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SESSION OF 1914-15
PHILOSOPHY.
A 1. F. Psychology. This course presents a general study of
mental processes. No previous acquaintance with the subject is requisite,
yet the course presupposes mental maturity and habits of
thoughtful study on the part of the student. Its purpose is to lead
the student to observe closely and accurately his own experiences
and those of others. It is introductory to all work in Philosophy and
Pedagogy, and should enable the student to appreciate critically whatever
he may read along psychological lines. It will also serve as an
important part of equipment for the interpretation of human activities
in literature, history and present day life.
Text: Angell's Psychology, with collateral study of James's Briefer
Course, Royce, Thorndike and others, with written reports. J. F.
Sewell.
A 2 W. Logic. This course is "both practical and theoretical."
The aim throughout is to emphasize the vital connection between logic
and the practical problems of everyday life, to promote clear accurate
thinking, develop critical habits of mind, and to train the
student to attach a definite meaning to all words and propositions.
Text: Creighton's An Introductory Logic, with collateral study of
Jevons-Hill. Course Al should precede this course. J. P. Sewell.
A 3. S. Ethics. This course will acquaint the student with the
principal aspects of the history and theory of Ethics. The aim is to
enable the student to establish a sound method of estimating and controlling
conduct.
Text: Dewey and Tuft's Ethics, with collateral study of Janit,
Bowne and others. Courses Al and A2 should precede this course.
J. P. Sewell.
B. F. W. S. Principles of Teaching. This course presents the
principles underlying the teaching and learning processes and the application
of these principles to the various activities and problems
of the modern school. Freshmen who intend to teach the following
year may take it.
Text: School-Room Essentials. Sutton and Harris. Roark's
Method in Education, with collateral study of Page, Kirkpatrick and
others. C. H. Hale.
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ARGUMENTATION.
A. Speaking. F. W. S. Monday and Thursday. The principles and
technique of vocal and actional expression: voice culture, enunciation,
key, emphasis, inflection, time, force, volume, gesture and general
delivery. The mental content of language; training in thought-analysis
as the basis of all effective speaking. Much practice with
criticism and suggestion by the instructor will be given.
Text: Shurter's Public Speaking, and others. Miss Hooper.
B. Argumentation. F. W. S. Tuesday and Friday. The object of
this course is to train students on the kind of argument they will
likely make in their lives. All men, and most women, need the power,'.29
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