1949-1950 Academic Catalog

431 Remedial Reading Detailed study of remedial methods and tests in elementary reading with special attention given to methods advocated by recognized authorities. Actual practice given in doing remedial work with children. Three hours credit. 441 Practical Art This course includes woodwork, metalwork, weaving, carving, and work with plastics. Three hours credit. 460 Student Teaching Teaching and observation for a total of fifteen weeks, in two different situations, one hour daily. Weekly conferences with supervisor and critic teacher. Five hours credit. ENGLISH Professors Santmyer and O. Carlsen 101R-102R Remedial English Remedial English for students deficient in reading ability and in knowl­ edge of English Grammar. The course will include analysis of expository and argumentative essays or speeches, to give practice in reading, and a review of English Grammar, with practice in parsing, analysis and diagram­ ming, and enough writing to encourage good English habits. Two hours credit. 101-102 Freshman English A course intended to develop in the student the power to express himselfs. p correctly, to think accurately, and to write effectively. Three hours credit. 201-202 English and American Survey Required of all candidates for a degree. A study of the development of these literatures, by period and type directed toward developing in the stu­ dent both knowledge of literature and critical judgment. English literature \ p first semester, American literature the second semester. Three hours credit. 211 Advanced Grammar Pre-requisite is English 101-202 and have completed or are taking 201- 202, and who plan to major in English with the intention of teaching that sub­ ject in High School. The purpose of the course is to give prospective teach- (Y\ ers a thorough knowledge of English Grammar, including its most con- I troversial problems, its changing trends, etc., as a background for teaching. ,! Three hours credit. 301-302 Advanced Composition A course devoted to practice in writing, with class periods given to read­ ing and criticism of student themes. 311 Shakespeare A careful study and analysis is made of sume of Shakespeare's tragedies and comedies. Others are read rapidly, written critiques required. Three t horns credit. 34