1911-1912 Academic Catalog

COURSES lN FRENCH prepare written reviews and criticisms. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in English. Three hours a week, one semester. 43. SnoRT STORY WRITING--A careful study is made of the structure of the short story and much attention given to the details of composition and to literary excellence. The text is Barrett's Short Story Writing. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in English. Three hours a week, one semester. 44. AMERICAN POETRY-A survey is taken of the most char– acteristic works of Bryant, Poe, Emerson, Longfellow, Whhtier, Holmes, Lowell, Whitman, Lanier, and Riley. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in Eng– lish. Three hours a Week, one semester. 45. WoROSWORTH, BROWNING, TENNYSON-This course includes a critical study of a few selections from each poet and the rapid reading of others. Elective for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in English. Three hours a week, one semester. 46. ENcu se MASTERPIECES-This course is intended to develop a sympathetic appreciation of literature through the study of chosen masterpieces. Elective· for all who have not taken the course as a part of the required work in English. Three hours a week, one semester. FRENCH. PROFESSOR SMITH. 47. BEGINNING--Grammar, composition, and constant drill in syntax, with colloquial practice and some easy reading, constitute the work. The texts are Aldrich and Foster's Elementary French and Le Chien de Brisquet. Elective in the third year of the Prepara– tory Course and for collegiate students who have not presented F rench as an entrance requirement. Five hours a week throughout the year. Three hours' credit per semester to collegiate students. 48. READING AND CONVERSATION-Reading and colloquial prac– tice, with review of grammar, constitute the work of the course. The texts are About's Mere de la M'arquise, Labiche's La Gram- "