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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE AND ARTS

and modern German and composition; course 6 offers two terms of scientific and technical reading. The students are arranged in groups and classes, so as to give each practice in reading in his own special line. The third year's work consists of the critical study of the classic poets, rapid reading of modern writers, composition, conversation, and lectures on Modern German Literature. The work of the fourth year is the elementary study of Gothic, Old and Middle High German, and the further study of German Literature. Lectures and instruction are given in German.

GREEK

The general purposes of the courses laid out in this subject are : first, to teach the Greek language ; second, to train students to appreciate its literature ; and third, to call attention to those numerous problems in the history, thought, and institutions of the Greeks which illustrate similar phenomena noticeable among ourselves. To accomplish the first object, due attention is paid to the principles of grammar, particularly by making the syntax appear as the evidence of orderly mental procedure, and by continual practice in extemporaneous translation. The second is effected by a study of the surroundings and spirit of an author, and of those literary devices which give character to his productions. The third end is reached through familiar talks upon suitable topics as they are met. In courses 7 and 8 a more mature line of work is contemplated, for which courses 1 to 6 are a graded preparation. A prominent feature of this work is the investigation by students of topics requiring the gathering and systematizing of material relating thereto, Ample library and other appliances are provided. Course 9 is more general, but is expected to articulate, for classical students, with courses 1-8, and to supply a consistent outline of the history of the institutional life of the Greeks.

HISTORY

The work of this department begins with an elementary course, prescribed for sophomores, in the history of mediaeval and modern Europe. The advanced undergraduate work falls into two main divisions, mediaeval history and modern history. The undergraduate courses are, finally, followed in each