts of the Trustees and the Alumnae in memory
of Miss Young, who was for twenty-one years a beloved teacher
in the College. It is a beautiful brick cottage, well equipped
with a tea room for the use of the College community and with
facilities for taking care of guests. It is especially a home for
returning Alumnae and is under the general management of
the Alumnae Association.

The Alumnae Infirmary, a well-built, two-story house,
situated south of Lowry Hall was added to the College plant
through the efforts of the Alumnae. The building has been
arranged so that it is admirably adapted to its purpose.

Steam Plant. Steam heat is supplied to all the College
buildings from a modern and well equipped plant situated on
the south border of the campus. This plant was completed
during the summer of 1929 and has all the latest devices for
efficient service.

Laundry. This is a very attractive building, adjoining the
steam plant, and it also has just been erected. It is well
equipped and is operated for the benefit of the College com-
munity.

SPECIAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The George W. Scott Foundation

In November, 1909, citizens of Decatur, in order to express
their affectionate admiration of one of the town's most useful
and public-spirited men, and at the same time to assist in per-
petuating the work of the College which had been so dear to

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his heart, contributed the sum of $29,000 for the establishment
of "The George W. Scott Memorial Foundation," for the en-
dowment of some department of the College, the exact dispo-
sition of the fund being left to the direction of the Board of
Trustees. The income from this fund is for the present applied
to the maintenance of the department of Philosophy and Edu-
cation.

The Lowry Foundation

As a tribute to the memory of their deceased son, William
Markham Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lowry, of Atlanta,
have contributed to the College the sum of $25,000. The in-
come from this fund is applied towards the maintenance of the
natural sciences, and in recognition of the generosity of the
donors, the science building has been given the name "Lowry
Hall."

The Samuel M. Inman Endowment Fund

In the will of Miss Jane Walker Inman, probated August 2,
1922, Agnes Scott College was made the residuary legatee;
and the proceeds of her estate for the College amounted to
$144,453.42, in real estate, stocks and bonds.

In addition the will provided for a life estate of $50,000.00
which will eventually come to the College. The whole of this
splendid gift is to be used for establishing "The Samuel M.
Inman Endowment Fund," in memory of her brother, who was
for many years Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the
pilot of the College through its most difficult period of de-
velopment.

Quenelle Harrold Foundation

Mrs. Thomas Harrold, Americus, Georgia, has contributed
the sum of $10,000.00 to establish "The Quenelle Harrold

General Information 119

Foundation" in honor of her daughter who graduated from
Agnes Scott in the Class of 1923. The income for the present
is used to provide a Graduate Fellowship, and is awarded to
some alumna who is well qualified for research and who gives
promise of leadership.

Cooper Foundation

This has been established by Mr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Annie
Scott Cooper, Decatur, Ga. Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of
Col. George W. Scott, the founder of the College. The Founda-
tion consists of $7,500, and the income may be used for what-
ever seems most needful for the College in any particular year.
At present it is used to provide student aid for worthy young
women.

George W. Harrison, Jr., Foundation

In the will of the late George W. Harrison, Jr., of Atlanta,
Agnes Scott College was one of the residuary legatees. The
funds derived from this source, approximately $20,000, have
been set aside for the establishment of this Foundation, the in-
come from which will for the present be used in helping
worthy young women with scolarship aid.

Louise McKlnney Book Prize

Friends of Miss Louise McKinney, Professor of English,
Emeritus, have provided a fund of $1,000, the income of which
is used to provide a prize for the best collection of books ac-
cumulated in any one year by a student. The books are to be
owned intellectually as well as physically. The English De-
partment will judge the collections submitted for considera-
tion.

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Scholarships

The William A. Moore Scholarship S5,000

This sura was bequeathed to the College by the late William
A. Moore, an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of
Atlanta.

The will of Mr. Moore provides that "this sura shall be held
as a perraanent fund as endowment for the education at this
College of worthy girls of Presbyterian parents who are unable
to provide a collegiate education for their daughters."

The Eugenia Mandeville Watkins
Scholarship S6,250

Founded in raeraory of the late Mrs. Homer Watkins, for-
merly Miss Eugenia Mandeville, of Carrollton, Georgia, an
early graduate of the College, by her father, the late Mr. L. C.
Mandeville, and her husband, Mr. Homer Watkins.

The Harry T. Hall Memorl\.l Scholarship $5,000

^ndowed by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bradley, Columbus, Geor-
gia, in memory of Mrs. Bradley's only brother. In awarding
this scholarship preference will be given applicants from
Muscogee County, Georgia.

The John Morrison Memorial Scholarship S3,000

Established by Mrs. Tola B. Morrison, of Moultrie, Georgia.
In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to stu-
dents applying from Colquitt County, Georgia.

The Lucy Hayden Harrison Memorial
Loan Fund $1,000

This sum from the savings account of the late Miss Lucy

General Information 121

Hayden Harrison has been committed in trust by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harrison, and her brother, Mr. George
W. Harrison, Jr., all of Atlanta, to the College to be used as
a loan fund "for the purpose of aiding worthy girls in securing
a college education in Agnes Scott College."

The Elkan Naumburg Music Scholarship Fund $2,000

Contributed by the late Mr. Elkan Naumburg, of New York,
for the purpose of establishing a scholarship in Music.

The Josiah J. Willard Scholarship $5,000

Founded by Samuel L. Willard as a memorial to his father,
a former resident of Decatur. The income is to be used in
assisting daughters of Presbyterian ministers, preferably pas-
tors of small, weak churches, in securing an education at
Agnes Scott College.

The Maplewood Institute Memorial
Scholarship Fund $2,500

"At a meeting of the Maplewood Institute Association (Pitts-
field, Mass.), on June 5th, 1919, it was voted to give to Agnes
Scott College a fund of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500)
to found a "Maplewood Institute Memorial Scholarship," the
interest on this sum to be used every year as the College thinks
best in aiding some worthy girl in her education."

The H. C. Townsend Memorlu. Scholarship $5,000

Established by Mrs. Nell T. Townsend, of Anderson, S. C.

The income to be used particularly for students who are plan-
ning to go as missionaries.

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The George A. and Margaret Ramspeck
Scholarship Fund $1,250

Established by Mrs. Jean Ramspeck Harper in honor of her
parents, who were former residents of Decatur.

The George C. Walters Scholarship Fund $5,000

Given by Mrs. Frances W. Walters, Atlanta, Georgia, as a
memorial to her husband. The income will be awarded ac-
cording to the worth and need of the applicants. This fund is
being increased from year to year.

The Nannie R. Massie Memorial Scholarship
Fund $2,000

Established by Mrs. E. L. Bell, Lewisburg, West Virginia, in
honor of her sister. Miss Massie was for many years a be-
loved teacher at Agnes Scott. The income will be awarded
according to the need and worth of applicants.

The J. J. Clack Scholarship Fund $1,500

Mr. J. J. Clack, Starrsville, Georgia, arranged the fund dur-
ing his life on the annuity plan. Since his death, the income
is now available for worthy young women.

LiNDSEY Scholarship Fund $5,000

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lindsey, Decatur, Georgia, have con-
tributed this fund. Nominations for the award of the income
are to be made annually by the Council of the Georgia Fed-
eration of Labor.

Kate Stratton Leedy Memorial
Scholarship Fund $1,000

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This fund was established by the late Major W. B. Leedy,
Birmingham, Ala., on the annuity plan. Since his death, the
fund becomes a perpetual memorial to his wife, and the in-
come will be used preferably for Alabama girls.

Employees of Atlantic Ice and Coal
Corporation Scholarship Fund $2,500

This has been established by the employees of the Corpora-
tion named under the leadership of the late President W. B.
Baker, there being about ninety contributors. The income is
preferably awarded to some worthy girl from a community
where the company has a plant or branch.

The Armstrong Memorial Training Fund $2,000

This was established by the joint gifts of the late Mr. George
F. Armstrong and his wife, Mrs. Lucy May Camp Armstrong,
Savannah, Ga. It is a memorial to him. The income will be
used primarily for those who wish to prepare for service in the
Young Women's Christian Association.

The Mills Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,000

The late Mr. George J. Mills, Savannah, Ga., gave the money
for this fund, and it is a joint memorial to him and his wife,
Mrs. Eugenia Postell Mills, whose death preceded his by only
a brief time.

The Mary D. Sheppard Memorial Scholarship $2,500

The Alumnae of the College, citizens of Tallapoosa, Ga., and
other friends have established this fund in honor of Miss Mary
Sheppard, who was a teacher in the institution and later a resi-

124 Agnes Scott College

dent of Tallapoosa. Preference in awarding the income will
be given to worthy girls from Haralson County, Georgia.

The Martha Merrill Thompson
Scholarship Fund $2,000

The members of the class of 1905 and other friends have
contributed this fund in memory of their classmate who was
Miss Martha Merrill, Thomasville, Ga. Preference in awarding
the income will be given to those who plan to do missionary
work.

The Anne V. and John Bergstrom
Scholarship Fund $1,000

This fund was established by Mrs. Martha Wynunee Berg-
strom, Atlanta, Ga., on the annuity plan. Since her death, the
income is available for worthy girls. The fund is named in
honor of two of her children who died in their youth.

Mary C. Davenport Scholarship Fund $1,000

Mrs. Mary C. Davenport, Marietta, Ga., has given this fund.
The income is awarded preferably to the daughter of mission-
aries or to a young woman in training for mission work.

The Lawrence McNeill Scholarship Fund $1,000

Mrs. Florence McNeill, Savannah, Ga., has established this
fund in memory of her husband, and the income is awarded
according to the worth and need of applicants.

The Weenona White Hanson Scholarship
in Piano $2,500

This fund is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Hanson,

General Information 125

Birmingham, Ala. The income is to be used in giving musical
advantages to worthy young women who could not otherwise
get this training. Preference is given to applicants from Ala-
bama. ^

The Jenkins Loan Fund $1,000

Contributed by Mrs. Pearl C. Jenkins, Crystal Springs, Miss.
The income is loaned each year without interest to some worthy
girl. Preference is given to Presbyterian students.

Capt. and Mrs. J. D. Malloy Scholarship $3,500

Messrs. D. G. Malloy and J. H. Malloy, Quitman, Ga., are
establishing a memorial scholarship in honor of their father
and mother, and the income on the amount named above is
now available. This scholarship aid is awarded on the nom-
ination of the donors.

Col. Joseph B. Preston Scholarship Fund $1,000

This fund was provided by the late Mrs. Clara J. Preston,
Augusta, Ga., on the annuity basis. After her death, the in-
come has become available for award, preference being given
to applicants from Georgia.

The Virginia Peeler Loan Fund $1,000

Miss Mary Virginia McCormick, Huntsville, Ala., has given
this sum in honor of Miss Virginia Peeler who graduated at
Agnes Scott in the class of 1926. The income is to be loaned
to worthy girls on easy terms.

Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Cheek Scholarship Fund $1,500

This fund was established by Mrs. T. F. Cheek, of Birming-

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ham, Ala., on the annuity plan. Since her death, the income
is awarded according to the worth and need of the applicants.

Wachendorff Scholarship Fund $1,000

Given by Messrs. C. J. and E. W. Wachendorff, Atlanta, Ga.,
in honor of their mother. The income is to be awarded accord-
ing to the worth and need of applicants.

The Samuel P. Thompson Scholarship $5,000

Established by his wife, Mrs. S. P. Thompson, Covington,
Ga., on the annuity plan. Since her death the income is avail-
able for assisting worthy young women.

Loudie and Lottie Hendrick Scholarship $5,000

Established on the annuity plan by Miss C. N. Hendrick,
Covington, Ga. Since her death the fund is a joint memorial
of her and her sister. The income is available according to
the relative worth and need of applicants.

Sarah Frances Reid Grant Scholarship $6,000

This fund is the gift of Mrs. John M. Slaton of Atlanta
and is named in honor of her mother. During the life time
of the donor, the income is to be awarded on the nomination
of the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution.

Lulu Smith Westcott Fund $1,250

The gift of Mr. G. L. Westcott, Dalton, Ga., and named in
honor of his wife, a graduate of the College. While the income
of the fund is not specifically designated for scholarship aid,
it is the desire of the donor that for the present it be used to
help girls interested in missionary work.

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Nell Hodgson Woodruff Scholarship Fund $1,000

Mr. Robert W. Woodruff, Wilmington, Del., has given this
fund and named it in honor of his wife. The income is
awarded according to the worth and need of applicants.

The Kontz Scholarship Fund $1,000

This fund has been established by Judge Ernest C. Kontz,
of Atlanta, in memory of his mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
Trabert Kontz. The income is awarded annually on the basis
of the worth and need of the applicants.

Martha Bowen Scholarship Fund $1,000

Provided by the classmates and friends of Miss Martha
Bowen, Monroe, Ga., a member of the class of 1925, who died
before graduation.

Marie Wilkins Davis Fund $4,000

The property from which this fund was realized was left
by her mother as a memorial for Marie Wilkins (Mrs. W. H.
Davis) of Waynesboro, Ga., who was a student in Agnes Scott
Institute.

Georgia Wood Durham Scholarship $6,500

Contributed by the late Mrs. Jennie D. Finley in honor of
her mother. Students from DeKalb County, Ga., are given
preference in the awards of the income.

Jennie Durham Finley Scholarship $5,000

Contributed by Mrs. Finley in order to aid primarily girls
from DeKalb County, Ga., who are given first consideration in
awards.

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Lucy Durham Goss Fund $3,000

Provided by Mrs. Jennie D. Finley in honor of her niece,
Mrs. John H. Goss, who was a student in Agnes Scott Institute.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Collegiate Scholarship. The College offers tuition
for the next session to the student, in any class below Senior,
who attains the highest general proficiency. In order to com-
pete for this scholarship, the student must pursue a regular
course. The scholarship is not transferable, and is good only
for the session immediately succeeding the commencement at
which it is awarded.

The Alumnae Scholarship Aid. The Alumnae have
caught the spirit of helpfulness which characterizes their Alma
Mater and have cooperated heartily to help others secure the
education which they have enjoyed. They have given more
than $1,000 to establish the Sheppard Scholarship mentioned
above; and, in addition, they have recently begun a fund to be
known as "The Alumnae Loan Fund," the interest from which
is to be used for those who find it necessary to borrow money
for the completion of their college work.

Special Scholarships. Scholarships paying tuition for
one session in Piano, Voice, Art and Spoken English are of-
fered. Conditions of award may be ascertained on application
to the President.

STUDENT AID

All applications for scholarship aid from any of the funds
outlined above should be made in writing on forms which may
be obtained from the President's office.

General Information 129

HOPKINS JEWEL AWARD

This has been established in honor of Miss Nannette Hop-
kins. The prize consists of a very beautiful white gold ring
with an amethyst stone significant of the College colors, pur-
ple and white; and it is awarded each year to the member of
the Senior class who most nearly meets the ideals of the
College.

THE LAURA CANDLER MEDAL

This medal, the gift of Mrs. Nellie Scott Candler of Decatur,
is awarded to the student of Sophomore, Junior or Senior
grade who makes the highest average for the year in mathe-
matics, provided her work is of marked excellence.

RICH PRIZE

The firm of Rich's, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., offers each year a
prize of Fifty Dollars to that member of the Freshman class
who makes the best record for the year. The award is made at
Commencement.

FRANK MORLEY PRIZE

This is offered each year by Professor Robinson for the most
original work in mathematics done by any member of the
Sophomore or the Junior class.

FELLOWSHIPS

Two fellowships may be awarded annually to members of
the Senior Class. These fellowships carry with them remuner-
ation amounting to the recipients' entire expenses for one year,
including tuition in any department of the College (except
"specials") in which they may elect to continue their work.

130 Agnes Scott College

EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
Non-Resident Students

Tuition, including the use of library, gymnasium,
lounge rooms, general student activities, and in-
struction in all subjects offered in the curriculum
except "Specials" $305.00

Maintenance fee 15.00

Total for the session $320.00

Payable on entrance in September, $185.00; on January

1st, $135.00.

(Laboratory fees and "Specials" not included.)
In addition, new students will pay the $10.00 gymnasium

fee on entrance (see page 99).

Resident Students

Tuition, etc., as above $305.00

Maintenance fee 25.00

Medical fee 10.00

Board, including room, heat, light, laundry (IV2 dozen

plain pieces) 380.00

Total for the session $720.00

Payable on entrance in September, $460.00, less the regis-
tration fee of $25.00, making the amount due $435.00. In ad-
dition, new students will pay the $10.00 gymnasium fee on
entrance (see page 99), The remainder, $260.00, is pay-
able January 1st.

Payments must be made direct to the Treasurer on the speci-
fied dates. No bills are rendered for any items.

General Information 131

This does not include Laboratory fees in any Science, nor
does it cover "Specials," which fees must be paid to the
Treasurer before admittance to classes in any science or "Spe-
cial" subject, and his receipt presented to the professor.

Special Fees

Piano $120.00

Organ 120.00

Voice 120.00

Violin 120.00

Art 100.00

Speech (individual lessons) 100.00

Voice (in classes) 30.00

Use of Organ, one hour daily 20.00

Use of Piano, one hour daily 10.00

Laboratory fee (for the session) 10.00

Laboratory fee (quarter course) 4.00

Breakage fee (in Chemistry only) 5.00

Diploma fee 5.00

Gymnasium Uniform and Equipment (applies only to

new students) 10.00

Payable, one-half upon entrance; remainder on January 1st,
except laboratory, breakage and Gymnasium fees, which are
payable in full at entrance.

If half time work is permitted in any "special," the charge
will be $10.00 more for the session than half of the regular
fee would be.

132 Agnes Scott College

Terms

No student will be received for less than a full quarter.

No refunds of any nature are made on account of the with-
drawal of a student.

No student will be granted a diploma or a certificate or a
transcript of her record sent to another school unless all of
her financial obligations to the College have been paid in full ;
this includes any loan that may have been made by the Col-
lege.

No student will be allowed to attend classes, or be permitted
to take an examination, where her financial affairs have not
been fully satisfied.

Where a patron finds it necessary to request deferred pay-
ment of his account, when due, special arrangements must be
made in advance of the due date with the Treasurer. In all
such cases notes must be signed, in advance. They bear interest
at six percentum from date payment was due. Where a note
is accepted it is done with the full understanding that the
account is not considered as settled unless the notes are met
promptly on due date.

It is distinctly understood that upon the entrance of a student
her parent, or guardian, accepts the terms and regulations as
outlined in the catalogue as final and binding upon them.

Notes

It is recommended that each student be provided with $20.00
upon entrance to college in order that she may be able to pur-
chase the necessary books and stationery. These are sold by
the College at city prices for cash.

General Information 133

It is hoped that parents will make only moderate allowance
to their daughters for spending money. When money is de-
posited with the Treasurer for students, it is paid out on their
checks, and no other account is kept except the cancelled
checks.

In cases of protracted sickness or contagious diseases, par-
ents must provide a nurse at their expense. Also they must
pay for medicines and for consultations.

The College exercises every precaution to protect property
of students, but will not be responsible for any losses that
may occur.

Discounts

When two or more sisters enter as boarding students a dis-
count of $20.75 is allowed from the September payment, and
$12.50 from the January payment, for each student.

Students holding College scholarships will not be given any
further discount.

A discount of $100.00 on tuition will be made to ministers
regularly engaged in their calling who send their daughters as
boarding students. This is credited one-half in September and
the remainder in January.

To ministers regularly engaged in their calling, who send
their daughters as day students, a discount of $28.50 will be
allowed on tuition. This is credited $16.00 in September and
$12.50 in January.

The boarding department will be closed during the Christ-
mas holidays. For the accommodation of those who remain,

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one dormitory will be kept open, but no provision is made by
the College for meals.

Communications concerning courses of study, inquiries con-
cerning health and conduct of students, and general adminis-
trative details, should be addressed to the President; concern-
ing absences and social and domestic matters to the Dean of
Students; and concerning all business transactions, to the
Treasurer.

Furniture

The College supplies each room with single beds, complete
with mattress and pillow; bureau; chairs; study table; student
lamp; bookcase; and trash basket. Each student should bring
with her sheets, blankets, counterpanes, pillow-cases, towels,
six small dinner napkins, and any article, such as rugs, cur-
tains, etc., she may wish to use in her room.

All articles, including trunks, must be plainly and durably
marked with the name of the owner. Failure to comply with
this requirement causes great inconvenience and sometimes
loss.

Arrivals at Night

Students arriving in Atlanta in time for the official opening
of College in September are met, on request, by a representa-
tive of the College, without charge.

At other times a chaperon's fee will be charged for meeting
trains. If two or more students are met the charge is to be
divided equally among them.

Students, when met under the above rule, are expected to

General Information 135

pay to the Dean the fee on the day following their arrival, since
no account will be opened on the Treasurer's books for this
fee.

Guests

The College regrets that it has been found necessary to limit
the free hospitality it has heretofore extended. Since every
space in the dormitories is occupied by faculty and students,
guests cannot be entertained without serious inconvenience
except from Saturday to Monday. At such times, after consul-
tation with the Dean, vacancies caused by the temporary ab-
sence of students may be utilized for guests at a charge of one
dollar and fifty cents a day. Whether guests are being enter-
tained for the week-end or for a single meal, permission must
be obtained from the Dean and meal tickets procured at the
business office.

The above regulations do not apply to the Alumnae. When
they desire to visit the College they are asked to communicate
with the Dean stating the date and length of the proposed
visit.

All guests are expected to conform to the dormitory regu-
lations.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The student organizations and publications occupy a most
important place in the community life of the College, and are
commended as valuable educational aids in the work of train-
ing young women for the highest efficiency. It will be evident
that these enterprises entail a certain amount of financial
expenditure. In order to reduce this expense to a minimum,
and at the same time to insure the continued life and activity of

136 Agnes Scott College

the various necessary developments of the student body, a
general cooperative plan has been devised by the students.

A Student Budget has been arranged to cover most of the
organizations or activities that concern the campus as a whole.
Included in it for a part of their support are the following:
Student Government Association, Agnes Scott Christian Asso-
ciation, Athletic Association, "Aurora," "Silhouette," "Ago-
nistic," "Student Handbook," Mortar Board, Pi Alpha Phi,
Lecture Association, Blackfriars, May Day Committee, Inter-
national Relations Club.

Beginning in 1939, the College has arranged to collect this
Student Budget fee for distribution among the organizations,
and it is included under the general College fees, (Page 130),
.00 being the amount allocated for this purpose.

Organizations

The Student Government Association. This organiza-
tion, based upon a charter granted by the faculty, has for its
purpose the ordering and control of the dormitory life and of
most other matters not strictly academic. Its membership
includes all the students. The most gratifying results have
continually followed the increase of opportunity and of respon-
sibility thus given to the students, especially in the development
of self-restraint, consideration for the majority, and the true
cooperative spirit.

Agnes Scott Christian Association. The objects of this
Association are:

To develop the spiritual life of the students.

General Information 137

To cooperate with other student associations in general
Christian work.

To do all possible to advance the Kingdom of God.

The various departments of the Association work are well
organized and render efficient service. The Association has the
sympathetic interest and support of the faculty, while the
student body, with few exceptions, are members. The leaders
among the students are also the leaders in this work, and thus
the organization wields a large influence for good.

Athletic Association. The Athletic Association cooper-
ates with the Department of Physical Education in the
management of sports. There are three seasons. During the
Fall season hockey, swimming, archery, tennis, golf, are of-
fered; during the Winter season basketball, water polo; during
the Spring swimming, archery, tennis, riding and golf. Inter-
class games are played in hockey, basketball and water polo
and tournaments are arranged in tennis, archery and golf.
Swimming meets are held during the swimming season and
usually a water pageant is given. A tennis club affords much
enjoyment to the more skilled players. Membership in the
outing club is open to those skilled in hiking, camp craft,
and outdoor cooking.

An athletic field afifords excellent opportunity for hockey,
while six tennis courts are in almost constant use the whole
year.

Public Lecture Association. An organization of students
and faculty has been formed for the purpose of inviting noted

138 Agnes Scott College

speakers, from time to time, to address the College community.
These lectures are likewise open to the public upon the pay-
ment of a small fee.

Publications

The students issue the following publications:

The Aurora. A quarterly magazine devoted to the develop-
ment of literary effort among the students.

The Silhouette. The annual, published by the student
body. It is intended to give, in humorous and artistic vein, a
record of the student life for the current year.

The Agonistic. A weekly newspaper published by the stu-
dent body. It has as its object the promotion of loyalty to
the College and the dissemination of local news.

The Student Handbook. A manual of information issued
annually by the Student Associations.

RELIGIOUS LIFE

Every effort is made to promote earnest and pronounced
religious life in the College. Students are requested to select the
church they desire to make their church home as soon as
practical after arrival. Ordinarily this must be the church of
their parents. They are expected to attend this church on
Sunday morning. Attendance on daily morning prayers is
expected.

The regular Sunday evening service and the mission study
classes, conducted by the Christian Association, are largely at-
tended, as is also the tri-weekly vesper service in the chapel
under the leadership of members of the faculty.

General Information 139

APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE

The faculty has appointed a Committee with a view to
assisting Agnes Scott students in securing positions. All grad-
uates and other students of the College who desire to teach
or do other work are invited to apply for registration blanks,
fill them out and file them with this committee. Address the
Registrar.

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

The Alumnae Association of Agnes Scott College was
organized during the Commencement of 1895. The purpose, as
originally outlined, that of promoting the welfare of the Col-
lege and its alumnae by increasing the interest of its members
in the College and in each other, has been consistently main-
tained.

The work of the association is conducted largely through the
Executive Board, composed of six ofi&cers and nine chairmen
of standing committees Publicity, Preparatory Schools, Cur-
riculum, House and Tea Room, Local Clubs, Grounds, Enter-
tainment, Student Loan, Constitution and By-Laws. Fifteen
state presidents and four councillors-at-large serve in an ad-
visory capacity. A representation from the administration,
student body, alumnae trustees, classes graduated, and local
clubs is secured through semi-annual meetings of the Alumnae
Council. The annual meeting for the general association is held
during Commencement.

The Alumnae Association owns and operates the Anna
Young Alumnae House on the campus. In this are housed the
Tea Room, under the supervision of the association, guest
rooms for visitors, and the office of the Executive Secretary
employed by the association.

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The officers for the sessions 1938-1939 and 1939-1940 are:

President Mrs, Murdock Equen, '21,

2505 Habersham Road, N. E., Atlanta, Ga.

First Vice-President Mrs. John J. Eagan, Institute,
Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.

Second Vice-President Mrs. Francis 0. Clarkson, '22,
227 Cherokee Road, Charlotte, N. C.

Secretary Mrs. Ralph Paris, '26,

521 Peachtree Battle Avenue, Atlanta, Ga.

Treasurer Miss Blanche Miller, '30,
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.

Executive Secretary Mrs. D. B. Donaldson, '12,
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.

Assistant Executive Secretary Miss Nell Chamlee, '34,
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.

BEQUESTS

Gifts to the College are needed for general endowment, for
professorships, for scholarships, for buildings and equipment,
and for additional land. Special memorial features may be
incorporated in deeds of gift or in bequests.

Annuity incomes may also be arranged in connection with
gifts to the College.

Forms of Bequests

1. I hereby give and bequeath to Agnes Scott College,
Decatur, Georgia, the sum of dollars,

General Information 141

to be used by the Trustees in whatever way will best advance
the interests of the College.

2. I hereby give and bequeath to Agnes Scott College,

Decatur, Georgia, the sum of dollars,

the principal of which is to be invested and preserved inviol-
ably, the income being used by the Trustees of the College in
whatever way will best advance its interests.

3. I hereby give and bequeath to Agnes Scott College,

Decatur, Georgia, the sum of dollars,

to be known as the Fund,

the income to be used by the Trustees of the College as fol-
lows:

If the bequest is intended to leave the College the remainder
of any estate, the form may be: All the rest, residue, and
remainder of my real and personal property of any kind what-
ever, I give and bequeath to Agnes Scott College, Decatur,
Georgia, et cetera.

4. Testamentary Trust under a mandatory power
Bank or Trust Company Trustee: I direct my executors, as
soon after my death as shall be practicable, {or trustees on
the termination of the preceding private trust) on my behalf

(and as a memorial to )to endow Agnes Scott

College in the sum of Dollars, or its equivalent in

securities, by the creation of a charitable trust to be adminis-
tered by a bank or trust company of iheir selection, (or name

142 Agnes Scott College

such an institution) acting as trustee under the resolution and
declaration of trust known as The Uniform Trust for Public
Uses, to collect and pay over or apply the net income arising
therefrom to the use of said beneficiary for its general corp-
orate purposes {or name a particular corporate purpose).

COMMENCEMENT AWARDS 1938

146 Agnes Scott College

SCHOLARSHIPS

Collegiate

Jane Salters Florence, S. C.

Piano
Ida Jane Vaughan Jenkins, Ky.

Voice
Virginia Kyle Huntington, W. Va.

Art
Mary Clay Price Knoxville, Tenn.

Speech
Jeanne Flynt Decatur, Ga.

Candler Prize in Mathematics
Lou Pate Newbern, Tenn.

Morley Medal in Mathematics
Eva Ann Pirkle Atlanta, Ga.

Rich Prize
Sabine Brumby Atlanta, Ga.

Hopkins Jewel Award
Nell Hemphill Petersburg, Va.

Quenelle Harrold Fellowship
Mildred Davis Orlando, Fla.

Alternate:

Eliza King Columbia, S. C.

Commencement Awards 147

CLASS HONOR LIST

1937-1938
FRESHMAN CLASS

Sabine Brumby Beatrice Shamos

Margaret Eiseman Betty Sloan

Sarah Mayers Lee Arlene Steinbach

Pattie Patterson Betty Jane Stevenson

Mary Utterback

SOPHOMORE CLASS

Elizabeth Alderman Lutie Moore

Evelyn Baty Eva Ann Pirkle

Ruth Eyles Jane Salters

Mary Matthews Antoinette Sledd

Sophie Montgomery Florence Sledd

Violet Jane Watkins

JUNIOR CLASS

Jean Bailey Lou Pate

Emily Harris Mamie Lee Ratliff

Cora Kay Hutchins Sarah Thurman

Virginia Kyle Elinor Tyler

Marie Merritt Mary Ellen Whetsell

SENIOR CLASS

Elsie Blackstone Mary Ann Kernan

Jean Chalmers Eliza King

Mildred Davis Elise Seay

Hortense Jones Zoe ^ ells

Louise Young

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PHI BETA KAPPA
Elections 1937-1938

ALUMNA

Quenelle Harrold Sheffield

SENIORS
Elizabeth Blackshear Mary Anne Kernan

Elsie Blackstone Eliza King

Jean Chalmers Elise Seay

Mildred Davis Anne Thompson

Hortense Jones Zoe Wells

REGISTER OF STUDENTS

1938-1939

Students are listed in the various classes under the following limita-
tions :

(1) As Seniors, upon the completion of one hundred twenty-nine
quarter hours of credit (not including physical education) at least fifty-
four of which are of merit grade, provided fifty-one quarter hours be
taken in the current session.

(2) As Juniors, upon the completion of seventy-eight quarter hours
of credit (not including physical education), at least twenty-seven of
which are of merit grade, provided fifty-one quarter hours be taken in
the current session.

(3) As Sophomores, upon the completion, as a minimum require-
ment, of thirty quarter hours of credit (not including physical educa-
tion), at least fifteen of which are of merit grade, provided forty-eight
quarter hours be taken in the current session, or upon the completion
of an increased number of credit hours for proportionate loss of merit
hours, provided sufficient hours be taken in the current session to meet
the credit hour basis for minimum requirements.

(4) As Freshmen, upon presentation of requirement for regular
admission, provided one of the groups of studies prescribed for Fresh-
men be taken. In this class are likewise listed second year regular
students who have not been admitted to Sophomore standing.

(5) As Irregulars or as Specials, if the regular admission require-
ment has not been presented, or if the regular groups of study are not
followed.

(6) As Unclassified, upon presentation of tentative credits, amount-
ing to at least thirty quarter hours, from another college.

(7) At least eighteen quarter hours of merit grade must be credited
to the student each year after the Freshman year for class promotion.
A minimum of forty-eight quarter hours of merit grade must be secured
in the Junior and Senior years and a minimum of twenty-one quarter
hours of merit grade must be secured in the Senior year.

SUMMARY BY STATES

Alabama 32

Arkansas

California

Delaware

Florida 2

Georgia 25

Illinois

Kentucky 1

Louisiana

Maryland

Massachusetts

Mississippi

Missouri

New Jersey 5

New York 6

North Carolina 25

Ohio 3

Oklahoma 1

Pennsylvania 3

South Carolina 45

Tennessee 25

Virginia 16

West Virginia 12

China 5

France 1

Brazil 1

Total-

487

INDEX

PAGE

Administration of the Curriculum 28

Admission of Students 17

Admission of Unconditioned Freshmen 17

Admission of Conditioned Freshmen 18

Admission of Irregular Students 18

Admission to Advanced Standing 18

Admission of Special Students 18

Admission by Certificate 19

Admission by Examination 20

Agnes Scott Christian Association 136

Agnes Scott College 16

Agnes Scott Hall 112, 116

Alumnae Association 139

Alumnae House 117

Appointment Committee 139

Arrivals at Night 134

Athletic Association 137

Attendance on Lectures 29

Automatic Exclusion 33

Bachelor of Arts Degree 34

Bequests 140

Board of Trustees 3

Buildings and Equipment 111

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PAGE

Buttrick Hall 112

Calendar 4

Carnegie Library 113

Classification 28

Committees of the Faculty 14, 15

Cottages 116

Curriculum 28

Description of Courses 37

Art 38

Astronomy 41

Bible 41

Biology 46

Chemistry 50

Economics and Sociology 54

Education 92

English 57

French 102

German 69

Greek 71

History 75

Latin 79

Mathematics 84

Music 86

Index 169

PAGE

Philosophy and Education 92

Physical Education 97

Physics 99

Psychology 93

Romance Languages 102

Sociology and Economics 54

Spanish 107

Description of Entrance Subjects 21

English 21

Latin 22

French 23

Greek 22

Spanish 23

German 23

Mathematics 24

History 25

Civics 25

Music 26

Science 26

Discounts 133

Elective Entrance Units 17

Entrance Subjects 17, 18

Examinations 29

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Examinations for Entrance 20

Expenses 130-134

Faculty Committees 14, 15

Fellowships 129

General Information 111

George W. Scott Foundation 117

Guests 135

Gymnasium-Auditorium 115

Harrold, Quenelle, Foundation 118

Infirmary 117

Jennie D. Inman Hall 116

Inman, Sam'l M., Fund 118

Laura Candler Medal 129

Limitation of Hours 31

Lowry Foundation 118

Lowry Hall 114

Methods of Admission 19

Memorial Funds 117-128

Merit Hours 32

Officers of Administration 12, 13

Officers of Instruction and Government 5

Murphey Candler Building 115

Organization of Students 135

Index 171

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Prescribed Entrance Units 17

Psychological Tests 17

Public Lecture Association 137

Publications of Students 138

Rebekah Scott Hall 116

Register of Students, 1938-1939 149

Registration 28

Religious Life 138

Required Residence 33

Requirements for the Degree 34

Residence Halls 116

Rich Prize 129

Scholarship Foundations 117

Scholarships (General) 128

Quarter and Year Credits 31

Situation 111

Standing to which Students are Admitted 17

Steam Laundry 117

Steam Plant 117

Student Activities 135

Student Aid 128

Student Government Association 136

Summer Work 31

White House 116