24 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CONVOCA'I'ION Regular convocation programs are held at Augsburg throughout the year. These programs aim to acquaint the campus community with outstanding personalities and problems in various fields. A wide range of interests is covered, including the... Show more24 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CONVOCA'I'ION Regular convocation programs are held at Augsburg throughout the year. These programs aim to acquaint the campus community with outstanding personalities and problems in various fields. A wide range of interests is covered, including the scientific, political, social, religious, and artistic. STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION The coordination of the various personnel services is the respon— sibility of the Dean of Students. The basic program and the poli— cies governing personnel services are formulated by the Personnel Committee under the chairmanship of the Dean of Students. Per- sonnel services include academic, vocational, and personal counsel- ing, housing and food service, health and recreation, student activi— ties, employment, and placement. A Student—Faculty Committee promotes new activities for stu— dents and serves as a liaison between the Student Council and the Faculty Council. The Student Council through individual mem- bers directs the activities of the Luther League, the Mission So- ciety, the Lutheran Students Association, the United States Na- tional Student Association Council, and a number of departmental and special activities clubs. COUNSELING The counseling program at Augsburg stems from the objective “to provide guidance for the student in the discovery and clarifi- cation of his aptitudes and life purposes so that as early as possible he may plan his educational program wisely.” The various phases of this important problem of personal adjustment are introduced to new students during Freshman Days and are the subject of more thorough study in the Orientation course required of all Freshmen. The academic organization of the college in the Divisions and De— partments and the problems of course selection are discussed. The relationships between vocational and professional goals to academic subjects are outlined. Methods and habits of study and related techniques are explored. Personal problems of health, social adjust- ment, finances and vocational aims are discussed from the point of 1 View of the individual student. All new students are assigned to l l a — Show less
THE HUMANITIES 65 54. EIGHTBENTH CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE.l Jr. II. 2 Cr. Study of the various phases of eighteenth century literature in England, in- cluding classicism, the essay, literary criticism, the Return to Nature, the Romantic Revival, and the rise of the modern novel. Emphasis upon... Show moreTHE HUMANITIES 65 54. EIGHTBENTH CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE.l Jr. II. 2 Cr. Study of the various phases of eighteenth century literature in England, in- cluding classicism, the essay, literary criticism, the Return to Nature, the Romantic Revival, and the rise of the modern novel. Emphasis upon the chief poets and esayists. 55. NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGLIsH LITERATURE. Prereq. 51 or equivalent. Jr. 1. 3 Cr. The chief poets and essayists of the Romantic and Victorian periods, center- ing upon their best works. Attention to movements and influences affecting the lives and attitudes of the writers. 56. THE Ban-Isa AND AMERICAN NOVEL. Prereq. 51 or equivalent. Jr. II. 3 Cr. Chief writers of the novel in England and America, laying a foundation for the teaching of English and for graduate work. Study of a number of great novels. :7. SHAKESPEARE. Sr. I. 3 Cr. Interpretation of Shakespeare’s plays according to ideas and practices of drama in his day and in relation to later critical study and appreciation. 58, 60. CHAUCER AND MILTON. Prereq. 56. Sr. II. 3 Cr. Mainly a study of The Canterbury Tales and Milton’s poetry as part of the cultural development of their times, their permanent value and influence, and the personalities of the authors. 72. TEACHING or ENGLIsH. Sr. I. 1% Cr. 76. ENcusH GLAMMAR.‘ Jr., Sr. II. 2 Cr. Designed for those who plan to teach English in high school. Department of Speech Mn. R. E. ANDERSON, Mn. LEFEVERE, Mk. V. JENSEN The speech department aims to relate the development of speech to person— ality with the purpose of improving the adjustment of the individual to his en- vironment. It seeks to develop skill in platform department and speech compo— sition, and to foster the habit of critical listening. Through its courses in inter- pretative reading and dramatics an appreciation of poetry and drama is sought. The department also sponsors an intercollegiate forensic program which is open to all students. All students are required to earn 3 credits in Speech for graduation. Course I! is designed especially for this requirement. Minor, :6 credits. ' Open to sophomores in certain situations. See Head of English Department. "Not ofiered in IggI-I952. Show less