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Show Division of Humanities Leland H. Monson, Chairman The Division of Humanities brings the student into close touch with courses which sustain and develop the best in mankind. An interpretation of life experiences through artistic media contributes toward preparing students to live effectively in a democratic society. In building our new America, science and culture must move in concert. Science must initiate the technological advances that will bring countless blessings to mankind. The Humanities, by training the emotions, can direct man's use of this technological progress. For the purpose of administering the humanistic studies which are designed to stabilize our civilization, the Division of Humanities is separated into the following departments or areas of knowledge: English Language, Literature, and Speech; Art; Foreign Languages; and Music. It is recommended that a student majoring in this division who presents for entrance less than the equivalent of twenty-five quarter hours in one foreign language pursue such language in college until he has earned a minimum of twenty-five quarter hours. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION FOR HUMANITIES *F. R. Collett, L. C. Evans, C. W. Johnson, L. H. Monson, R. C. Parry, D. M. Strong, F. J. Woodfield The courses in the Department of General Education in the Humanities have been designed to replace the more specialized preparatory courses in special subject fields. The General Education courses are planned with the concept in mind that the Humanities contribute toward better living for all students. The courses aim to help students gain an appreciation of the culture of the world through the media of art, literature, and music. Students who complete 9 credit hours in these courses will have met the Humanities group requirements; otherwise 12 credit hours, including 3 hours in English, will be required to complete groups if other subjects in the division are selected for that purpose. 1. Humanities. (Introduction to Music). A general course in music appreciation, covering music and composers of the classic, romantic, and modern periods. Not recommended for music majors. Three quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Johnson, Parry 2. Humanities. (Introduction to Art). A general course of the underlying principles of arrangement and other factors which determine the quality of a work of art. The class is designed for students in general education for the purpose of enriching their tastes, and refining their appreciation for works of art of all epochs. Three quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Strong 3. Humanities. (Introduction to Literature). A general course designed to develop an appreciation of the short story, the novel, the drama, and poetry. It emphasizes the aesthetic qualities of these forms and treats them as social forces in our democracy. The course *On leave 1955-56 |