34 WEBER ACADEMY English (Preparatory)A careful study of the fundamental principles of grammar, sentence analysis as presented by Reed and Kellog, simple composition work with emphasis upon the mechanics of writing, special exercises in spelling, and practice in reading easy classics from an interpretative standpoint constitute the work of the course. Five recitations per week throughout the year. Elocution a.The object of this course is to acquaint students with the fundamental principles of interpreting the author's thought through the printed symbol. Correct habits in this must be formed before one can hope to progress in any other studythe power to interpret is absolutely necessary to success in any of the courses offered. Selections from standard English and American authors will be read. Five hours per week, first semester. Elocution b.In this course special attention will be given to the literary analysis of some of the best English selections besides the poetical and prose studies, one drama will be given. Some attention will] also be devoted to public speaking. Principles of Vocal Expressions and Literary Interpretation, by Chambers and Clark, will be used for reference. Five hours per week, second semester. Mathematics. Arithmetic (Preparatory)A thorough review of the general principles of arithmetic is given, involving, WEBER ACADEMY 35 percentage, extraction of roots, problems in proportion and areas of triangles, rectangles, and circles. Five recitations a week throughout the year. Mathematics a (Algebra).A thorough treatment of the fundamental operations, use of parentheses, negative numbers, literal expressions, law of exponents, powers and roots. Five hours a week first semester, 1/2 unit. Mathematics b (Algebra).Factoring, highest common factor and least common multiple, fractions, simple equations, in one, two, three and more unknowns. Surds, and simple quadratic equations. Five hours a week second semester, 1/2 unit. Mathematics c (Plane Geometry).The general properties of polygons and rectilineal figures; problems and constructions, and determination of areas, regular polygons and circles, with problems of construction. Five hours a week first semester, 1/2 unit. Mathematics d (Plane Geometry).Methods of determining the ratio of the circumference and area to the diameter, maxima and minima. Special attention is given to the development of the power of logical thinking, and of accuracy and conciseness of expression. Prerequisite for Mathematics c and d is Mathematics a and b. Five hours a week second semester, 1/2 unit. Mathematics e (Solid Geometry).Lines and planes in space, polyhedrons, cylinders, cones and spheres are taken up. Special attention is given to the