PAGE 36 WEBER ACADEMY and compared, special attention being given to the Elizabethan age, the age of romanticism, and the Victorian age. The historical background and characteristics of the different ages are studied, and the various kinds of literature are not only read to be enjoyed, but to be analyzed also. Oral and written reports are given by the students on the numerous interesting topics of the work. Daily throughout the year. One unit high school, or six hours college credit. Argumentation.Beginning this year a regular course in argumentation will be conducted. The fundamentals of argumentation and debating will be studied from texts and models, and extensive practice in preparation of arguments and the preparation and delivery of debates will be given. Three periods per week throughout the year, one-half unit high school, or three hours college credit. College. Prof. Oscar Russell. Prof. T. Earl Pardoe. English I. (Advanced Rhetoric and Composition).This course includes a thorough study of the qualities of style and the elements of clearness and strength in composition; also a consideration of the types of discourse, and reports of prescribed outside reading. Practice in analyzing recognized models for points of strength will form a part of the work. Original compositions, written and oral, will also be required, as will private conferences with the instructor. Four periods per week throughout the year. Six hours credit. English II. (The Drama). Contemporary Continental Drama.A review of the works and general influence of the most prominent European dramatists. One play of the following will be discussed: D'An- WEBER ACADEMY PAGE 37 nunziw, Bjoinson, Brieux, Echegaray, Hauptuaun, Tckeklior and others. A resume of each author's works will be presented, with reference to their special bearing upon the times. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. First semester. Three hours credit. Contemporary American and English Drama. This course is given to acquaint the student with the great English speaking dramatists and include Barrie, Barker, Fitch, Galswnthy, Jones, Mackaye, Knoblanch, Pinero, Shaw, Thomas, Wilde, Walter and others. This study of the drama, is a continuation of the first semester, though may be taken separately. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Second semester. Three hours credit. Dramatic Art. High School. Dramatic Art a, b.This course is given to awaken in the student a desire to study literature in an expressional manner. The elementary principles of voice culture and body technique are daily developed until the student has the ability to reveal the thought of the author in an unaffected, convincing way. Life itself is an unending series of body expressions of thought development. Man's only means of expressing thought and emotion are his voice and body. These instruments are studied and trained so that the mirror of the student's mind is not beclouded by mannerisms and physical deficiencies. Constructive criticism is given each student and masterpieces of all literature are studied. All students registered in Dramatic Art must appear at least once before the school assembly. Daily throughout the year. One unit credit.