1900-1901 Academic Catalog

C'edcirville College. 2!) Composition, Invention, Aptitude and Habits, Thought, Ob­ jects, Narration, Generalization, Argumentation and Per­ suasion are taken up separately and studied at length. Along with the practical elements, Genung’s Hand-book of Rhetorical Analysis is used. This is designed to alternate from time to time with the Practical Elements. The student is next introduced to the Study of Words by Trench as revised by Suplee. This subject is taken up with discussion on the Origin of Words, Poetry, Morality, History aud Prophecy in Words, as well as the Rise, Distinction and Correct Use of Words. The best writers of English and American Literature are read, studied and commented upon during two terms. In this work the student is taught to think for himself, and a taste for reading the best literature is developed. Large portions of each author studied are re­ quited to be committed to memory, and essays are written on each book as it is finished. Painter's Literature is used as the guide in study. The next and final study of the English Course is Logic. Jevons-HiU's text is used, and much stress and time are put upon the Syllogism, Fallacies, Induction, Deduction and Practical Examples. POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE. In this era of government building, political change and republican tendencies, no student can afford to deprive him­ self of a thorough education in the History and Nature of our own and other nations, Economics, Law and Sociology. In the Freshman year Political Economy is begun and completed. Economics and Wealth, Labor and Capital, Banks and Banking, Free Trade and the Protective Tariff are discussed and the best principles advocated. Ely’s text book is used. With the belief that a broad knowledge of national princi­ ples should be inculcated, International Law is placed in the Junior year. Under this subject the following topics are iu-