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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
17. Italic Dialects. Oscan and Umbrian. Second half-year. T.,
Th., 9, Latin Seminary Room. Dr. Durham. Open to graduates.
18. Latin Palaeography. An actual study of mediaeval manu
scripts and fac-similes in the possession of the University. Winter.
W.,
4-6. Professor Burr.
For Latin Grammar with reference to the history of sounds and in
flexions, see under Comparative Philology, course 4.
see under Ancient History.
For Roman History,
THE GERMANIC LANGUAGES.
The aim of the first two years in German, besides preparing the
student for progressive and independent work, is to afford those who
have not a full classical training, some grammatical and linguistic dis
cipline, an insight into the relations between German and English,
and a certain degree of literary culture.
During
the first year Joynes-Meissner's Grammar and Brandt's
Reader are used, accompanied by exercises in writing German and
translation at sight. Later in the year easy novels or plays are
translated.
In the second year standard German classics are translated, and
special attention is paid to the study of etymology and syntax, and to
reading at sight.
During the later years occur lectures and recitations, with elective
classes, on German history, literature, and mythology ;
and courses
are given, varying from year to year, embracing the works of the lead
ing authors. Classes are also formed in composition and conversa
tion, and recent dramatic literature and the writings of living novel
ists are read. Instruction is further provided in Old and Middle
High German and other Germanic dialects.
The seminary system of study for advanced students has been em
ployed in the department for several years with satisfactory results.
To different members of the seminary classes different portions of the
same general subject are assigned, with references to the proper au
thorities or sources ; or individual members pursue individual courses
of reading under the supervision of the professor in charge. Lectures
for those intending to be teachers are also given on class-room methods
and theories of instruction in the modern languages ; and generous
provision has been made by the University for the use of lantern slides
for illustrative purposes. The seminary room in the general library
building is already equipped with a good working library, which is
of the
steadily increasing in extent. The gift to the University