':\^. SERIES 27 NUMBER 2 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE BULLETIN CATALOGUE NUMBER 1929-1930 ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER AT THE POST OFFICE DECATUR, GEORGIA AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE BULLETIN CATALOGUE NUMBER 1929-1930 BOARD OF TRUSTEES J. K. Orr, Chairman Atlanta C. M. Candler Decatur J. T. LuPTON Chattanooga, Tenn. W. C. Vereen Moultrie, Ga. J. S. Lyons Atlanta F. M. Inman Atlanta Mrs. Samuel M. Inman Atlanta Mrs. C. E. Harman Atlanta Miss Mary Wallace Kirk Tuscumbia, Ala. Geo. E. King Atlanta D. P. McGeachy Decatur R. 0. Flinn Atlanta H. T. McIntosh Albany, Ga. J. R. McCain Decatur J. J. Scott Decatur W. A. Bellingrath Montgomery, Ala. D. H. Ogden Mobile, Ala. W. R. Dobyns Birmingham, Ala. Neal L. Anderson Savannah, Ga. G. Scott Candler Decatur E. D. Brownlee Sanford, Fla. C. T. Paxon Jacksonville, Fla. J. Bulow Campbell Atlanta D. a. Dunseith Clearwater, Fla. Miss Nannette Hopkins Decatur Mrs. J. S. Guy Atlanta John McMillan Stockton, Ala. Agnes Scott College CALENDAR 1930 September 16 Dormitories open for reception of students. September 17 10 A. M., Session opens. September 16-18 Registration and classification of students. September 19 Classes begin. November 27 Thanksgiving Day. December 19 12:30 P. M., to January 6, 8:00 A. M., Christmas Recess. 1931 January 20 January 31 February 2 February 22 April 1 April 26 May 19 May 31 June 1 June 2 Mid-Year examinations begin. Second semester begins. Classes resumed. Colonel George W. Scott's Birthday. 12:30 P. M., to April 7, 8:00 A. M., Spring Vacation. Memorial Day. Final examinations begin. Baccalaureate Sermon. Alumnae Day. Commencement Day. Officers and Instructors OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION AND GOVERNMENT 1929-1930 (ARRANGED BY GROUPS IN ORDER OF APPOINTMENT) James Ross McCain, A.M., Ph.D., LL.D. University of Chicago, Columbia University, Davidson College President Nannette Hopkins, Pd.D. Oglethorpe University Dean M. Louise McKinney Professor of English Lillian S. Smith, A.M., Ph.D. Syracuse University, Cornell University Professor of Latin *Mart Frances Sweet, M.D. Syracuse University, Nevf England Hospital, Boston Professor of Hygiene Samuel Guerrt Stukes, B.A., A.M., B.D. Davidson College, Princeton University, Princeton Seminary Professor of Philosophy and Education (The George W. Scott Memorial Foundation) Alma Sydenstricker, Ph.D. WoosTER University Professor of English Bible Robert B. Holt, A.B., M.S. University of Wisconsin, University of Chicago Professor of Chemistry On leave of absence, 1929-1930. Agnes Scott College Christian W. Dieckmann, F.A.G.O. Fellow of the American Guild of Organists Professor of Music Mary Stuart MacDougall, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, University of Chicago, Columbia University Professor of Biology Emily E. Howson, A.B., A.M. Bryn Mawr College Professor of Physics and Astronomy Alice Lucile Alexander, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, Columbia Univei^sity Professor of Romance Languages James M. Wright, B.A., Ph.D. William Jewell College, Johns Hopkins University Professor of Economics and Sociology 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. University of Georgia, Johns Hopkins University Professor of Mathematics Catherine Torrance, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Chicago Professor of Greek Edith Muriel Harn, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University Professor of German and Spanish "On leave of absence, 1929-1930. Officers and Instructors Philip Davidson, Jr., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. University of Mississippi, University of Chicago Professor of History Ethel Polk-Peters, M.D. Woman's Medical College Acting Professor of Hygiene Frances K. Gooch, Ph.B,, A.M. University of Chicago, Graduate Boston School of Expression Associate Professor of English Emma May Laney, M.A. Columbia University Associate Professor of English Louise Hale, A.B., A.M. Smith College, University of Chicago Associate Professor of French Elizabeth F. Jackson, A.B., Ph.D. Wellesley College, University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of History Emily S. Dexter, B.A., Ph.D. Ripon College, University of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Psychology and Education Llewellyn Wilburn, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, Columbia University Associate Professor of Physical Education Augusta Skeen, B.A., M.S. Agnes Scott College, Emory University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Agnes Scott College Margaret Phythian, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Romance Languages Leslie J. Gaylord, B.A., M.S. Lake Erie College, University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Mathematics Annie May Christie, M.A. Columbia University Assistant Professor of English Martha Stansfield, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Latin Ruth Janette Pirkle, B.A., M.S. Agnes Scott College, Emory University Assistant Professor of Biology Mary Westall, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Columbia University, University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Botany Gladys H. Freed, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek *Florence Edler, Ph.B., M.A. University of Chicago Assistant Professor of History *Margaret Bland, B.A., M.A. Acnes Scott College, University of North Carolina Assistant Professor of French "On leave of absence, 1929-1930. Officers and Instructors Harriette Haynes, B.A., M.A. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Columbia University Assistant Professor of Physical Education *Philippa Garth Gilchrist, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, University of Wisconsin Assistant Professor of Chemistry Margaret L. Engle, B.A., M.A. New Windsor College, Johns Hopkins University Assistant Professor of Bible Anna May Baker, B.A., M.A. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Johns Hopkins University Acting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Janef Preston, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, Columbia University Assistant Professor of English Amy" Chateauneuf, M.A., Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of Psychology and Education Florence E. Smith, B.A., Ph.D. Westhampton College, University of Chicago Acting Assistant Professor of History Lois Bolles, B.A. Agnes Scott College, Graduate of Atlanta Library School Librarian Clara May Allen, B.A., M.A. Agnes Scott College, Columbia University Graduate of Atlanta Library School Assistant Librarian Nan B. Stephens Lecturer in Play Writing *0n leave of absence, 1929-1930. 10 Agnes Scott College Roberta J. Hollingsworth, B.A. GoucHER College Instructor in Spanish Carrie Curle Sinclair, B.S. William and Maky College Instructor in Physical Education Margaret Whittington, B.A. Agnes Scott College Instructor in Chemistry Helene Norwood Lammers, B.A. Central College Assistant in Biology Martha Crowe, B.A. Agnes Scott College Assistant in French ^ Berdie Ferguson, B.A. Agnes Scott College Assistant in Physics Lamar Lowe, B.A. Agnes Scott College Assistant in Latin Anais Cat Jones, B.A. Agnes Scott College Fellow in History Louise Garland Lewis University of Chicago, University of Paris Art Institute Chicago, Academie Julian, Ecole Delacluse Art and Art History * Officers and Instructors 11 Lewis H. Johnson Student of William Nelson Burritt, New York Alexander Heinneman, Berlin Arthur J. Hubbard, Boston Voice Agnes Adams, B.A, Agnes Scott College, Graduate of Atlanta Conservatory of Music Violin GussiE O'Neal Johnson Certificate in Voice and Piano, Agnes Scott College Student in New York and in Berlin Assistant in Voice lONE GUETH Gertrude Willoughby Undergraduate Assistants in Latin Anne C. Hudson Elizabeth Hamilton Elizabeth Keith Undergraduate Assistants in Biology Helen Anderson Undergraduate Assistant in Physics Adele Arbuckle Laura Brown Katherine Crawford Florence Graham Ruth McLean Emily Moore Katherine Morrow 12 Agnes Scott College Mat Schlich Martha Sprinkle Mary Sprinkle Harriette Williams Martha Williamson Undergraduate Assistants in the Library Sarah Smith Hamilton Gymnasium Music Lucile Heath Vesper Music Margaret Armstrong Chapel Attendance Officers and Instructors 13 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION James Ross McCain, A.M., Ph.D., LL.D. President Nannette Hopkins, Pd.D. Dean S. GuERRY Stukes, B.D., A.M. Registrar Mary Frances Sweet, M.D. Resident Physician R. B. Cunningham, B.S. Business Manager J. C. Tart Treasurer Jennie E. Smith Secretary to the President Carrie Scandrett, B.A. Secretary to the Dean Emmie J. Ansley Secretary to the Registrar Harriet V. Daugherty Resident Nurse Marjorie Caughron Assistant Nurse Emma E. Miller Frances M. Calhoun Matrons Jennie Dunbar Finnell Lena Davies Housekeepers 14 Agnes Scott College STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY Committee on Admission: Professor Alexander, Chairman; Professor Howson, Assistant Professor Christie. Committee on Library: Professor Smith, Chairman; Pro- fessors Sydenstricker, and Hayes; Assistant Professor Skeen; Miss BoUes. Committee on Debating: Professor Stukes, Chairman; Professors Wright, Davidson and Hayes; Associate Professors Gooch, Jackson and Laney. Committee on Student Government: Dean Hopkins, Chairman; President McCain, Professors Sweet, MacDougall and Stukes; Miss Scandrett. Appointment Committee: Professor Stukes, Chairman; President McCain, Professors Sydenstricker and Robinson. Curriculum Committee: President McCain, Chairman; Professors Smith, Stukes, Holt, Alexander, MacDougall, and Wright. Committee on Electives: Professor Holt, Chairman; Pro- fessor Torrance. Committee on Catalogue: President McCain, Chairman; Dean Hopkins, Professor Stukes, Associate Professor Hale. Committee on Advanced Standing: Professor Smith, Chairman; Professor Davidson, Associate Professor Jackson. Standing Committees of the Faculty 15 Committee on Public Lectures: Professor Torrance, Chairman; Professors Stukes and McKinney, Associate Profes- sors Laney and Westall. Committee on College Entertainment: Dean Hopkins, Chairman; Associate Professors Wilburn, Gooch, Laney, and Hale. Committee on Schedules: Associate Professor Dexter, Chairman; Professors Robinson and Davidson, Assistant Pro- fessors Phythian, Pirkle, Freed, Skeen, Preston, and Smith. Committee on Research: Professor Robinson, Chairman; President McCain, Professor MacDougall, Associate Professor Laney. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE The purpose which has prevailed at Agnes Scott since its foundation has been to offer the very best educational ad- vantages 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 possible 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 ' 17 ADMISSION OF STUDENTS There are four main considerations for the acceptance of a student: (1) the excellence of her preparation, as evidenced by a certificate or an examination; (2) her character and ability, shown by testimonials, and a psychological test; (3) a satis- factory health report; (4) the date of her application for ad- mission. Since full data cannot be secured until the closing of the various preparatory schools, as a rule it is not possible to give definite acceptance of an applicant before June 15th. Selec- tions are usually made between this date and July 1st. The names of applicants who cannot be accepted at the first period of choosing are placed on a waiting list for spaces that may develop later. In addition to the general list, the College main- tains an "honor group" for exceptionally well prepared ap- plicants, and these may often secure places even to the opening of the college year. Only graduates of four-year preparatory schools of recog- nized standing, or applicants who can offer equivalent prep- aration, representing four years of work in a recognized institu- tion, will be received into the College. For the admission of special students, see page 23. Applicants for admission must not be under sixteen years of age. Candidates for advanced standing should be of an age corresponding to this rule. A deposit of $25.00 is required of all students before room space is reserved. This should be sent to the Registrar, either in New York exchange or Postal Money Order, made payable to Agnes Scott College. If by local check, the usual clearing house collection charges should be added. 18 Agnes Scott College The above deposit is credited on the September payment. If for any reason the student finds it impracticable 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 College. After that date it will not be returned unless the preparation of the applicant is insufficient or unless the College finds it impossible to take her on account of. lack of space. For entrance requirements, and for description of entrance subjects, see below. For admission by certificate, see page 25. For entrance examinations, see page 25. ENTRANCE SUBJECTS The following subjects are accepted for entrance: English 4 units Mathematics 3 or 4 units Latin 3 or 4 units History 1, 2, 3, or 4 units French 2, 3 or 4 units German 2, 3 or 4 units Greek - 2, 3 or 4 units Spanish 2, 3 or 4 units Physics 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Biology : Botany % or 1 unit Zoology V2 or 1 unit Geography 1 unit General Science 1 unit JBible : lunit fMusic 1 unit Civics V2 or 1 unit :j:See page 43. fSee page 42. Admission of Students 19 A unit represents a year's study of one of the above sub- jects in a standard secondary school, constituting approximate- ly a quarter of a full year's work. It is understood that in choosing the elective units no re- quired unit may be counted also as an elective unit, and also that elective units may be counted only once. The entrance requirement work in French, German and Spanish may be done in College after entrance, but will not count toward the degree. Not more than four units may be offered in History and Civics combined. The maximum number of units allowed in Science is four. STANDING TO WHICH STUDENTS ARE ADMITTED The College admits students: (I) as unconditioned Fresh- men; (II) as conditioned Freshmen; (III) as irregular stu- dents; (IV) to advanced standing; (V) as special students. While these five classifications are recognized, the College gives preference to those in the first group; and under the competitive plan of admission very few in other groups are taken. I. As Unconditioned Freshmen, upon the presentation of sixteen complete units, including the prescribed units detailed below : 20 Agnes Scott College Prescribed Elective 12 units, or 13 units English Composition and Rhetoric Literature Mathematics 2 2 4 units, or 3 units Latin (Virgil, 6 books) or equivalent ]. French 2 or 1 *Algebra Plane Geometry History 2 1 German 2orl Ancient or English or Mediaeval and 1 Greek Spanish 2orl 2orl Modern or American Civics 1 or 1/2 Foreign Language Latin (minor requirement) Grammar and Composition Caesar (4 books) 1 1 History 3 Physics 2,orl 1 Cicero (6 orations) or equivalent 1 Chemistry 1 and French or Spanish or German or Greek OR . 2 Biology Mathematics lory2 1 Latin (major requirement) The minor requirement as above 3 Geography JBible 1 1 Virgil (6 books) or equivalent and 1 fMusic General Science 1 1 *Algebra is accepted with the valuation of two units, provided two years shall have been given to the work in preparatory school. $See page 43. tSee page 42. Admission of Students 21 II. As Conditioned Freshmen, upon the presentation of six- teen complete units chosen from the list of accepted subjects on page 18; but lacking a maximum of two units of those prescribed for unconditioned admission. These conditions in prescribed subjects must be removed before the beginning of the second year. The following restrictions upon such conditions must be observed : 1. The deficiency in any subject (except in the case of a modern language or Greek) shall not amount to more than a year of preparatory work. 2. Completed work to the following extent must be offered: (a) English to the extent of four units. (b) Mathematics to the extent of two units. (c) Latin to the extent of two units, if the minor require- ment be chosen, or, (d) Latin to the extent of three units, if the major require- ment be chosen. III. As Irregular Students, without class standing, upon the presentation of sixteen complete units chosen from the list of accepted subjects detailed on page 18, including four units in English and two in Mathematics. These students are required to take a minimum of fourteen hours of recitation a week, which may include Music and Art, but at least nine hours must be in academic work. Should they later desire to arrange their courses for the de- gree, credit will be given them for work already done in the 22 Agnes Scott College College, but they must meet all of the entrance requirements of degree students. IV. To Advanced Standing. A candidate may be admitted to any of the higher classes on the following conditions : 1. She must present: a. An honorable dismissal from the college she has at- tended. b. An oflFicial statement of entrance requirements and how absolved. c. An official statement of studies pursued for credit. d. A catalogue of the institution with her completed courses marked. Note. If the above certificates are not entirely satisfactory a detailed statement of individual professors will be required. 2. She must satisfy the entrance requirements of this Col- lege. If necessary, credits presented for advanced standing may be used to satisfy any deficit in the entrance requirements. 3. If she comes from a college which has been recognized by the Agnes Scott faculty as having equivalent requirements and standards for the B.A. degree, she will be given either con- tinuation work or tentative credit course by course, in so far as the courses are, in the opinion of the heads of the departments concerned, equivalent to courses offered in this College. 4. If she comes from a Junior College accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern Admission of Students 23 States or a similar regional association, credit may be obtained under certain conditions for courses regarded as equivalent to courses offered in this college. 5. If she comes from an institution not fully recognized she will be required to take examinations for any advanced stand- ing credit she may desire. Note: If the work of an advanced standing student should at any time prove unsatisfactory the tentative credit granted may be scaled, or advanced standing examinations may be required. 6. No credit will be allowed for courses taken by cor- respondence except by advanced standing examinations given by this college. 7. The B.A. degree will not be conferred on any student who has not completed at least thirty semester hours of work in residence during the session immediately preceding gradu- ation. 8. Applicants for advanced standing must have received a merit grade on at least one-half of the hours presented for advanced credit. Note. See pages 45-46 for additional details as to advanced credits. V. As Special Students. In accordance with the regulation prescribed by "The Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States," candidates of maturity, who are unable, for any cause, to present the entrance requirements, may be admitted to such courses as they may be prepared to take, provided these courses are not among those covered by 24 Agnes Scott College the entrance requirements. This provision is intended to afford an opportunity to two classes of women: (1) Those who have completed their entrance requirements so long since as to render them void; (2) Those whose preparatory work has been interrupted in the past and never resumed. The following limi- tations should be observed: 1. Applicants must not be less than twenty years of age at the time of application. 2. They may not matriculate in any courses covered by the entrance requirements without first satisfying the requirements in those subjects. 3. They have no class standing. If they desire later to transfer to the regular degree course, they must first satisfy the full entrance requirements. 4. If they have completed the entrance requirements in accredited schools not more than two years previously, they will be expected to submit the certificates of such schools, and enter as "regular," or as "irregular" students, and not as "spe- cial" students. Admission of Students 25 MANNER OF ADMISSION Admission by Certificate. In lieu of entrance examinations, the College will accept certificates from any high school, fitting school, or seminary on the accredited list of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, or from any school accredited by other college associations of equal standing, in so far as such certificates show the entrance requirements to have been duly satisfied not more than two years prior to the candidate's application for admission. Cer- tificates should be on forms provided by the College. These forms will be furnished on application. The certificate priv- ilege is granted to schools only and not to private instructors. Beginning with September, 1924, students applying for ad- mission on the certificate plan have been given a psychological test as an additional aid toward judging their qualifications. The tests may be given at any place where suitable arrange- ments for holding them can be made. Admission by Examination. Candidates who are unable to present saitsfactory certificates may be admitted by examina- tion, provided they have taken the required units under capable instruction. 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 the giving of examinations away from the College should be filed with the Registrar by May 1st of each year. Spaces in dormitories will not be held for students whose entrance depends on fall examinations. 26 Agnes Scott College Any candidate applying for entrance examinations at dates other than those appointed may be allowed to take them on the approval of the Registrar, but a fee of $2.00 will be charged for each examination. For the year 1930, the dates for the spring examinations are May 19-24. The fall examinations are held only at the College, and the schedule is as follows: Thursday, September 18 Botany 10 :00 AM., to 11 :00 A.M. General Science 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. History, Civics 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Greek 3 :00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. German 3 :00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. French 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Zoology 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday, September 19 Chemistry 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Latin Prose, Cicero 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Caesar, VirgU 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, September 20 Algebra 9 :00 A.M. to 11 :00 A.M. Geography 11 :00 A.M. to 12 :00 M. Physics 3 :00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Geometry 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bible 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 22 English 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. It Description of Entrance Subjects 27 DESCRIPTION OF ENTRANCE SUBJECTS ENGLISH English, four units. The College entrance requirements of the New England, Middle and Southern Associations of Col- leges and Secondary Schools constitute the entrance work in English. The requirement has two branches, Rhetoric and English Literature. The study of English should be continuous through- out the four years of the high-school course. I. Rhetoric and Composition, two units. It is hoped that at least one-half of the high-school course in English will be devoted to the work in composition and rhetoric, either as a separate study or in connection with the work in literature, as it is a prime essential to success in any branch of college work that the student be able to express herself, both orally and in writing, with correctness and clearness. To meet this requirement in composition : 1. There should be practice in writing, the equivalent of at least one theme a week during the four years of her preparatory course. She must be able to spell, capitalize, and punctuate correctly; no candidate will be accepted whose work is notably deficient in this respect. She must also have a practical knowl- edge of English grammar. 2. There should be a systematic study of rhetoric. Particu- I lar attention should be given to the structure of the sentence, paragraph, and whole composition. 28 Agnes Scott College 11. Literature, two units. I. Reading (1930-1931). From each group two selections are to be made, except that for any book in Group V a book from any other may be sub- stituted. Group I: Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities; George Eliot, Silas Marner; Scott, Quentin Durward; Stevenson, Treasure Island or Kidnapped; Hawthorne, The House of the Seven Gables. Group II: Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Julius Ccesar, King Henry V, As You Like It, The Tempest. Group III: Scott, The Lady of the Lake; Coleridge, The Ancient Mariner, and Arnold, Sohrah and Rustum; a collection of representative verse, narrative and lyric; Tennyson, Idylls of the King (any four) ; the Aeneid or the Odyssey or the Iliad in a translation of recognized excellence, with the omission, if desired, of Books I-V, XV, and XVI of the Odyssey, and Books XI, XIII-XV, and XXI of the Iliad; Longfellow, Tales of a Wayside Inn. Group IV: The Old Testament, comprising the chief nar- rative episodes in Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Daniel, together with the books of Ruth and Esther; Irving, The Sketch Book (selections covering about 175 pages) ; Addison and Steele, The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers; Macau- lay, Lord Clive or History of England, Chapter III; Franklin, Autobiography ; Emerson, Representative Men. Group V: A modern novel; a modern biography or auto- biography; a collection of short stories (about 250 pages) ; a Description of Entrance Subjects 29 collection of contemporary verse (about 150 pages) ; a collec- tion of scientific writings (about 150 pages) ; a collection of prose writings on matters of current interest (about 150 pages) ; a selection of modern plays (about 250 pages). All selections from this group should be works of recognized excel- lence. 2. Study : One selection is to be made from each of Groups I and II and two from Group III: Group I: Shakespeare, Macbeth, Hamlet, Group II: Milton, U Allegro, II Penseroso, and either Comus or Lycidas ; Browning, Cavalier Tunes, The Lost Leader, How They Brought the Good News from Ghent to Aix, Home Thoughts from Abroad, Home Thoughts from the Sea, Incident of the French Camp, Herve Riel, Pheidippides, My Last Duchess, Up at a Villa Down in the City, The Italian in Eng- land, The Patriot, The Pied Piper, "De Gustibus ," Instans Tyrannus, One Word More. Group III: Burke, Speech on Conciliation with America; Macaulay, Life of Johnson; Carlyle, Essay on Burns, with a brief selection from Bums' Poems; Lowell, On a Certain Con- descension in Foreigners, and Democracy ; Lincoln, Speech at Cooper Union, his farewell to the citizens of Springfield, his brief addresses at Indianapolis, Albany and Trenton, the speeches in Independence Hall, the two Inaugurals, the Gettys- burg Speech, and his last public address, together with a brief memoir or estimate of Lincoln. LATIN All students entering the degree course must present the minor requirement in Latin and are advised to ojfifer the major requirement. 30 Agnes Scott College The requirements in Latin (three or four units) are in accordance with a report presented to the College Entrance Examination Board in November, 1925, by a commission ap- pointed to frame recommendations on the basis of the Classical Investigation. The College Entrance Boar^ has adopted these recommendations and bases its examinations on them. The examinations include English passages for translation into Latin and passages of Latin for translation and "comprehen- sion." In connection with the passages of Latin, questions are asked on forms, syntax, and the idioms of the language, as well as such questions on the subject matter, historical and literary, as may fairly be asked. Minor Requirement, three units. If prose writers be read the third year, the Minor Requirement admits to Latin 11-12 and 13-14; if poets be read, admits to Latin 15-16 and 13-14. Candidates offering the Minor Requirement of Latin should follow in the first and second years the same course of study as those offering four units. In the third year either prose writers or poets may be read, but it is strongly recommended that prose rather than verse be the subject of study. Not less than one semester should be devoted to the reading of Cicero if prose is chosen; not less than one semester should be devoted to the reading of Virgil if poetry is chosen. See detailed statement under Major Requirement. Major Requirement, four units. Admits to Latin 103-4, and to Latin 101 or 105. I. Reading. There are no prescribed readings in Latin, but the following recommendations are made: Description of Entrance Subjects 31 (1) In the second year the early reading should be easy Latin which may be "made" or adapted Latin; not less than one-half of this year should be devoted to the reading of selec- tions from Caesar. The reading for the year may also include easy selections from such authors as Aulus Gellius, Eutropius, Nepos, Phaedrus, Quintus Curtius Rufus, and Valerius Maxi- mus, or books of selections containing some of these together with authors of prose works. (2) In the third year, if the reading be in prose, not less than one-half should be devoted to the reading of selections from Cicero; the reading for the year may also include selec- tions from such authors as Pliny, Sallust, and Livy, or books of selections containing these and other authors of prose works. (3) In the fourth year, if the reading be in poetry, not less than one-half should be devoted to the reading of selections from Virgil; and the reading for the year may also include selections from such works as the Metamorphoses, Tristia, Heroides, and Fasti of Ovid, or books of selections containing poems or extracts from Ovid or from other poets. II. Prose Composition. Work in prose composition should be carried on through at least three years of the pre- paratory course; if possible, through four; and should be such as to ensure thorough knowledge of all regular inflections, all common irregular forms, and the ordinary syntax and vocab- ulary of the prose authors read in school, with ability to use this knowledge in writing simple Latin prose. Suggestions Concerning Preparation Exercises in translation at sight should begin with the first lessons in which Latin sentences of any length occur, and 32 Agnes Scott College should continue throughout the High School course with suffi- cient frequency to insure correct methods of work on the part of the student. From the outset particular attention should be given to developing the ability to take in the meaning of each word and so, gradually, of the whole sentence just as it stands; the sentence should be read and understood in the order of the original, with full appreciation of the force of each word as it comes, so far as this can be known or inferred from that which has preceded, and from the form and the posi- tion of the word itself. The habit of reading in this way should be encouraged and cultivated as the best preparation for all the translating that the student has to do. No translation, howr ever, should be a mechanical metaphrase. Nor should it be a mere loose paraphrase. The full meaning of the passage to be translated, gathered in the way described above, should finally be expressed in clear and natural English. A written examination cannot test the ear or tongue, but proper instruction in any language will necessarily include the training of both. The school work in Latin, therefore, should include much reading aloud, writing from dictation, and translation from the teacher's reading. Learning suitable passages by heart is also very useful, and should be more prac- ticed. The work in composition should give the student a better un- derstanding of the Latin she is reading at the time, if it is prose, and greater facility in reading. It is desirable, however, that there should be systematic and regular work in composition during the time in which poetry is read as well; for this work the prose authors already studied should be used as models. Description of Entrance Subjects 33 The College Entrance Board has prepared a pamphlet en- titled A Latin Word List which indicates the vocabulary that students are expected to know at the end of two years, three years, and four years of study. This pamphlet may be obtained for twenty- five cents of the College Entrance Board, 431 West 117th Street, New York City, N. Y. GREEK Students may offer for entrance in Greek either the minor or the major requirement. The minor requirement is counted as two units, and presupposes a study of Greek during two full years, five recitations a week. The major requirement is count- ed as three units, and presupposes three years of preparation, five recitations a week. The ground which must be covered is as follows: 1. For the minor requirement a. Grammar: Inflection, etymology, and derivation of words, syntax of nouns and verbs, and structure of the sen- tence as treated in Allen's First Year of Greek, or its equivalent, must be thoroughly mastered. Constant attention should be paid to translation from English into Greek. b. Xenophon: Anabasis three books. Special attention should be paid to Greek syntax and to the use of good English in translating. Thorough drill on translation from English into Greek. 2. For the major requirement The student must have completed the minor requirement as outlined above and in addition have read three books of Homer's Iliad, or an equivalent amount in Homer's Odyssey. 34 Agnes Scott College Constant practice should be given in prose composition, in translation at sight, and in Homeric forms and syntax. FRENCH Minor Requirement (admitting to French 101-102), two units. The preparation for this requirement should comprise: 1. A thorough knowledge of the rudiments of grammar, including the essentials of syntax with mastery of the regular verbs and of at least twenty-five irregular models. 2. Abundant exercises in prose composition. 3. Careful drill in pronunciation and practice in conver- sation. It is urged that students be taught the use of the alphabet of the Association Phonetique. It is essential that the candidate acquire the ability to follow a recitation conducted in French and to answer in that lan- guage questions asked by the instructor. She should also be able to write in French a paragraph dictated from any book of moderate difficulty. 4. The reading of at least three hundred duodecimo pages of simple French from four authors. The following grammars are suggested to candidates: The New Chardenal, Complete Course, published by Allyn and Bacon or Chankin & Rosenthal Grammaire de Conversation et de Lecture, cours complet Holt, through Lesson 53. The texts suggested for reading are : Fontaine: Douze Contes Nouveaux; Scribe: La Bataille de Dames; Daudet: Trois Contes Choisis; Malot: Sans Famille; Description of Entrance Subjects 35 de la Brete: Mon Oncle et Mon Cure; Labiche-Martin: Le Voy- age de M. Perrichon; Lavisse: Histoire de France. Note. If the time given to preparation is less than two years, with four or five recitations a week, an examination will be required even from students who present certificates from accredited schools. Major Requirement: (1) three units (admitting to French 103-104) or (2) four units (admitting to French 257-258). To meet Major Requirement (1) the candidate must present the whole minor requirement and, in addition, the following: 1. A thorough knowledge of French grammar and syntax. 2. Ability to translate a connected passage of English of moderate difificulty into French at sight and to write in French a resume of any of the books read or a composition suggested by any of the texts, and to answer in French questions on the history of France under Louis XIV. 3. Ability to read any ordinary French. 4. Ability to understand a lecture given in French and to speak correctly in French on topics bearing on everyday life, as well as the ability to discuss the texts read. 5. The reading of at least seven hundred duodecimo pages from as many as five authors. The texts suggested are those found under French 101-102 in the section of this Bulletin entitled "Description of Courses." See page 120. It is recommended that texts be chosen from contemporary rather than classical authors. It is further recom- mended that some history of the Seventeenth Century be used 36 Agnes Scott College as one text in order to give the student a background for her college work in French literature. Malet's Histoire de France, Deuxieme Annee, Hachette Freres, pp. 36-84 and 120-156 is suggested. To meet Major Requirement (2) the student must have had work equivalent to course 103-104. SPANISH Minor Requirement (admitting to Spanish 101-102), two units. Hill and Ford's Spanish Grammar in full, or the equiv- alent in grammar and prose composition, and the reading of at least three hundred duodecimo pages. The work should com- prise: 1. A thorough knowledge of the rudiments of grammar, inflection of articles, nouns, adjectives, and pronouns, and in- cluding the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs, the ele- mentary rules of syntax. 2. Exercise in prose composition. 3. Careful drill in pronunciation and practice in conver- sation. 4. Practice in translating Spanish into English and English into Spanish. 5. Writing Spanish from dictation. Major Requirement: (1) Three units (admitting to Span- ish 151-152) or (2) four units (admitting to Spanish 201-202). To meet Major Requirement (1) the candidate must pre- sent the whole minor requirement and, in addition, the follow- ing: Description of Entrance Subjects 37 1. A thorough knowledge of Spanish grammar and syntax. Ability to write resumes or compositions based on texts. 2. Continued translation of Spanish into English and Eng- lish into Spanish. 3. Ability to read any ordinary Spanish. 4. Ability to understand a lecture given in Spanish and to speak correctly in Spanish. 5. The reading of about seven hundred duodecimo pages from various authors. To meet Major Requirement (2) the student must have had work equivalent to course 151-152. GERMAN Minor Requirement (admitting to German 101-102), two units. Thomas's Practical German Grammar, Part I in full, or the equivalent in grammar and prose composition; at least ten stories of Guerber's Marchen and Erzahlungen, Part I, used for memory work in the abundant idioms which this text aflfords, and as a basis for conversation and oral narration. The reading in addition of at least 150 pages of prose from carefully graduated texts. This requirement includes careful drill in pronunciation and in reading German Aloud; the in- flection of articles, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, weak verbs and most of the strong verbs; the common uses of the subjunc- tive and of modal auxiliaries, both in translation and in prose; a considerable drill also in the less common modal construction and idioms; familiarity with the functions of all the common prepositions, with the principles of syntax and word-order; the 38 Agnes Scott College memorizing of idioms of daily life and o simple German poems; conversation; oral narrative; reading at sight. Note. It is expected that this work will include five reci- tations a week for a period of two years. If the work is done in less time than this, admission, even from accredited schools, will be by examination. Major Requirement (admitting to German 251-252), three units. The full work as given under the minor requirement. In addition : ( 1 ) Thomas's Practical German Grammar, Part II, in full; last half of Hervey's Supplementary Exercises to Thomas's Grammar; or the equivalent of these two books in grammar, prose composition, and syntax drill; (2) practice in translating connected narrative into German, also in free re- production orally and in writing, based on texts read and on Thomas and Hervey's German Reader and Theme-Book, or books similar in grade and in kind; (3) drill in sight reading and in conversation; (4) the reading of at least 500 pages of carefully graduated texts, one-half of. which should be chosen from the works of Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller; (5) memory work emphasized, including poems from Heine, Goethe, and Schiller and the more difficult conversation idioms. MATHEMATICS Minor Requirement. Three units. At least two years with daily recitation should be given to Algebra and one year to Plane Geometry. Algebra, tivo units. The requirement includes the four fundamental operations for rational algebraic expressions; factoring; fractions; ratio and proportion; linear equations, Description of Entrance Subjects 39 containing one or more unknowns, with either numerical or literal coefficients; exponents, including fractional and neg- ative; 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. angles; similar polygons; areas; regular polygons and the measurement of circle; the solution of numerous original exer- cises, including loci problems; applications to the mensuration of lines and plane surfaces. Note. It is recommended that a review of both algebra and plane geometry be taken during the year before entrance to college. The mathematics entrance requirements agree in general with those of the College Entrance Examination Board. More com- plete definitions of the requirements, with notes for the guid- ance of teachers, will be found in Document No. 117 published by the College Entrance Examination Board, 431 West 117th Street, New York City. 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. The usual theorems and con- structions of good text-books, including the properties and 40 Agnes Scott College measurement of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and the sphere, and the solutions of numerous original exercises, are required. Plane Trigonometry, one-half unit. The requirement in- cludes the definitions and relations of the trigonometric func- tions as ratios; proof of formulae and identities; practical use of logarithms; and the solution of triangles. HISTORY For entrance in History each of the following four subjects is counted as one unit. Each unit represents the amount of work which can be covered in five recitations a week during one year, or in three recitations a week during two years. a. Greek History to the Death of Alexander, and Roman History to 800 A. D., or Ancient and Mediaeval History. It is strongly urged that every student oFer Greek and Roman History for entrance. h. Mediaeval and Modern European History forom 800 A. D. to the present time, or Modern European History. c. English History. d. American History. Of these four units, the student must oFer one unit, and may ofi^er three additional units. The examinations will be based upon modern high school text-books. It is strongly recommended that the preparation in History include, besides the study of a text-book, parallel reading, use Description of Entrance Subjects 41 of a notebook, taking of notes, and practice in the filling in of outline maps. CIVICS One unit of credit may be received for a course in Civics taken throughout the year, or one-half unit may be received for a course taken in combination with American History. One- half unit of credit may be allowed for a semester course in Civics and one-half unit for a course in Economics, provided these are taken in the last year of the high school. No credit will be allowed for Economics alone. The total entrance credit of History and Civics may not exceed three units. SCIENCE The student may offer one, two, three or four units from those given below. Each should represent the work of one year, and should include a large amount of individual lab- oratory work. The laboratory work should be directed by a competent instructor and records made in a notebook, while in the field or laboratory. A list of advised experiments will be sent with blank for admission. Experiments must be checked and certified to by the instructor. In doubtful cases the notebook will be called for. 1. Physics, one unit. The amount of work is represented by the requirements outlined by the College Entrance Exam- ination Board. The laboratory work must include at least thirty exercises from the different phases of the subject and comprising a certain number of quantitative experiments. The division of time should be three recitations a week of one period each, and two double periods for laboratory. 42 Agnes Scott College 2. Chemistry, one unit. The preparation in Chemistry should consist of recitations, instruction by lecture table dem- onstrations and laboratory work equivalent to five hours each week throughout the year. It is suggested that two double periods a week be given to individual laboratory work. 3. Biology, Botany, Zoology, one unit. A year in any of these subjects will be accepted for entrance, provided the work in the courses meets the requirements of the College Entrance Examination Board. Preparation in these subjects should re- quire three recitations per week, and two laboratory exercises of two periods each. 4. Geography, one unit. The work in this subject should meet the requirements outlined by the College Entrance Exami- nation Board in the course in Physical Geography. A strong course in Commercial Geography may be substituted for this, but both courses may not be offered. 5. General Science, one unit. Credit is given for one year's high school work in General Science when such work comprises both text-book and laboratory work. A laboratory notebook with original observations and conclusions should be presented in order to receive credit. 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 104. 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 43 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, covering a full academic year and occupying approxi- mately 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 an examination will be given. (3) Credit will be given only after examination by the College authorities. Agnes Scott College 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 semester, 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 approved or revised. The cards, with the courses entered upon Curriculum 45 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. Absence from courses without due excuse results inevitably in the lowering of the student's standing. Profes- sors 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 twice a year, in January and in May. 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 summer, must be taken at such time as may be arranged by the professors whose departments are concerned, provided that such examinations may not be given later than two weeks before the regular examinations of 46 Agnes Scott College either semester. These examinations for advanced standing shall be more extended than ordinary examinations. In case of a subject of three hours' value, the examination shall be of at least five hours duration. In case of subjects of less values, examinations shall be of corresponding proportion. In case of failure on an examination for advanced standing, no re-exam- ination is permitted. 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 given 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 for the first semester's work are given in the second week of the second semester, and for the second semester's work in the first week of the fall semester next following. Those failing in the re-examination will be re- quired 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 students find it necessary to apply for examinations at any other time than that announced in the reguar schedule, or arranged for by the professors involved, such applicants must present the Treasurer's receipt for five dollars ($5.00) for each examination desired, before the professors are authorized to give the same. Such examinations are known as "Special" examinations. Curriculum 47 This regulation applies to re-examinations as well as to gen- eral and advanced examinations. SEMESTER AND YEAR CREDITS A semester credit is the value in hours of any course pursued through one semester. Thus, if a course scheduled for three hours a week for one semester be taken, the resulting credit towards the one hundred twenty-seven semester hours required for the degree is three semester hours. A year credit is the value in semester 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 six semester hours towards the degree. 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 session is six semester 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: 48 Agnes Scott College 1. The maximum number of lecture or recitation hours a week for Freshmen shall be sixteen, and the minimum fourteen. 2. The maximum number of lecture or recitation hours a week for advanced students shall be seventeen, 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 sixty of the one hundred twenty academic semester 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." 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 official Register of Students, page 163. Curriculum 49 REQUIRED RESIDENCE The degree will not be conferred upon any student who has not done at least one full year's work in this College immediate- ly preceding graduation. AUTOMATIC EXCLUSION Any student whose work is notably unsatisfactory at the end of the first semester is considered to have excluded herself auto- matically from the College, unless by vote of the faculty she be put on probation for the remainder of the year. I at the end of the year she shall have failed to make credits to the extent of at least fifteen semester hours in courses counting towards a degree, she shall be considered to have excluded herself auto- matically from the College for the next ensuing year. A student who fails for two successive years to meet the re- quirements 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. 50 Agnes Scott College THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE Candidates for the B.A. degree must present one hundred twenty-seven semester liours of work of which seven semester hours must be made 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 Admission or the Committee on Electives. Since the design of the curriculum is to reserve elective courses for the more mature years of the student, the Committees will allow post- ponement of prescribed work only in such cases as may for special reasons demand this procedure. 1. Courses Required: A. Specific requirements: ENGLISH 101-102 6 semester hours MODERN LANGUAGE, with a prerequisite of two or more entrance units or equivalents- 6 semester hours BIBLE 101 and 205 6 semester hours HYGIENE 2 semester hours B. Requirements with option, elect 5 out of 7 groups. Note. Each student must elect one laboratory science. Each student must elect either Group III or Group V. Group I. Biology or Chemistry or Physics 8 semester hours Group II. English Literature 6 semester hours Group III. Greek or Latin 6 semester hours Two units of Greek or one year of col- lege Greek is the prerequisite for the Greek requirement. f Curriculum 51 Group IV. History or Economics 6 semester hours Group V. Mathematics 6 semester hours Group VI. Psychology 6 semester hours Group VII. Biology or Chemistry or Physics 8 semester hours Choose subject not elected in Group I. Note. A course elected to fulfill either specific or group requirements may not be elected to fulfill another requirement. 2. The elective hours are to be distributed as follows : (a) Each student is required to complete a major and cer- tain related hours, to be elected before the close of the second semester of the Sophomore year. All related hours and un- designated electives within the major must be approved by the major professor. Work in the major subject must be con- tinued throughout the Junior and Senior years. This requirement may be met in the following ways : (1) A major of twenty-four semester hours (including the basic course) and twelve semester hours of related work; or (2) A major of twenty-one semester hours (including the basic course) and fifteen hours of related work (twelve hours of the related work to be in one subject) ; or (3) Two majors of twenty-four semester hours (including basic courses) not necessarily related. Major courses are ofi^ered in the following subjects: English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Economics, Eng- lish Bible. 52 Agnes Scott College The related subjects for departments in which majors are given are definitely stated in the descriptions of majors follow- ing announcement of courses. Note. The following may not be elected to satisfy require- ments for the major or related hours: (1) Elementary courses in languages: An elementary course in foreign language may be accepted as a basic course for a major or as related hours provided it is the third foreign language offered for the degree. (2) Courses in Music, Art, History and Spoken English. (b) The remaining hours required to complete the one hundred twenty hours in academic work may be chosen at will, subject to the following restrictions: (1) Not more than six hours may be taken under any one professor in any given semester. (2) Students offering for entrance two languages in ad- dition to Latin must continue one of these two languages in the Freshman year. Those offering for entrance Latin and one other language must continue that other language in the Freshman year. (3) Students offering for entrance four units in Latin and no additional foreign language must take in the Freshman year the elementary course in French, German, Spanish or Greek. This elementary course will be counted toward the de- gree only on condition that it be followed in German by Course 201-202, in Greek by Course 205-206 and Course 201-202 or Course 203-204; in other languages by Course 101-102. Curriculum 53 (4) One year of a foreign language may be counted in making up the requirements for the degree only when that language is the fourth foreign language that the student has taken. (5) Not more than eighteen hours in Music, Practical Art, and Spoken English combined may be counted towards the de- gree. Any student in any department of the college giving evidence of inability to write correctly may be required to take ad- ditional work in English composition, even though English 101-102 may have been passed. In order to receive the seven semester hours of credit re- quired in physical education, the student must have completed four years of work in this department. Special arrangements will be made for those entering with advanced standing. No student may receive the degree at any given Commence- ment unless she has obtained her full Senior standing by the 15th of the preceding April. For the requirements as to "merit hours" and residence, see pages 48-49. 54 Agnes Scott College 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. Courses with odd numbers are given the first semester and those with even numbers the second semester. Hyphenated Courses (e. g. 101-02) are year Courses. No credit is given until the entire Course is completed. ART Miss Lewis The purpose for which this department is conducted is to maintain a high standard of efficiency in the pictorial and deco- rative 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. Description of Courses 55 3. Drawing 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 will be arranged 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 dec- orative art. Studio practice will be given credit of two hours a semester for students who have a minimum of six hours studio practice, provided they have completed or are taking Art 101 and 102. Four hours will be the maximum credit allowed. History of Art These courses are designed to present to the student an out- line of the development of architecture, sculpture and painting, and to give a general knowledge of aesthetic appreciation. 101. Art of Greece and Rome. Lecture course and col- lateral reading, illustrated with pictures. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to all students. 56 Agnes Scott College 102. History of Painting, Beginning With the Renais- sance. Lecture course and collateral reading, illustrated with pictures and lantern slides. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to all students. 103-104. Design. Lecture course with practical work. One hour a week. To be arranged. No credit: 106. House Furnishing. Lecture course open to all stu- dents. Second semester: Wednesday, 11:30 12:30. No credit: 205. Home Sanitation. ^A study of the modern house as adapted to modern family life. The situation, surroundings, and plan of the house, heating, lighting, and ventilation; plumbing and water supply; care of the house from a sanitary standpoint; refrigeration; disposal of household wastes and problems of municipal housekeeping. First semester: ^ Lectures: Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who have completed or are taking Chemistry 101-102, or Physics, 101-102. 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. Description of Courses 57 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 fol- lowing College courses: 1. Twelve semester hours of English with advice of the de- partment of English. 2. Eight semester hours of history with advice of the de- partment of history. 3. French 103-104 or German 251-252. 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 de- partment for the entire session. Note. Art History Courses 101 and 102 are accepted for degree credit. ASTRONOMY Professor Howson 201-202. Descriptive Astronomy. ^This course is devoted to an extensive study of the solar system and the sideral uni- verse, and to a brief study of the fundamental principles and methods of practical astronomy. Part of the work of the course will consist in familiarizing the students with the constellations and the actual appearance of the more interesting celestial objects. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Credit: Six semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics, 102. 58 Agnes Scott College BIBLE Professor Sydenstricker Assistant Professor Engle 101. Old Testament. A course giving a general knowl- edge of the Old Testament from Genesis to the period of Baby- lonish captivity. Emphasis is placed upon a thorough famil- iarity with the geography of the Old Testament world; the philosophy of Hebrew history and the purpose of prophecy during the period of the Kings. Attention is given also to awakening a sympathetic appreciation of the beauty of the literary forms of the Old Testament. Supplementary readings from standard authorities. Written tests and term paper required. Both semesters: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Required for the degree. 102. Post-Exilic Literature. The books of Ezekiel and Daniel are used, with portions of Isaiah and Jeremiah, as back- ground for the study of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 ^9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed Course 101. Description of Courses 59 203. The Old Testament Prophets. ^A study of the prophets as interpreters of the political, social, and religious conditions in Israel and Judah during the period 800-400 B. C. The history of the nations influencing and influenced by Israel and Judah during this period is carefully considered; and re- cent archaeological discoveries are studied in relation to this history. First semester: Monday, 1:102:10; Wednesday, Friday, 8:009:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to all students who have completed Course 101. 205. 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 dur- ing the period between the Old and New Testaments. The teachings and method of Jesus will be studied, and collateral reading and term-paper required. Prerequisite, Bible 101. Offered both semesters. Section A. First semester: Monday, 9:30 10:30; Wednesday, Fri- day, 9:0010:00. Section B. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Section A. Second semester: Monday, 9:30 10:30; Wednesday, Friday, 9:0010:00. Section B. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Required for the degree. 207. Life and Letters of Paul. ^A careful survey of the historic background of this remarkable life; the significance of 60 Agnes Scott College the Hellenistic and Roman elements in his early environment as reflected in his career as a missionary. A standard Life of Paul is studied, and the rich Pauline liter- ature of Sir William Ramsay is used. The Epistles of Paul are studied as interpretations of faith and guides in church organization and government. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have had Course 205-206. 208. The Wisdom Literature and Psalms. Second semester: Monday, 1:10 2:10; Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed Course 101. 209-210. New Testament GREEK.^(See Department of Greek, Course 203-204.) 301. The Revelation and General Epistles. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed Course 205. 304. Greek Thought. (See Department of Greek, Course 304.) 306. History of the Early Church. A comparison is made with the progress of missionary efforts in modern times. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Description of Courses 61 Open to students who have completed Course 205-206. Offered every other year. 308. History of Religions. Second semester: Time to be arranged. Three hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed Courses 101 and 205. Requirements for Major in Bible. Basic courses: Bible 101, Bible 205. Required course: Bible 209-210. Elective courses in Bible to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: History, Philos- ophy, Greek Thought, Sociology. BIOLOGY Professor MacDougall Assistant Professor Westall Assistant Professor Pirkle Mrs. Lammers 101-102. An introductory course presenting the funda- mental principles of Biology. One semester is devoted to the structure and functions of higher plants, and to the structure and life history of representatives of the principal plant groups, and in one semester a study is made of the representative types 62 Agnes Scott College of the invertebrate groups and the frog. The important biologi- cal theories are presented. Two lectures, one recitation, and three hours laboratory. Lectures and recitations: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:0010:00. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Laboratory : For Lecture Section A: Monday or Tuesday, 1:10 4:10. For Lecture Section B: Wednesday or Thursday, 1:10 4:10. Credit: Eight semester hours. Botany 201-202. General Morphology. A study of the structure and relationships of types, with especial reference to evolutionary tendencies. Lectures and recitations: Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 10:00. Laboratory: Tuesday, Thursday, 2:10 4:10. Credit: Six semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. Botany 301. Physiology. ^A study of the principal func- tions of plants, Respiration, Transpiration, Photosynthesis, etc. Lecture: Monday, 11:3012:30. First semester: Laboratory hours to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisites: Biology 101-102, Botany 201-202. Botany 203-204. Ecology and Local Flora. Lectures, laboratory, and field work to include a consideration of the re- lation of plants to their environment, and a systematic study of the ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Lectures: Hours to be arranged. Laboratory: Friday, 1:10 4:10. Description of Courses 63 Credit: Four semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. Note. Students desiring this course for six semester hours credit may obtain the additional credit by especially assigned problems and papers. Genetics 303-304. Evolution and Heredity. This course deals with the more important theories of evolution; with variation; the physical basis of inheritance, the laws of heredity and their social application. Lectures and recitations: Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. Note. Major students in biology are required to do 3 hours laboratory work per week in this course in which case the credit is six semester hours. One hour is scheduled, 9:10 Saturday; two hours unscheduled. Physiology 205-206. Physiology. A study of the activities of the human body, including digestion, circulation, assimilation, metabolism, excretions, respiration, muscular contraction, body heat, and nervous system. Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30 11:30. Laboratory: Friday, 1:10 4:10. Credit: Six semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. 64 Agnes Scott College Zoology 207. Invetebrate Zoology. A course dealing with the invertebrate groups with respect to comparative anatomy, evo- lutionary tendencies within each group, and genetic relation- ships. Habit, habitat, and distribution are also considered. First semester: Lectures: Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 12:30. Laboratory: Monday, 1:10 4:10. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. 208. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. ^A comparative study of the development, structure, relationships, and distribution of vertebrate animals. Representative types are dissected and studied in the laboratory. Second semester: Lectures and recitations: Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 12:30. Laboratory: Four hours, to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. 305. Histology. Mainly a laboratory course with prac- tical work in the more usual methods of histological technique. First semester: Lecture: Friday, 10:3011:30. Laboratory: Six hours, to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. 306. Embryology. ^A consideration of the fundamental facts of embryology, with special reference to mammalian de- velopment. i Description of Courses 65 Second semester: Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, 10:3011:30. Laboratory: Four hours, to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. Requirements for the Major in Biology. Basic course Biology 101-102. Required courses in Biology: 1. When Zoology is the subject of primary interest: Biology 207-208, 303-304, 305-306, 2. When Botany is the subject of primary interest: Biology 201-202, 203-204, 303-304. Elective courses in Biology to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Astronomy, Chemis- try, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. It is highly desirable that students majoring in Biology should have at least two years of Chemistry, one year of Physics, Calculus, and both French and German. CHEMISTRY Professor Holt Assistant Professor Skeen Miss Whittington 101-102. General Chemistry. This course includes lec- tures, recitations, and laboratory practice throughout the year. During the first semester the principles of chemistry, as illus- 66 Agnes Scott College trated by the non-metals and their compounds, are studied; and during the second semester the metals and their compounds form the basis of the work. The laboratory work includes a number of quantitative experiments and thus the student is taught the accuracy and definiteness of chemical laws, while being trained in observation and in manipulation of apparatus. Lectures : Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Laboratory : Section A: Tuesday, 1:10 4:10. Section B: Wednesday, 1:104:10. Credit: Eight semester hours. 201. Qualitative Analysis. This course is primarily a laboratory course dealing with a qualitative separation of the important metals and acids. The lectures include a discussion of the theory of solution and the laws governing chemical equilibrium, with special application to analytical reactions. First semester: Lecture: Monday, 10:3011:30. Laboratory: Hours to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101-102. Note. Students coming from other institutions may be admitted with the consent of the department. 202. Quantitative Analysis. Important gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis are selected for study. This course is designed to be taken the semester following Chemistry Description of Courses 67 201, and to serve as an introduction to the more advanced course in quantitative analysis. Second semester: Lecture: Monday, 10:3011:30. Laboratory: Hours to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201. 205-206. 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. Lectures: Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Laboratory: Monday, 1:10 4:10. Credit: Six semester hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101-102. 301. Advanced Quantitative Analysis. This course is an extension of Chemistry 202 along technical and commercial lines. While the course is primarily a laboratory course, stu- dents will be required to read carefully standard reference books upon laboratory problems involved. First semester: Hours to be arranged. Credit: Two or four semester hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 202. Note. An additional semester of work will be recorded as 302. Credit for Courses 301 and 302 is based upon number of laboratory hours and amount of work completed. 304. Chemistry of Food and Nutrition. Special empha- sis will be placed on the composition and nutritive value of foods, and the processes of digestion and metabolism. Lectures 68 Agnes Scott College and reading will deal with the principles of physiological and biological chemistry. Second semester: Lectures: Three hours a week, to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 205-206. 305-306. Theoretical Chemistry. Lectures, recitations and reports based upon general reference work. Prerequisite: Chemistry 205-206. Lectures: Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to advanced students in chemistry with permission of the de- partment. This course alternates with 307-308. 307-308. Radioactivity and Atomic Structure. This course deals with the consitution of matter from both the chem- ical and physical standpoint. It consists of lectures and reports on various phases of the subject. Lectures: Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to advanced students in Science upon recommendation of the departments. This course alternates with 305-306. 311-312. History and Achievements of Chemistry. This course will deal with life, work and influence of the great men of Chemistry. The course will also include careful study and discussion of outstanding achievements as they relate to development and progress in this particular science. Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Four semester hours. _^ Description of Courses 69 Prerequisite: Chemistry 201, 202, 205-206. Requirements for the Major in Chemistry: Basic course: Chemistry 101-102. Required course: Chemistry 205-206. Elective courses in Chemistry to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Astronomy, Biology, Mathematics, Physics. ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY Professor Wright EJconomics 201-202. Introduction to Economics. This course is planned as the basis for all the other work in the department. It includes a survey of modern economic theory, with ap- plication to current economic and social problems. First and second semester: Monday, 9:30; Wednesday, Friday, 8:009:00. Credit: Six semester hours. Not open to first year students. This course is required of all majors in Economics and Sociology and is a prerequisite to Courses 303, 304, 308, 309 and 310. 303. The Labor Problem. An analysis of the modem "labor problem"' and a study of the various solutions offered by trade unionism, labor management and labor legislation. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. 70 Agnes Scott College 304, S0CLA.LISM AND THE Socialist Movement. ^A study of the rise and development of socialist thought and of the programs and activities of the socialist parties in the United States and abroad. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 308. Public Finance and Taxation. ^A study of the finan- cial problems of government national, state and local of forms of expenditure, of sources of revenue particularly tax- ation, and of budget-making, public debts and financial ad- ministration. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. 309. Money and Banking. Money, credit and banking 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. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Not given in 1930-31. 310. Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade. This course continues the study begun in Course 309. A further examina- tion of principles, particularly of credit, and of their applica- tion in the business relations between countries. Also a study of principles underlying and pervading commerce between countries. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:009:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Not given in 1930-31. Description of Courses 71 Sociology 203-204. Introduction to Sociology. In the first sem- ester the course deals with social origins and social processes, in the second semester with social institutions and questions of social control. Tuesday and Thursday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Four semester hours. Not open to first year students. 301-302. Genetics. See Biology 303-304. Lectures and recitation: Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102. 305-306. Charities and Corrections. The first semester is given to a study of Dependents, Defectives and Delinquents. In the second semester the course deals with practical methods of Philanthropy. In the first semester the class visits a number of the philanthropic and penal institutions in Atlanta, and in the second semester there are field work and weekly reports by the students. Wednesday, 1:155:00. Monday, Friday, 1:102:10. Credit: Six semester hours. Open to Juniors and Seniors. 307. Social Psychology. See Psychology 305. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Psychology 201-202. A major in the department may include six hours in the de- partment of history. 72 Agnes Scott College Requirements for major in economics and sociology: Basic course: Economics 201-202, Elective courses in economics and sociology to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Genetics, History, Mathematics of Finance and Statistics, Philosophy and Psychol- ogy. EDUCATION See PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION ENGLISH Professor Hayes Professor McKinney Associate Professor Laney Associate Professor Gooch Assistant Professor Christie Assistant Professor Preston Miss Stephens I. Language and Composition 101-102. 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 models, parallel reading of standard novels and other literature of the nineteenth century, and written reports thereon at stated intervals. The work during the first semester will deal with the personal essay. Weekly themes and individual conferences will be required. Description of Courses 73 This course continues throughout the year. The work of the second semester will make a special study of the longer formal essay. Weekly themes and personal conferences will be re- quired. Schedule fr the year : Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Sections C, D, E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Section F: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Six semester hours. Required of all Freshmen. 301-302. Advanced Composition. A practical course in the writing of the short story, intended for students who have shown special aptitude for writing, and who desire further exer- cise in prose style. Constant writing is required, and the effort is made, in class criticism and individual conferences, to meet the needs and encourage the talent of each student. Not offered in 1930-31. Hours to be arranged. Credit: Four semester hours. 305. Anglo-Saxon. A study of Anglo-Saxon phonology and grammatical forms, with as much reading of West Saxon prose and poetry as the time and the capacities of the class will permit. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 323-324. Dramatic Composition. This course gives prac- tice in dramatic writing, with emphasis placed on materials of 74 Agnes Scott College present day life. In the first semester each student is required to write two one-act plays. In the second semester, the three- act, or full-length, play and the pageant are studied, and each student will write at least one full-length play, which must be approved by a committee of the Department of English if credit is given in the course. Students must be taking or have taken English 313, 314, or 423-424. Time to be arranged. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to Juniors and Seniors by permission of the Department of English. 337. Argumentation. A theoretical and practical study of the subject. Analysis of questions, brief -drawing, oral and written discussion. Class debates. Given in alternate years. Offered in 1931-32. Hours to be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 101-102. 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 commit- tee under whose supervision the debating is done. The extra credit for team debating is two semester hours a year, and is limited to a total of. four semester hours. The extra credit is given only to those who have completed the course in argu- mentation. II. Literature 211-212. General Introduction to the Study of Eng- lish Literature. This course is conducted by lectures, giv- Description of Courses 75 ing an account of the movements, of tendencies, of men, and of books. Careful study of masterpieces representative of different 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 spoken English. First semester: From the beginning of English literature to the Elizabethan period. Second semester: From the Eliz- abethan period to the end of the eighteenth century. Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit for the year: Six semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 101-102. 306. Chaucer. A study of most of the Canterbury Tales with a more rapid reading of some of the other works. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 305. 313. Shakespeare. The aim of this course is the study of Shakespeare's development as a dramatist. The work of the course will cover the History Plays and Comedies, some of them being read rapidly with a general discussion, and some being read carefully and discussed in detail in the class. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 76 Agnes Scott College 314. Shakespeare. This course continues the work of English 313, giving special attention to the Tragedies of Shake- speare. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 319. Verse Forms. Poetry: origin and place among the arts. Theories of versification. Literary history of various verse forms with analysis of representative poems. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 320. Contemporary Poetry, A study of the various Twentieth Century poetical movements, with especial emphasis on the poetry of the present day. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 321-322, English 331- 332, or English 319. 321-322. Poetry of the Nineteenth Century. ^This course includes a study of Coleridge, Scott, Wordsworth, Shel- ley, Keats, Browning, Tennyson, and the Pre-Raphaelites. First semester: The Romantic Movement, as exemplified in the work of Coleridge, Scott, Wordsworth, Shelley and Keats. Second semester: The Victorian Age, Tennyson and Brown- ing. There will be brief readings from the Pre-Raphaelite poets. This class will be divided into two sections. Both semesters: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 12:30. Description of Courses 77 Credit for the year: Six semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 325. Early Nineteenth Century Essays. This course includes a study of the prose of Coleridge, Lamb, Hazlitt, Lan- dor, DeQuincey, and other essayists of the first half of the cen- tury. Opportunity is given for some writing of essays. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 326. Essays of the Victorian Period. ^The leading es- sayists of the period are studied, with special emphasis upon the work of Carlyle, Ruskin, and Arnold. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 331-332. American Literature. This is a lecture and reading course. Attention will be given to the periods and movements of American literary history, and much reading will be required in the representative works of the several periods. Given in alternate years. Offered in 1930-1931. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:009:00. Credit: Six semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 334. The History of the Novel. This course traces the development of the English novel from the beginning to the present time. The work will include lectures, parallel reading on the history and criticism of the novel, and the reading of representative novels with discussions, oral and written. Given in alternate years. Offered in 1931-1932. 78 Agnes Scott College Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 211-212. 423-424. Modern Drama. This course, which covers the college year, is an extensive reading course in the modern drama. A study will be made of representative plays, begin- ning with Ibsen. Both semesters: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:10 3:10. Credit for the year: Six semester hours. Open to Seniors. Requirements for the major in English: Basic course: English 211-212. (English 101-102 is previously required of all Freshmen.) Required courses in English: English 305 and 306. Elective courses in English to complete the major must be approved by the department. Required work other than English: One foreign language of grade not below French 103-104, German 251-252, Spanish 151-152, Greek 201-202, or Latin 201-202. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: European History, French, German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, Bible (The Wisdom Literature) . III. Spoken English Certain courses in spoken English may be taken for degree credits; but these courses may not be included in the major nor counted towards the satisfaction of group requirements. Description of Courses 79 English 205-206 is offered as an elective to all second year and upper class students, giving two semester hours of credit to- wards the degree. English 209-210 is offered as an elective for juniors and seniors but may be taken by sophomores who have completed 105-106. No extra tuition is charged for these courses. Of the advanced courses not more than five may be elected for degree credit, making a total of not more than eighteen semester hours towards the degree. If music, practical art, and spoken English be elected, not more than eighteen semester hours in these subjects combined may be counted towards the degree. 105-106. Fundamentals of Vocal Expression. Theory and practice. A study of the essentials of voice, and co-ordina- tion of mind, voice and body. Graduated exercises for training the ear to attend, the development of tone, and the cultivation of speech. Application of principles is made princi- pally through the interpretation of the lyric and short story. Two and a half hours a week. Time to be arranged. Credit for the year: Four semester hours. Section A: Open to Freshmen and Sophomores. Section B: Open to Juniors and Seniors. Note. One-half hour each week or the equivalent in Platform Art is required as laboratory work for all courses ex- cept 205-206. Hours to be arranged. 205-206. Fundamentals of Speech and Vocal Expres- sion. ^The purpose of this course is to develop a good normal 80 Agnes Scott College speaking voice and to establish ease in platform presentation whether it be in speaking, debating, or the interpretation of literature. Both theory and practice are considered. Exercises for the training of the voice and body to respond to thinking are studied and practiced. Principles are applied through the interpretation of the short story, lyric and narrative poetry, and extemporaneous speaking. Two hours per week. Time to be arranged. Credit for the year: Two semester hours. Open to Sophomores and upper class students. 307-308. Play Production. The purpose of this course is to emphasize the literary and artistic values in drama as re- vealed in production. No attempt is made to imitate the pro- fessional stage though its methods are studied. The course includes a survey of the essential arts involved in the produc- tion of plays, a study of the theory of staging, stage design, acting, lighting and costuming. A critical study of plays in text and production is made. Practice is gained through par- ticipation in several one-act and two long plays during the year. The material used includes Shakespeare and classical drama, the comedy of manners, and modern drama of recog- nized literary merit. Open to Juniors and Seniors who have taken or are taking Spoken English 105-106 or 205-206, and six hours of dramatic literature in any language or languages. Each class hour is followed by two laboratory hours. Laboratory fee $10.00 per year. No extra tuition. Two hours a week through the year. Hours to be arranged. Credit: Four semester hours. Description of Courses 81 Courses that may be elected for prerequisite requirement in dra- matic literature are: English 313, 314, 423-424. Spanish 152 and 252. French 357-358. German 251-252, 351-352. Latin 202 and 303. Greek 301, 308, and 303 (in English). 209-210. Public Speaking. A study of speeches of various types. Practice in careful preparation and delivery of both impromptu and extemporaneous speeches. Particular care is taken of the problems and needs of each individual student as revealed in her constant practice before small audiences. Offered for students who have completed 105-106 or 205-206. One hour a week through the year. Time to be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. 217-218. Imagination and its Relation to Vocal Ex- pression. A study of thought and feeling, their relation to natural modulations of voice and body, and their development in reading and speaking. Continuation of exercises for the training of voice and body. Interpretation of drama begun. Two and a half hours a week. Time to be arranged. Credit for the year: Four semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 105-106. It is advised that students electing this course take English 211-212 in connection with this work. 309. Shakespeare and Classical Drama. A careful analysis and intensive study through vocal interpretation is made of one Shakespeare play and one other classical drama. The technical training for this course is gained through dra- 82 Agnes Scott College matic and pantomimic problems and advanced exercises and problems for the development of a responsive voice. First semester: Two and a half hours a week. Time to be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to students who have completed English 105-106, 205-206, or the equivalent, and English 211-212. 310. Interpretation of Modern Drama. The one-act play is the basis of study for this course. An analysis of. struc- ture, character and atmosphere or mood is made. Advanced studies for the development of pantomime and a responsive voice constitute a part of the work. Second semester: Two and a half hours a week. Time to be ar- ranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to students who have completed six semester hours of Spoken English and English 211-212. 311. Forms of Literature. This course analyzes and studies through vocal interpretation the lyric, the ballad, and the narrative poem. Poems of each type are memorized and presented before audiences. First semester : Two and a half hours. Time to be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to students who have completed six semester hours of Spoken English and English 211-212. 312. Oral Interpretation. This course is co-ordinated with spoken English 311, but it may be elected for credit by students who have not had 311. The long story (novel or romance) and the full length play are studied, arranged and prepared for oral presentation. The Description of Courses 83 purpose o the student will be to gain that power which will enable her to sustain herself through an evening's program; also to reveal adequately through oral interpretation a develop- ment of story, plot and character. Second semester: Two and a haK hours. Time to be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to students who have had eight semester hours of Spoken English and English 211-212. FRENCH See ROMANCE LANGUAGES GERMAN Professor Harn 01-02. Elementary German. The equivalent of the minor requirement for entrance. For details see this require- ment. The work includes grammar, composition, translation, sight-reading, conversation based on texts read. Text books: Thurman's Vocabulary Building German for Begin- ners; Storm's Immensee; Heyse's L'Arrabbiata ; Hillern's Hoher als die Kirche; Wildenbruch's Das edle Blut; Gerstacker's Germelshausen. This course, to be counted toward the degree, must be followed by Course 201-202, unless it is taken as a fourth foreign language. Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Six semester hours. 201-202. Intermediate Course. More advanced work in grammar, reproduction, and prose composition. Translation; conversation, sight-reading. For details see major requirement for admission. 84 Agnes Scott College Text books: Whitney and Stroebe, Easy German Composition; Sudermann's Frau Serge; Schnitzler's Three One- Act Plays (Der griine Kakadu, Literatur, die Letzten Masken) ; Schiller's Wilhelm Tell; Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm; Goethe's Gotz von Berlichingen. Monday, 9:30; Wednesday, Friday, 8:009:00. Credit: Six semester hours. Admission to this course may be by examination in case preparation is done outside of College in less than two years. 203-204. German literature of the nineteenth century with special emphasis on the Novelle and the Drama. Review of grammar, reading and speaking German. Credit: Six semester hours. Hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: German 201-202 or equivalent. 251-252. Eighteenth Century Classics. Lectures in German on Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller, the development of German drama previous to the classic period, and dramatic form. Notebooks, character sketches, reports on special topics in German. Texts: Lessing's Emelia Galotti, Nathan der Weise; Goethe's Iphigenie, Egmont; Schiller's Kabale and Liebe, Wallenstein. Tuesday, Thursday, 11:3012:30. Third hour to be arranged. Credit: Six semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201-202 or its equivalent. An examination in conversation, at least, will be required of students whose previous work is done outside of college. 351-352. Goethe's Faust. Parts I and II. Lectures on the growth of the Faust legend in German literature and the Faust motive in other literatures. Interpretation of Goethe's Description of Courses 85 Faust, with the study of its growth in relation to the facts of his life. Comparative study of Marlowe's Faust and of Ibsen's Peer Gynt. An attempt will be made to have the class work supplemented occasionally by a study of the Faust theme in music. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Credit: Six semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 251-252 or Course 201-202, with merit. Students who came into the course from Course 201-202 should have had work in philosophy or some advanced work in literature. Requirements for the major in German: Basic course: German 01-02. 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 201-202, 251-252, 351-352. Elective courses in German to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: English, French, Spanish, Greek, Latin, European History. GREEK Professor Torrance Assistant Professor Freed 101-102. Beginning Greek. Allen's First Year of Greek: Selections from Xenophon and Plato; prose composition. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 113012:30. 86 Agnes Scott College Credit (when not offered for entrance) : Six semester hours if (1) taken as a fourth language; (2) followed by Course 205-206, and Course 201-202, or 203-204. Open to all students having four credits in Latin or by special per- mission to those having only three entrance units in Latin. 201-202. Plato. Selections from the Apology, Crito, and Phaedo. Socrates and philosophy of Plato. Careful study of syntax. Homer, Iliad, selections. Forms, syntax, and prosody. Sight translation. Homeric life. Tuesday, Saturday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to those who have offered the maximum requirement for entrance, or who have completed Course 101-02, and have completed or are taking Course 205-206. 203-204. 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. In- terpretation of the Greek text and study of New Testament philology and syntax. Wednesday, Friday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to those who have offered the maximum requirement for en- trance or who have completed Course 101-102, and have completed or are taking Course 205-206. 205-206. Prose Composition. Thursday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Two semester hours. To be taken in connection with Course 201-202 or 203-204. Description of Courses 87 301. Introduction to Greek Tragedy. Selected plays. Origin and development of Greek Drama. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201-202, and 205-206. To be given only in alternate years. 302. Greek Lyric Poets and Theocritus. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201-202, and 205-206. To be given only in alternate years. 307. Greek Historians. Special study of the history of Greece in the fifth century from Herodotus and Thucydides. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201-202, and 205-206. Given only in alternate years. 308. Introduction to Greek Comedy. ^Aristophanes Selected plays. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201-202, and 205-206. Given only in alternate years. Greek Courses in Translation 303. Greek Poetry. Epic, Lyric, and Dramatic, with emphasis on the Drama; lectures and collateral reading (in English). First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Three semester hours. 88 Agnes Scott College 304. Greek Thought. Religious, Ethical, Philosophical with special emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Lectures and col- lateral reading (in English). Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Three semester hours. 305. Greek History. (See department of History, Course 309.) Requirements for the major in Greek. Basic course: Greek 101-102. Required courses: Greek 201-202, 205-206. Elective courses in Greek to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Ancient and Mediae- val History, Latin, French, German, Philosophy. HISTORY Professor Davidson Associate Professor Jackson Acting Assistant Professor Smith Miss Jones 101-102. Mediaeval and Modern Europe, 1100-1928. This course is intended to equip the student for the further study of history. The emphasis of the course will be upon the operation of historical forces and movements. The work will be carried on by class discussions, library reading, map and notebook work, and the study of source material. ^Jt Description of Courses 89 Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Section C: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 ^9:00. Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Section E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Six semester hours. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in History. 201. The French Revolution and Napoleon. ^A study of the antecedents of the French Revolution, of its development and influence upon Europe, and of Napoleon's rise and fall. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 202. Europe, 1815-1871. This course will trace the de- velopment of democracy and the growth of nationalism in Europe from the Congress of Vienna through the unification of Italy and Germany. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 203-204. 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. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Credit: Six semester hours. 205-206. American Government and Politics. This course is planned to give an understanding of American insti- tutions and politics and to arouse an interest in the problems of the day. It is recommended to every student who desires 90 Agnes Scott College preparation for an intelligent participation in government. Monday, 9:3010:30; Wednesday, Friday, 8:009:00. Credit: Six semester hours. 209. Medueval Civilization. A study of the social, econ- omic, intellectual, and aesthetic development of Europe from the sixth to the fourteenth century. Recommended to those electing courses in English and Romance literature. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:10 3:10. Credit: Three semester hours. Not offered 1930-31. 210. The Renaissance. A study of the political, social, and economic development of the Italian cities, and the re-awaken- ing of literary, artistic, and scientific interests in and beyond Itay from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:10 3:10, Not ofifered 1930-31. 215-216. American History, 1492-1925. A general survey of American history, conducted by lectures and class discus- sions. It is a synthesis of all phases of. American life. Credit: Six semester hours. Monday, 9:3010:30; Wednesday, Friday, 8:009:00. This course is prerequisite to all other courses in American History or Government. 301-302. Europe, 1871-1914. This course is planned to give an insight into the world problems involved in the great war and is a study of the social, economic, and political evolu- tion of the states of Europe, the rise of the new imperialism, and international diplomacy since 1871. Description of Courses 91 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:3012:30. Credit: Six semester hours. 303-304. International Law and Relations. The first semester will be devoted to a study of the more important aspects of international law; the second will concern itself, largely through student reports, with the most important prob- lems in international affairs of the present time. Credit: Two semester hours. Wednesday, 9:0010:00. Open to those who have taken or are taking History 301-302, or have taken History 215-216. 307-308. History of the United States, 1877-1928. This course deals with the evolution of the United States since 1877 industrial development, the rise of political in- surgency, social and intellectual conditions, the growth of the United States into a world power, Wilson and the Great War, and the problems of the present. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Six semester hours. Not ofiFered 1930-31. 309. Greek History. A survey of the history of Greece with special emphasis upon the distinctive contribution which the Greeks have made to later civilization in art, literature, and political ideals, based upon wide reading in translation of Greek historians, orators, philosophers, and poets. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 310. Roman History. A study of the political and insti- tutional development of the Roman State, together with a study 92 Agnes Scott College of Roman public life, based upon a wide reading of Roman authors in translation. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 311. The Social and Economic History of America, 1750-1815. A study of the main features of American life dur- ing the formative period of the United States. Open 1930-31 to those who have had any college American History course; open 1931-32 to those who have had History 215-216. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. 312. The Social and Economic History of the United States, 1815-1860. This course concerns itself with such topics as the transition in New England, the development of. the slavery regime, and the social and economic aspects of na- tionalism and sectionalism. Admission to the course is on the same basis as to History 311. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Requirements for the major in history: Basic course: History 101-102. Required courses: History 215-216, 301-302. Elective courses in History to complete the major must be approved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Economics, Sociol- ogy, Psychology, Philosophy, English Literature, Roman Life, Greek Thought. Description of Courses 93 LATIN Professor Smith Professor Torrance Assistant Professor Stansfield Assistant Professor Freed Those entering with three units of Latin may satisfy Group Requirement III by Latin 13-14, and either 11-12 or 15-16; those entering with four units, by six semester hours of credit gained by any combination of courses of 100 grade, or by four hours of 100 grade and Course 201. 11-12. Virgil, ^Eneid, I-VI. Study of versification and poetic usage, consideration of the substance and material of the poem, its purpose, and its relation to the time in which it was written. Section A: Monday, Wednesday, 1:10 2:10. Section B: Thursday, Saturday, 8:009:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to Freshmen who enter with only three units of Latin and have read no Virgil. This course must be accompanied by Course 13-14 and these two courses satisfy Group Requirement III. 13-14. Elementary Latin Composition. A thorough and systematic review of the syntactical principles of the lan- guage and frequent practice in writing passages of continuous discourse. Section A: Friday, 1:102:10. Section B : Tuesday, 8 : 009 : 00. Credit: Two semester hours. Required of all who take either 11-12 or 15-16. 15-16. Selections from Aulus Gellius, Noctes At- ticae; Sallust, Catiline. Life in Rome in Cicero's time. 94 Agnes Scott College Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Four semester hours. Open to Freshmen who enter with only three units of Latin and have read Virgil in the third year. This course must be accompanied by Course 13-14 and these two courses satisfy Group Requirement III. 101. Cicero, De Senectute; Selection from the Roman Poets. A careful study of the syntax, content, and literary form of the De Senectute. First semester: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, 10:3011:30. Section B: Tuesday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Two semester hours (1) if followed by 102 or (2) if student has degree credit for 11-12 and 13-14. Open to Freshmen who enter with four imits in Latin, and to students who have completed either Course 11-12 or Course 15-16 and are taking or have completed 13-14. 102. LrvY, Selections from Book I; Selections from the Roman Poets. Early Roman myths and institutions. Livy's style and his qualities as an historian. Second semester: Sections the same as those of 101 in first semester. First semester: Hours to be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 101 or Course 105. 103-104. Intermediate Prose Composition. One hour throughout the year. Section A: Friday, 10:3011:30. Section B: Thursday, 11:3012:30. Credit: Two semester hours. Description of Courses 95 Required in Latin major. Open to those entering with four units and to those who have com- pleted 13-14; essential for those intending to teach Latin. 105. Cicero, De Senectute; Selections from the Roman Poets. A careful study of the syntax, content and literary form of the De Senectute. In this course and 106, selections representative of the best Latin poetry of all periods will be studied. First semester: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Section B: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Second semester: To be arranged. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to Freshmen who enter with four units in Latin, and to stu- dents who have completed either Course 11-12 or Course 15-16 and are taking or have completed 13-14. Only one of the two courses, 101 and 105, may be taken by any student. 106. LivY, Selections from Book I; Selections from the Roman Poets. Early Roman myths and institutions. Livy's style and his qualities as an historian. Second semester: Sections the same as those of 101 in first semester. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 105. Only one of the two courses, 102 and 106, may be taken by any student. 201. Horace, Odes and Epodes. The Augustan Age as revealed in Horace ; meters, style, and personality of the author. 96 Agnes Scott College First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to students who have completed Course 102 or 106. 202. Terence, Phormio; Pliny, Letters. Introduction to Roman comedy. Roman life in the time of Domitian and Trajan. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 201 and, by permission of the instructor, to those who have completed Course 102 or 106. 203. Latin Literature. A survey of Latin literature from the early period to the Church Fathers, with special emphasis on the development of types: drama, epic, history, lyric, elegy, satire, and biography. Lectures, critical reading of representa- tive authors and reports. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 102 or 106 and to any Junior or Senior. 301. Virgil, ^neid. Study of the poem as a whole, its sources, technique and influence. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. 302. 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. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. I ^ Description of Courses 97 303. Roman Comedy; Terence, Andria; Plautus, Cap- Tivi, MosTELiARiA. The origin, development, and character- istics of Roman comedy. The forms and syntax of early Latin. First semester: Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. Course 303 alternates with Course 305 and will not be offered in 1930-1931. 304. Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius. Roman society in the late Republic; Alexandrianism and the Roman elegy. Second semester: Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. Course 304 alternates with Course 306 and will not be offered in 1930-1931. 305. Cicero, Letters. Social and political life at the close of the republic. Lectures on the history of the chief Roman political institutions. First semester: Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. 306. Virgil; Ecologues, Georgics. Sources and tech- nique of Virgil's pastoral and didactic poems. Second semester: Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. 307. Lucretius, De Rerum Natura. Lucretius, the poet and philosopher. 98 Agnes Scott College First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. Course 307 alternates with Course 301 and will not be offered in 1930-1931. 308. Tacitus; Germania, Chapters I-XXVII, Agricola, Annals I-VI. The conquest of Britain. The early empire. The development of Tacitus's style. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. Course 308 alternates with Course 302 and will not be offered in 1930-1931. 309-310. Teacher Training Course. Discussion of the problems and methods of teaching Latin in the secondary schools. Discussion of the authors usually read in preparation for college. Tuesday, 10:30 11:30 (subject to change). Credit: Two semester hours. Open to Seniors, and by permission of the instructor, to others who have taken three Latin courses in College, or are taking their third course. 311-312. Advanced Latin Prose Composition. A review of Latin syntax with special reference to the problems involved in teaching preparatory school students to write in Latin ; study of the Latin paragraph; constant practice in writing Latin; con- siderable practice in writing English sentences and paragraphs suitable for assignment as exercises in Latin prose for students in preparatory schools. Courses 311-312 and 309-310 supple- ment each other. Both are recommended to students who in- i Description of Courses 99 tend to teach Latin and are accepted as professional training for teachers' certificates. Tuesday, 10:30 11:30 (subject to change). Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 103-104 and are taking another course in Latin. Course 311-312 alternates with Course 309-310 and will not be given in 1930-1931. 313. Apuleius. The Roman Novel. Selections from the Metamorphoses, with special emphasis on the myth of Cupid and Psyche. The sources and style of Apuleius. First semester: Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. 314. Mediaeval Latin. Rapid reading of easy passages of prose and poetry from the sixth century to the Renaissance. The course is intended to provide advanced students of modern languages and history with an introduction to Mediaeval Latin texts as well as to furnish to classical students a general survey of mediaeval culture. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Two semester hours. Open to those who have completed Course 202. 316. Roman Life. Houses, family life, dress, education, occupations, travel, amusements, and religious customs. Lec- tures, illustrated by photographs and lantern slides. The re- quired reading will be in English. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Two semester hours. 100 Agnes Scott College Open only to Juniors and Seniors and, by permission of the in- structor, to Sophomores who have completed Latin 102 or 106. Requirements for the major in Latin: Basic courses: Latin 101 or 105, and 102 or 106. (Latin 11-12 and 13-14 are previously required of all Fresh- men entering with only three units in Latin.) Required courses: Latin 201, 202, and 103-104. Elective courses in Latin to complete the major must be ap- proved by the department. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Ancient and Mediae- val History, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish, Ancient Philosophy. MATHEMATICS Professor Robinson Assistant Professor Gaylord Acting Assistant Professor Baker 101. College Algebra. An advanced course in algebra with special emphasis upon variations, permutation and com- bination, complex numbers, theory of equations, determinants and partial fractions. First semester: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Section C: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Section E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Description of Courses 101 Second semester: Section A: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Section B: Time to be arranged later. Credit: Three semester hours. 102. Plane Trigonometry. The theory of trigonometric and inverse functions, trigonometric equations, the theory of logarithms, the solutions of triangles and practical applica- tions. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 11:30 12:30. Second semester: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Section C: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Section D: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Section E: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. 201. Analytic Geometry. A study of co-ordinate sys- tems, locus of an equation, equation of locus, straight line, circle, curves of the conic sections, and transcendental curves. First semester: Section A: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:3012:30. Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:10 2:10. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101-102. 202. Differential Calculus. Methods of diflferentiation with geometrical and physical applications, problems in max- ima and minima, rates, etc. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 12:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 201. 102 Agnes Scott College 203. Integral Calculus. Methods of Integration with geometrical and physical applications, problems of length of curves, areas, volumes, etc. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 202. 204. Curve Tracing. Plane algebraic curves. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 202. 206. Advanced Calculus. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 203. 301. Theory of Equations and Determinants. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 9:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 203. 302. Differential Equations. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 203. 303. History of Mathematics. This course aims to give the historical development of elementary and college mathe- matics with sketches of the lives of those who contributed to its development. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, 1:10 ^2:10. Credit: Two semester hours. Description of Courses 103 305. Teaching of Mathematics. A study of the proper methods of presentation of the subjects of mathematics in high schools. First semester: Time to be arranged. Credit: One semester hour. 307. Mathematics of Finance. The computation of in- terest, annuities, amortization of debts, valuation of bonds, sinking funds and depreciation, probability and life insurance. First semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:3011:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101-102. 308. Mathematics of Statistics. The mathematical methods used in statistical analysis. Topics treated include graphic methods, frequency distribution, averages, index num- bers, measures of dispersion, probability curve and correlation. Second semester: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101-102. 401-402. Selected Topics. a. Projective Geometry. b. Theory of the Complex Variable. c. Geometry of Space. d. Analytic Mechanics. X. Other fields according to the needs of the students. Either semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30 11:30. Credit: Three semester hours. 104 Agnes Scott College Open to Seniors. Requirements for the major in mathematics: Basic courses : Mathematics 101 and 102, or Mathematics 101 and 201. Required courses: Mathematics 201, 202, 203 and 206 or 302. Elective courses in Mathematics to complete the major must be chosen from the following: Mathematics 204, 206, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 401-402. Students majoring in mathematics must also complete Physics 101-102. The related hours must be chosen with the approval of the department from the following subjects: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Philosophy, Physics. MUSIC Professor Dieckmann Mr. Johnson Miss Adams Mrs. Johnson The music department offers through its various courses in the theoretical and practical study of music, in connection with studies in the College, adequate facilities to fit students for a professional life, and also to provide for the study of music as a part of general culture or as an accomplishment. The aim is to cultivate a more intelligent appreciation of the art, to un- derstand its structure and its rich and varied literature, to know the history of its development, its place in the general history of culture, and to develop the power of. interpretation. Description of Courses 105 Since no special line of study can be successful without a broad foundation, students are urged not to undertake the study of music exclusively until they have acquired the essential elements of a good general education. With this end in view, the work of this department has been arranged, and courses are offered, so that regular College students, working for degree, may include music as a secondary study, with credit for it, and special students of music may avail themselves of the training offered in the literary courses of the College. Degree Credit Credit toward the degree will be allowed for courses in music under the following conditions: 1. At the beginning of the session the student must pass a satisfactory examination in Course 101-102 (see page 106), and demonstrate a sufficient technical ability to play correctly with regard to position of hands, fingering, phrasing, rhythm, tempo, and dynamic effects works of the grade of the simpler two-part inventions of Bach; C major and G major sonatas of Mozart; and some of the simpler Songs Without Words, of Mendelssohn. Note. This requirement when offered 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. 2. Students who have met the above requirement may re- ceive a credit for practical music to the extent of four hours a year for three years upon the satisfactory completion of the following work: 106 Agnes Scott College a. Two lessons weekly of half an hour each in piano or organ. b. One hour and a half of practice daily for six days each week. c. Theoretical work amounting to at least two credit hours in addition to the four hours of practical credit. 3. The total possible credit in practical music shall not ex- ceed twelve hours, and the total possible credit for practical and theoretical music shall not exceed eighteen hours. Note. If credit courses in spoken English and practical art be likewise elected, not more than eighteen hours of music, spoken English and art combined will be allowed to count to- wards the degree. Theoretical, Historical and Critical Courses 101-102. Theory. Rudiments, notation, intervals, scales, meter, chords, terms, ear-training. Friday, 8:00 9:00. No credit. Required of all students of music. 103-104. Harmony. Chords, their formation and progres- sion. Through the harmonization of melodies and of figured basses the student is made acquainted with the correct use of triads and their inversions and the dominant seventh chord and its inversions. Simple harmonic analysis and keyboard har- mony. Wednesday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Two semester hours. For students who have completed Course 101-102 or its equivalent. Description of Courses 107 201-202. Advanced Harmony. Fuller study of harmonic accompaniment. Secondary seventh chords, chords of the ninth, modulation, altered and mixed chords, suspensions and non-harmonic tones. Continuation of harmonic analysis and practical work at the keyboard. Tuesday, 8:009:00. Credit: Two semester hours. For those who have finished Course 103-104. 105-106. History. A rapid synopsis of its early stages, be- ginning with more detailed attention about the time of Pales- trina. Lectures, required readings. One hour a week. To be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. 203-204. History. Detailed study of important epochs; the development of the opera, oratorio, and instrumental music through the classical period. Special attention to the music and masters of the Romantic period; Wagnerian drama; mod- ern music. Lectures with required readings. Thursday, 9:0010:00. Credit: Two semester hours. 205-206. Music Appreciation. Designed to develop intel- ligent listening and a discriminating taste. One hour a week. To be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. 107-108. Sight-Singing. In this course the greatest em- phasis is placed on ear-training. Drill is given in singing the musical formulae on which melodic progressions are largely based, and in singing major scales and their intervals according 108 Agnes Scott College to their progressive difficulty. Drill is given in simple melodic dictation for one voice and in reading at sight simple one-part songs. Two hours a week. To be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. 207-208. Sight-Singing. This is a continuation of the work in Course 107-108. In it the more difficult intervals and musical formulae of the minor scales are studied. Attention is also given to more advanced examples of melodic dictation. For sight-singing two-part and three-part songs are used. Two hours a week. To be arranged. Credit: Two semester hours. Practical Courses Note. ^The courses in sight-singing are open only to stu- dents of voice culture. Piano. 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 and a fair knowledge of harmony should under- take this course. It is the aim of the instruction to develop intelligent organ- ists for church and concert work. From the beginning, pedal technic, registration, and organ touch go hand-in-hand, together with pedal studies, leading to the modern writers and later to the great works of Bach. Description of Courses 109 Particular attention is given to hymn-playing, accompani- ments for solo and choir, modulation, transposition. Special stress is laid on the dignity of the church service, and a careful selection is made of organ literature suitable for divine worship. Two lessons a week. Violin. ^Technical training according to the most approved modem methods. Sonatas, concertos, and concert pieces from the best writers for the instrument. Two lessons a week. 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. Two lessons a week. Ensemble Work. Piano and violin students of sufficient advancement have ample opportunity for ensemble playing. 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 cred- itable public recital, and who have completed the following College courses: 1. Music Courses 103-104, 201-202, 105-106 and 203-204. 2. Twelve semester hours of English, chosen by advice of the department of English. 110 Agnes Scott College 3. German through Course 01-02 and French through Course 103-104; or, 4. French through Course 101-102 and German through Course 201-202. Note. Candidates for certificate in voice may offer Courses 107-108 and 207-208 in place of Courses 201-202 and 203-204. Scholarships Two scholarships are given: one in piano-playing and one in voice culture. They are awarded on Commencement 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 practice on an instrument counting as equivalent to one hour of recitation. PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION Professor Stukes Associate Professor Dexter Assistant Professor Chateauneuf I. Philosophy 303. History of Philosophy. Ancient and mediaeval phi- losophers and systems of thought will receive especial em- phasis. First semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10:00. Credit: Three semester hours. Description of Courses 111 304. Modern Philosophy. This course is designed to ac- quaint the student with current philosophical problems. Second semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 10.00. Credit: Three semester hours. II. Psychology 201-202. General Psychology. The aim of this course is to train the student in the scientific description of the facts of mental lif