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D. Palaeography. The reading of historical manuscripts, espe
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cially those of the Middle Ages. A practice-class, at dealing first
hand with originals and facsimiles. Some previous knowledge of Latin
is necessary. W., 3-5. European . History Seminary ProfessorBurr.
CIVICS, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Courses will be arranged, with special reference to meeting the
needs of teachers of History and of Civics.
The courses below were given in 1899 and those for 1900 will be of
like grade and will have the same purpose as mentioned below ; but
will be arranged to suit the wishes of the professor in charge. An
effort will be made to change the courses from year to year enough so
that the same student may profitably follow the work for successive
years.
A. Principles of Government. The foundations for the study
and teaching of Civics and Civil Government. The specific use to be
made of other subjects of study, such as geography, history and liter
ature will be discussed, as well as practical exercises to be employed
in all grades of school and college work. 8 a. m. Morrill 12. Pro
fessor .
B. Comparative Governments. Study of the governments of
leading foreign countries, and the use to be made of them in teaching
the Civil Government of the United States. 9 a,m., Morrill 12. Pro
fessor .
While these courses are partly pedagogical in nature, they are
studies of principles and are intended for graduate students as well as
for practical teachers.
A. Elementary
MATHEMATICS.
and Advanced Algebra. An advanced course
on the principles of Algebra and methods of teaching it. Daily ex.
Sat.,
5. White 21. Dr. MiLLER.
B. Solid Geometry. A review in which the primary definitions,
the axioms, the fundamental theorems, and the theory of proportion
of geometric magnitudes, will be critically examined. Daily ex. Sat.,
4. White 21. Professor Wait.
D. Trigonometry. An elementary course covering parts of
Murray's Trigonometry. Daily ex Sat., 11. White 17. Dr. Murray.
E. Analytic Geometry. An elementary course covering parts of
Tanner and Allen's Analytic Geometry. Daily ex. Sat., 9. White 17.
Dr. Murray.