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Caption: Course Catalog - 1899-1900
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DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENTS 75 of the Roman; to make his home life vivid, his political life a reality. The contribution of the Roman world to the language, literature, and institutions of our time is so great that an intimate acquaintance with that life is of the highest educational value. The courses offered include a teachers' class, the work of which is based on the needs of those teaching preparatory Latin, and methods of presentation, difficulties, aims, and results are discussed. The members of the class do the work which they, as teachers, should require of their pupils, and at intervals take charge of the recitation. MATHEMATICS The object of the instruction in pure mathematics is to promote habits of mental concentration and continuity of thought, to develop the capacity to form and combine abstract conceptions, and to cultivate deductive reasoning. The course is so arranged as to meet the requirements of those who wish to fit themselves for teaching, and of those who study the science for the love of it. The mathematical courses open to students of the College of Literature and Arts include the entire offering of the University in mathematics. MILITARY SCIENCE The work of the department of military science is prescribed for all male students of the Colleges of Literature and Arts, Engineering, Science, and Agriculture. A full description of the work offered and of the aims and scope of the department will be found farther on in the catalog. (See p. 277.) PEDAGOGY It is the aim of the department of pedagogy to meet as fully as possible the needs of the prospective secondary school teacher, and those of the city superintendent. The normal schools of our state are well equipped for supplying
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