1947-1948 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 37 German: Professor Jurkat The aims in this department are cultural, introducing the student to a large field of worth-while literature; and formal, compelling the student to reason in transferring thought from one language to an– other. To these is now added, the use of the language as a tool for the mastery of English Grammar, for which the German is peculiar– ly well-fitted, as being the parent of the English syntax. 1-2. German I Constant drill in inflection and syntax, and both oral and written work required. Elective. Four hours a week throughout the year. 3. Reading and Composition The work consists of easy stories and drills in composition and syntax. Elective. Four hours a week, one semester. 4. Wilhelm Tell 'J?he course offers drill in poetry and study of the German drama. Elective. Four hours a week, one semester. 5. Heine Harzreise and poems are read, with study of politics and society. Three hours a week, one semester. Not given every year. 7-8. Advanced German For advanced students who have taken the previous courses. Arranged each year in accordance with the needs of the students. 9. Scientific German Three times a week, one semester. Not given every year. 10. Goethe's Faust Four times a week, one semester. Not given every year. Greek: Professor Jurkat 1-2. Beginning Greek Paradigms, rules, and exercises in translation. Elective. Four hours a week throughout the year. 3. Anabasis Translation, syntax, composition, with historical references. Elec– tive. Four hours a week, first semester. 4. Homer Books I to IV of the Iliad, scanning, mythology, syntax. Elective. Four hours a week, second semester. 5-6. Greek New Testament New Testament Greek, emphasizing peculiarities of form, and exegesis with a rapid reading of various portions. Elective. Three hours a week throughout the year.