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Summer  School  Bulletin 
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LEBANON  VALLEY  COLLEGE 
SUMMER  SCHOOL  BULLETIN 


CALENDAR 

June  10  --Registration 

June   11  Classes   convene 

July  19  End  of  first  six  weeks,  Examinations 

July  22  Registration  of  students  entering  for  last  six  weeks 

August  29    -  Final   Examinations 

August  30    Commencement    Exercises 


Students   may   register  for  the   twelve   weeks'   Summer    Session 
or  for  the  first  six  weeks  or  the  last  six  weeks  onlv. 


LEBANON  VALLEY  COLLEGE  BULLETIN 


Volume  XXXIV  April,  1946  Number  2 


ANNVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA 


Dr.   P.  A.  Wallace,  Editor;   Publications  Committee:   P.  A.   W.  Wallace,   Mary  E. 
Gillespie,  A.  H.   M.    Stonecipher. 

Published  during  the  months  of  January,  February,  April,  May,  August,  October, 
N'ovember,  by  Lebanon  Valley  College,  Annville,  Pa.  Entered  as  second  class  matter 
it   the   Post    Office   at   Annville,    Pa.,    under    the    Act    of   Congress   of   August   24,    1912. 


FACULTY 

Clyde  A.  Lynch,  A.M.,  B.D.,  Ph.D.,  D.D.,  LL.D. 

President 

Hiram  H.  Shenk,  A.M.,  LL.D. 
Professor  of  History  and  Social  Science 

Samuel  H.  Derickson,  B.S.,  M.S.,  Sc.D. 
Professor  of  Biological  Science 

Samuel  O.  Grimm,  A.M.,  Sc.D. 
Registrar;  Professor  of  Physics  and  Mathematics 

Andrew  Bender.  Ph.D. 

Professor  of  Chemistry 

Paul  A.  Wallace,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  English 

G.  A.  Richie,  A.M.,  B.D.,  D.D. 
Professor  of  Bible  and  Greek 

Stella  J.  Stevenson,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  French  and  Spanish  Language  and  Literature 

Lena  Louise  Lietzau,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  German 

V.  Earl  Light,  Ph.D. 

Associate  Professor  of  Biological  Science 

George  G.  Struble,  Ph.D. 
Associate  Professor  of  English 

L.  G.  Bailey,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  Psychology 

Alvin  H.  M.  Stonecipher,  Ph.D. 
Dean  and  Acting  Professor  of  Philosophy 

Edward  P.  Rutledge,  M.A. 
Director  of  Musical  Organizations 

D.  Clark  Carmean,  M.A. 
Band  and  Orchestra  Instruments  and  Director  of  Slimmer  School 

Amos  H.  Black,  Ph.D. 

Professor  of  Mathematics 

Clyde  S.  Stine,  Ph.D. 
Professor  of  Education 

Frederic  K.  Miller 
Professor  of  History 

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SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 

GENERAL  STATEMENT 

Lebanon  Valley  College  will  offer  this  summer  a  twelve  weeks'  sum- 
mer session  to  meet  the  needs  of  those  who  have  returned  from  the  armed 
services,  and  others,  for  an  accelerated  college  course,  and  to  meet  ih? 
requirements  for  teacher  certification. 

The  twelve  weeks'  summer  course  will  begin  June  10  and  close 
\ugust  30.  This  period  will  be  divided  into  two  sessions,  the  one 
running  from  June  10  to  Julv  19,  and  the  other  from  July  22  to  Au- 
gust 30.  Students  wishing  only  six  weeks  of  work  may  enroll  for 
either  the  first  or  second  session. 

REGISTRATION 

Registration  by  mail  in  advance  of  the  opening  date  of  the  session 
is  urged. 

CREDITS 

Credits  will  be  issued  to  all  students  showing:  the  courses  attended, 
grades,  and  number  of  semester  hours  credit.  Courses  taken  during  the 
Summer  Session  are  credited  towards  the  college  degrees.  One  hundred 
and  twenty-six  semester  hours  of  academic  credits  are  required  for  the 
bachelor  degrees.  For  complete  information  concerning  the  require- 
ments for  degrees  the  candidate  should  refer  to  the  college  catalogue  or 
write  to  the  Registrar. 

EXPENSES 

A  registration  fee  of  $1.00  is  charged  each  student. 

The  tuition  fee  is  $10.00  per  semester  hour  credit. 

A  laboratory  fee  is  charged  for    Science   courses. 

A  library  and  activity  fee  of  $2.00  will  be  charged  and  will  be  used 
for  the  library  and  for  the  promotion  of  student  activities. 

The  charge  for  rooms  will  be  $3.00  per  week  and  for  board  $9.00  per 
week. 

The  college  will  not  open  the  dining  room  unless  there  is  a  sufficient 
lemand. 

A  deposit  of  $3.00  is  payable  to  cover  room  and  breakage. 

The  fees  are  payable  at  the  time  of  registration  as  a  condition  of 
admission  to  classes. 

NOTICE  TO   BOARDING   STUDENTS 

Students  wishing"  room  and  board  should  notify  the  Director  of  the 
Summer  School,  so  that  suitable  arrangements  can  be  made  in  advance 
of  registration. 

Each  room  in  the  Men's  Dormitory  is  furnished  with  a  chiffonier 
and  book  case,  and  for  each  occupant  a  cot,  a  mattress,  one  chair,  and 
a  study  table.  Students  must  provide  their  own  bedding,  rugs,  towels, 
soap,  and  all  other  furnishings. 


SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 

Each  room  in  the  Women's  Dormitories  is  furnished  with  a  rug, 
bed,  mattress,  chair,  dresser,  book  case,  and  study  table.  All  other  de- 
sired furnishings  must  be  supplied  by  the  student. 

ARRANGEMENT  OF  COURSES  OF  STUDY 

Lebanon  Valley  College  offers  two  courses  of  study  leading  to  the 
Baccalaureate  degree: 

(1)  A  course  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  (A.  B.) 

(2)  A  course  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science  (B.  S.) 
The  total  number  of  credits  required  of  candidates  for  these  degrees, 

is  in  each  case,  126  semester  hours  of  academic  credits  and  4  in  physical 
education. 

Candidates  for  degrees  must  also  obtain  a  minimum  of  130  quality 
points,  computed  as  follows:  for  a  grade  of  A,  3  points  for  each  credit 
hour;  for  a  grade  of  B,  2  points  for  each  credit  hour;  for  a  grade  of  C,  1 
point  for  each  credit  hour.  No  quality  credit  will  be  given  for  a  grade 
of  D. 

As  part  of  this  total  requirement,  every  candidate  must  present  at 
least  24  semester  hours  in  one  department  (to  be  known  as  his  Major), 
and  at  least  18  semester  hours  in  another  department  (to  be  known  as 
his  Minor).  Both  Major  and  Minor  must  be  selected  not  later  than  the 
beginning  of  the  Junior  year,  the  Minor  to  be  suitably  related  to  the 
Major,  and  chosen  with  the  advice  and  approval  of  the  Head  of  the 
Major  department.      Majors  in  education    must  have  two   Minors. 

The  A.  B.  degree  will  be  awarded  to  those  fulfilling  the  requirements 
for  a  Major  in  the  following  departments:  Bible  and  Religion,  English, 
French,  German,  Gi'eek,  History,  Latin,  Mathematics  (Arts  option),  Po- 
litical Science  and  Sociology,  Philosophy,  and  Psychology.  The  B.  S. 
degree  will  be  awarded  to  those  fulfilling  the  requirements  for  a  Major 
in  the  following  departments:  Biology,  Chemistry,  Mathematics  (Science 
option),  Physics,  Business  Administration  and  Economics,  Education,  and 
Music  Education. 

GENERAL  REQUIREMENTS 

Certain  courses  embodying  the  fundamentals  of  a  liberal  education 
are  required  of  all  students.  These  courses,  which  vary  slightly  accord- 
ing to  the  degree  sought,  are  as  follows: 

Bible  14  and  82  6  hours 

English  16  and  26  12  hours 

Foreign  Language1 

History2    6  hours 

Hygiene   and   Orientation .„.     2  hours 

Mathematics3 

Philosophy  32  __._ — _ 2  hours 

Physical    Education    .__. 4  hours 

Psychology  13  3  hours 

Science4 

Social  Studies — — 6  hours 

Economics  16  or  Political  Science  16  or 

Philosophy  23-A  and   23-B  or  Sociology  13  and  23 

1  For  the   A.B.    degree    12   hours   of  Foreign    Language   are   required. 

For   the   B.S.    degree    6    hours   are    required    above    the    beginners'    course.     Courses 
may    be    selected   from   French,    German,    Greek,    Latin,    or    Spanish. 

2  This  may  be  mac'e  up  from  the  following  courses:  History  13,  123,  213,  23-A, 
23-B,   46,    412,   422,    43-B. 

3  Math.  13,  23,  and  4S  are  required  for  the  degree  of  B.S.  in  Science.  Pre-Medicai 
students  may  substitute  an  elective  for  Math.  48.  Students  majoring'  in  Business  Ad- 
ministration  and   Economics   are  required   to   take  Math.    13   and    23  or  113   and   123. 

4  Biology  IS,  Chemistry  IS,  and  Physics  18  are  required  of  candidates  for  the 
B.S.    degree  with   a  major  in   Science.     Others   may  elect  one   of   the  three. 

For  explanation  of  the  numbers  see  the  college  Bulletin. 

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SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 

Through  Summer  Sessions,  extension  and  evening  classes,  Lebanon 
Valley  College  is  enabling  many  teachers  and  others  to  attend  College 
courses  and  secure  academic  degrees  who,  for  one  reason  or  another, 
could  not  otherwise  do  so.  By  a  careful  selection  of  courses  and  consul- 
tation with  the  heads  of  departments  in  the  college  a  student  can  meet 
the  requirements  of  the  college  for  a  baccalaureate  degree  while  contin- 
uing in  his   or  her  occupation. 

SPECIAL  REQUIREMENTS 

In  addition  to  the  General  Requirements  listed  above  some  of  the  de- 
partments require  students  majoring  therein  to  take  certain  additional 
courses  in  subjects  closely  related  to  the  Major. 

Students  outlining  a  course  for  a  degree  should  communicate  at  once 
with  the  Head  of  the  Department  in  which  they  intend  to  Major. 

Candidates  for  the  Baccalaureate  degree  who  desire  to  be  admitted 
to  advanced  standing  by  virtue  of  work  done  in  other  institu.ions,  should 
lose  no  time  in  having  their  credits  evaluated  by  the  Registrar,  in  order 
that  they  may  be  informed  as  to  what  requirements  they  must  meet  for 
graduation. 

RESIDENCE    REQUIREMENTS 

As  a  pre-requisite  to  the  granting  of  all  degrees  the  candidate  must 
have  completed  a  minimum  of  30  semester  hours  work  in  regularly  con- 
ducted classes  on  the  college  campus.  Teachers  in  service  may  meet  this 
requirement  by  attending  the  Summer  School  and  Friday  and  Saturday 
classes  held  during  the  year  at  the  college.  Credits  earned  in  extension 
classes  are  not  residence  credits. 

RECREATION 

Lebanon  Valley  College  Summer  Session  offers  recreation  in  the  fol- 
lowing: Archery,  Badminton,  Hand  Ball,  Organized  Hikes,  Tennis  and 
Volley  Ball.  Swimming  facilities  ai'e  available  within  a  short  distance 
of  the  college,  and  at  Hershey  and  Mt.  Gre'.na.  For  those  interested  in 
Golf,  Hershey  has  the  finest  public  golf  course  and  club  house  in  the  East. 

Various  social  affairs,  such  as  picnics,  teas,  and  trips  to  historical 
places,  museums  and  industrial  plants  will  be  arranged  under  the  aus- 
pices of  the  summer  school. 

SITUATION 

Annville,  the  home  of  Lebanon  Valley  College,  is  ideally  situated  on 
the  Benjamin  Franklin  Highway,  twenty  miles  east  of  Harrisburg.  Mt. 
Gretna,  nationally  famous  summer  resort,  lies  but  seven  miles  south.  Her- 
shey, Pennsylvania's  recreational  center,  is  located  seven  miles  west  and 
is  easily  reached  by  bus,  train  or  auto.  Indiantown  Gap  is  situated  only 
about  ten  miles  northwest  of  Annville. 


SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 


DESCRIPTION  OF  COURSES 

BIBLE 

S14.  Introduction  to  English  Bible.  An  appreciative  and  historical 
survey  of  the  literature  of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments.  This  is  a  re- 
quired course  for  all  students  proceeding  to  a  degree.  Two  or  four 
semester  hours  credit. 

S82.  The  Teaching  of  Jesus.  This  course  attempts  an  intensive 
study  of  the  religious  concepts  of  Jesus  as  set  forth  in  the  Gospels.  Re- 
quired of  all  proceeding  to  a  college  degree  at  Lebanon  Valley  College. 
Two  semester  hours  credit. 


BIOLOGY 

S18.  General  Biology.  A  course  in  the  general  principles  of  Bio- 
logy including  the  consideration  of  both  plants  and  animals,  their  rela- 
tion to  their  environment  and  to  each  other,  the  principle  of  metabolism, 
growth,  differentiation,  adaptation,  reproduction,  evolution  and  human 
welfare. 

The  summer  period  offers  a  distinct  advantage  for  biological  work 
in  that  much  more  of  the  work  may  be  done  in  the  natural  habitat  of  the 
organisms  under  consideration. 

The  work  will  require  about  six  hours  work  per  day  and  will  be 
divided  between  the  field,  the  laboratory  or  the  class  room  as  best  meets 
the  requirements  of  the  material  being  studied.  The  laboratory  fee  is 
$16.00.       Eight  semester  hours  credit. 

S74.  Biological  Problems.  This  course  is  open  to  a  limited  number 
of  students  majoring  in  Biology  who  have  made  a  distinguished  record 
in  their  previous  courses.  It  consists  in  working  out  problems  assigned 
to  them  involving  a  practical  application  of  various  methods  of  tech- 
nique, originality  of  method  and  interpretation,  and  the  development  of 
the  spirit  of  research.  A  weekly  conference  and  report  on  the  progress 
of  the  work  will  be  required,  and  a  detailed  report  including  complete 
records  of  the  work  done  must  be  presented  before  Summer  School  ex- 
aminations. Laboratory  work  with  conferences.  Credit  hours  and  time 
adjusted  to  the  problem  assigned. 

CHEMISTRY 

S48.  Organic  Chemistry.  Three  hours  lectures  and  recitations  and 
six  hours  of  laboratory  work  daily.  The  course  includes  a  study  of  the 
sources,  classification  and  type  reactions  of  organic  materials.  It  includes 
foodstuffs  and  their  relation  to  nutrition,  dyes,  pharmaceuticals,  explos- 
ives, coal  tar  intermediates  and  manufacturing  processes. 

The  laboratory  work  consists  of  about  sixty  experiments  covering  the 
Dreparation  and  study  of  a  wide  range  of  representative  compounds. 
Prerequisite  Chemistry  18.  Laboratory  fee  is  $24.00.  Eight  semester 
hours  credit. 

This  course  will  be  offered  during  the  first  six  weeks  of  the 
summer  session. 


SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 

ECONOMICS 

SI 6.  Principles  of  Economics.  A  course  dealing  with  the  principles 
underlying  the  operation  of  the  economic  system.  A  study  of  production, 
value,  distiibution  and  consumption.    Three  or  six  semester  hours  credit. 

S33.  Money  and  Banking.  This  course  deals  with:  the  nature  and 
functions  of  money;  monetary  standards  and  systems;  monetary  develop- 
ment in  the  United  States;  the  National  banking  system;  the  structure 
and  functions  of  the  Federal  Reserve  System;  commercial  banking; 
credit  and  its  uses;  credit  control;  monetary  policy  and  the  business 
cycle;  central  banks;  investment  banking;  savings  banks;  consumptive 
credit  institutions;  agricultural  credit.    Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S36.  Principles  of  Accounting.  A  course  in  accounting  principles 
and  their  application  in  business  to  sole  traders,  partnerships,  and  cor- 
porations; books  of  original  entry;  operating  accounts  and  balance 
sheets;  the  preparation  of  financial  statements;  columnar  books;  con- 
trolling accounts;  elements  of  corporation  accounting;  branch  house  ac- 
counting; business  papers.    Six  Semester  hours  credit. 

S73.  Marketing.  The  course  deals  with  methods  and  policies  of  the 
marketing  of  agricultural  products  and  the  merchandising  of  manufac- 
tured commodities;  meaning  and  importance  of  marketing  distribution; 
marketing  functions;  trade  channels;  development  of  marketing  meth- 
ods; cooperative  marketing;  price  policies;  trade  information;  market 
analysis;  merchandising  costs  and  prices;  an  analysis  of  the  merits  and 
defects  of  the  existing  distributive  organization.  Three  semester  hours 
credit. 

S113.  Economic  Geography.  The  course  deals  with:  the  field  and 
function  of  Economic  Geography,  distribution  of  population,  the  earth, 
land  forms,  influence  of  soils,  temperature,  winds  and  ocean  currents, 
climates  of  the  world.  Much  of  the  course  will  deal  with  the  more 
important  commodities  of  the  world's  trade — their  production,  export, 
and  import  in  the  various  countries  of  the  world.  Stress  will  be  laid  on 
the  chief  sources  of  raw  materials  and  their  industrial  uses  and  the 
marketing  and  transportation  problems  connected  therewith.  Three  se- 
mester   hours    credit. 

EDUCATION 

In  anticipation  of  the  time  when  a  fifth  year  of  work  may  be  required 
of  secondary  teachers,  Lebanon  Valley  College  has  so  arranged  sequences 
of  courses  that  its  students  may,  upon  graduation,  continue  graduate 
courses  in  the  Schools  of  Education  of  the  University  of  Pennsylvania 
and  Temple  University  without  loss  of  time  or  credits  in  securing  the 
masters  degree.  Lebanon  Valley  College  will  continue  to  offer  work  lead- 
ing to  the  granting  of  the  provisional  certificate  and  for  teachers  who  do 
not  desire  a  master's  degree,  such  work  as  is  at  pi'esent  required  for  the 
college  permanent  certificate. 

S33.  Secondary  Education.  The  evolution  of  the  secondarv  school  in 
the  United  States:  secondai-v  education  in  other  countries,  current  nmb- 
lems  and  trends   in   secondarv   education.    Three   semester  hours    credit. 


SUMMER     SCHOOL     BULLETIN 

S23.  History  of  Education  in  the  United  States.  The  develop- 
ment of  education  in  the  United  States  in  relation  to  social  and 
economic  changes  from  colonial  times  to  the  present,  including1  detailed 
study  of  developments  in  Pennsylvania.  Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S72.  Philosophy  of  Education.  This  course  aims  to  provide  a  basis 

for  constructive  thinking:  in  the  field  of  education.  Various  theories  in 
education  will   be   considered.  Two  semester  hours  credit. 

S82.  Educational  Measurements.  Preparation  for  testing"  bv  the 
classroom  teacher  is  offered  through  studying-  principles  of  validitv  and 
reliability,  appraising1  and  constructing  tests,  and  considering  the  use  of 
results.  Laboratorv  fee  of  one  dollar.  Two  semester  hours  credit. 

S93.  The  Junior  High  School.  The  development  of  the  junior  high 
school;  its  function  in  the  American  public  school  system.  Three  semes- 
ter hours  credit. 

S112.     Principles  and   Techniques   of   Secondary  School   Teaching.     A 

studv  of  principles,  practices,  and  methods  with  their  significance  to 
secondary  school  teaching1.  Two  semester  hours  credit. 

S123.   Introduction  to  Education.   An  introduction  to    the    field    of 

education  through  the  studv  of  the  American  educational  svstem.  the 
place  of  the  school  in  society,  the  training:  and  function  of  the  teacher. 
Three    semester   hours    credit. 

S203.  Visual  and  Sensory  Techniques.  Psvchological  bases  for  sen- 
sory aids:  use  of  apparatus:  sources  of  eauipment  and  supplies.  Labora- 
tory fee  of  four  dollars.  Three  semester  hours  credit.  May  be  taken  for 
two  hours  credit. 

ENGLISH 

S16.  English  Composition.  Required  of  all  students  proceeding; 
to  a  college  degree.    Three  or  six  semester  hours  credit. 

S26.  A  Survey  of  English  Literature.  This  course  is  required  of 
all  students  proceeding  to  a  degree,  except  those  prepai'ing  for  a  B.S 
in  Chemistry.  It  is  offered  in  two  parts:  Students  may  take  either  or 
both,  depending  on  their  requirements.  Three  or  six  semester  hours 
credit. 

S63-B.  Shakespeare.  A  study  of  the  principal  comedies  and  trage- 
dies.   Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S152.  History  of  the  English  Language.  Historical  studv  of  the 
English  sounds,  inflections,  and  vocabulary,  Standards  of  correctness; 
current  usage.  Recommended  especially  for  prospective  teachers'  of 
English   composition.   Two   or  three   semester   hours    credit. 

S512.  Poetry  of  the  Romantic  Movement.  A  study  of  early  Nine- 
teenth Century  poetry,  with  special  attention  to  five  poets:  Wordsworth, 
Coleridge,  Byron,  Shelley,  Keats.    Two  or  three  semester  hours  credit. 

7526.  American  Literature.  From  the  Beginnings  to  the  Present 
Day.       Three  or  six   semester  hours  credit. 

Methods   of  Teaching  English    (Education   332) 

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SUMMER  SCHOOL  BULLETIN 

FRENCH 

S06.  Elementary  French.  This  course  is  intended  for  those  who 
begin  French  in  College.  Its  aim  is  to  enable  the  student  to  write  simple 
French  sentences,  to  carry  on  a  conversation  in  easy  French,  and  to  read 
French  of  ordinary  difficulty.  College  credit  of  six  semester  hours  will  be 
granted  for  this  course,  if  followed  by  French  16,  but  it  cannot  be 
counted  toward  a  major. 

S16.  First  Year  College  French.  This  course  presupposes  two  years 
of  high  school  French.  It  includes  further  drill  in  the  principles  of  gram- 
mar, practice  in  conversation,  composition,  and  dictation,  and  more  ex- 
tensive reading.       Six  semester  hours  credit. 

GERMAN 

S06.  Elementary  German.  This  course  is  intended  to  give  students 
a  reading  knowledge  of  German  of  average  difficulty,  and  to  enable  them 
to  understand  the  spoken  language  and  to  express  simple  ideas  idiomat- 
ically. College  credit  will  be  given  for  the  course  but  it  cannot  be  count- 
ed toward   a    major.   Six   semester   hours   credit. 

S16.  Modern  German  Literature.  Readine  of  nineteenth  and 
twentieth  centurv  literature  combined  with  a  studv  of  sreoeranhv.  his- 
torv.  and  art.  Grammar  and  composition.  Six  semester  hours  credit. 

GREEK 

S56.     The   Gospel  According  to  John  and   Selected   Readings.      Six 

semester  hours  credit. 

HISTORY 

S23-A.  Europe  from  1815  to  1914.  A  survey  of  Nineteenth  Century 
Europe.  This  course  will  be  followed  by  History  23-B.  Three  semester 
hours  credit. 

S23-B.  Europe  from  1914  to  the  Present.  A  study  of  the  World 
War  and  post-war  pioblems.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  upon  current  his- 
tory.   Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S36.  The  History  of  England  and  the  British  Empire.  This  course 
deals  with  the  development  of  England  and  the  Empire  from  the  earliest 
times  to  the  present.    Three  or  six  semester  hours  credit. 

S46.  Political  and  Social  History  of  the  United  States  and  Penn- 
sylvania. A  general  survey  of  American  and  Pennsylvania  history  with 
particular  attention  to  social  and  cultural  trends.  Three  or  six  semester 
hours  credit. 

S63.  Economic  History  of  the  United  States.  A  studv  of  the  eco- 
nomic backeround  of  American  Historv  including-  the  growth  of  Ameri- 
can agricultural  and  industrial  interests,  from  their  colonial  beginnings 
to  their  present  day  development.    Three   semester  hours  credit. 

S213.  The  Renaissance  and  the  Reformation.  A  study  of  the  po- 
litical, economic,  cultural  and  social  changes  that  occurred  from  the  13th 
to  the  16th  centuries.    One  semester.    Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S223.  The  French  Revolution  and  Napoleon.  A  survey  of  the  con- 
ditions in  the  17th  and  18th  centuries  which  led  to  the  outbreak  of  the 
Revolution;  the  events  of  the  Revolution  itself,  and  the  effect  of  the 
Revolution  upon  the  rest  of  Europe.  The  career  of  Napoleon  and  the 
results  of  his  work.    One  semester.    Three  semester  hours  credit. 


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MATHEMATICS 

S13.  Advanced  Algebra.  Covering  ratio  and  proportion,  variation, 
progressions,  binominal  theorem,  theorem  of  undetermined  coefficients, 
logarithms,  permutations  and  combinations,  theory  of  equations,  partial 
fractions,  etc.  Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S23.  Plane  Trigonometry.  Definitions  of  trigonometric  functions, 
right  and  oblique  triangles,  computation  of  distances  and  heights,  devel- 
opment   of    trigonometric    formulae.      Three    semester    hours    credit. 

S36.  Analytic  Geometry.  The  equations  of  the  straight  line,  circle, 
ellipse,  parabola,  and  hyperbola  are  studied,  numerous  examples  solved, 
and  as  much  of  the  higher  plane  curves  and  of  the  geometry  of  space  is 
covered  as  time  will  permit.     Six  semester  hours  credit. 

S46.  Differential  and  Integral  Calculus.  Differentiation  of  alge- 
braic and  transcendental  functions,  maxima  and  minima,  development  in- 
to series,  etc.  Integrations,  rectification  of  curves,  quadrature  of  sur- 
faces, cubature  of  solids,  etc.       Six  or   eight  semester  hours  credit. 

S123.  Mathematics  of  Finance.  The  course  seeks  to  present  the 
mathematical  principles  and  operations  used  in  financial  work.  A  detail- 
ed study  of  compound  interest,  compound  discount,  and  annuities  is  un- 
dertaken. Applications  of  these  principles  is  then  made  to  practical  prob- 
lems of  amortization,  sinking  funds,  depreciation,  valuation  of  bonds,  and 
building  and  loan  associations.  Three  semester  hours  credit. 

Note:  If  there  should  be  a  sufficient  demand  anv  other  standard 
course  in  Mathematics  mav  be  offered. 

PHILOSOPHY 

S32.  Ethics.  The  aim  of  this  course  is  to  acquaint  the  student 
with  the  academic  ethical  problems,  and  to  effect  an  awakening  and  a 
strengthening  of  the  moral  sense.  This  is  a  required  course  for  all  stud- 
ents proceeding  to   a   degree.       Two    semester   hours    credit. 

Political  Theory.     See  Political    Science  S43. 

PHYSICS 

S16.  General  College  Physics.  Two  hours  lectures  and  recitations 
daily.  This  course  will  be  a  thorough  investigation  of  the  funda- 
mental principles  of  physical  science,  and  is  especially  intended  as  a 
preparation  for  Physics  2,  3,  and  4,  and  for  those  interested  in  the 
practical  application  of  physical  laws  and  principles.  When  accompanied 
by  Physics  12,  it  meets  the  minimum  requirements  of  those  who  are 
candidates  for  the  bachelor's  degree  in  science  and  for  admission  to  the 
Medical  Schools.    Six  semester  hours  credit. 

S12.  General  Physics  Laboratory.  Laboratory  work  associated  with 
the  subject  matter  of  Physics  16.  This  course  should  accompany  Physics 
S16.    Two  semester  hours  credit. 

Note:  If  there  is  sufficient  demand  an  advanced  course  in  Physics 
will  be  offered. 

POLITICAL  SCIENCE 

S16.  American  Government  and  Politics.  A  course  designed  to 
give  the  students  a  working  knowledge  of  the  fundamental  laws  of  Fed- 
eral and  State  Government.  Three  or  six  semester  hours  credit, 

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S43.  Political  Theory.  A  survey  of  the  different  philosophies  and 
theories  of  Government,  Ancient  and  Modern,  with  special  reference  to 
political  philosophy  since  the  16th  Century.  Three  semester  hours 
credit. 

S73.  Political  Parties  in  the  United  States.  A  study  of  the  history 
and  origins  of  Political  Parties,  their  organization,  development,  and 
methods  of  operation,  leaders,  machines  and  bosses,  campaigns  and  plat- 
forms.  Three  semester  hours  credit. 

PSYCHOLOGY 

S13.  General  Psychology.  This  course  aims  to  acquaint  the  student 
with  the  psychological  standpoint  and  with  the  fundamental  psychologi- 
cal principles.  It  includes  a  study  of  such  topics  as  native  tendencies,  ac- 
quired tendencies,  emotions,  imagination,  memory,  and  reasoning.  Lec- 
tures, discussions    and  laboratory  work.    Three   semester  hours   credit. 

S23.  Educational  Psychology.  Designed  to  meet  the  needs  of  stud- 
ents of  education  who  are  seeking  from  psychology  the  facts  and  prin- 
ciples that  have  a  bearing  on  their  problems.  Special  emphasis  is  plac- 
ed on  the  learning  process.  Prerequisite:  Psychology  S13.  Three  semes- 
ter hours  credit. 

S43.  Psychology  of  Adolescence.  A  study  of  the  physical  and  men- 
tal changes  which  characterize  adolescence.  The  questions  of  rate  and 
variation  in  learning,  motive,  personality,  disturbances  and  control  of 
behavior  will  be  handled.  This  course  has  been  approved  by  the  State 
Department  of  Education  for  professional  credit.  Three  semester  hours 
credit. 

S53.  Applied  Psychology.  A  survey  of  the  applications  of  Psychol- 
ogy to  the  various  fields  of  human  relations.  It  includes  such  toDics  as: 
increase  in  efficiency,  effect  of  suggestions,  improvement  of  personal- 
ity, advertising,  and  the  psychology  of  the  public  platform.  Three  semes- 
ter hours  credit. 

S63.  Mental  Hygiene.  A  study  of  wholesome  effective  personality 
adjustments,  including  causes  and  treatment  of  the  more  common  soc- 
ial and  emotional  maladjustments  among  college  students.  Prerequisite: 
Psychology  S13.    Three  semester  hours  credit. 

S93.  Abnormal  psychology.  An  introduction  to  the  study  of  abnor- 
mal behavior,  including  such  topics'  as  hysteria,  multiple  personality, 
hypnotism,  analysis  of  nervous  and  mental  maladjustments,  and  a  study 
of  psychological  processes  as  they  occur  in  the  -more  marked  forms  of 
derangement.  Prerequisite:  General  Psychology.  Three  semester  hours 
credit. 

SOCIOLOGY 

S13.  Principles  of  Sociology.  The  course  is  intended  to  acquaint 
the  student  with  the  various  theories  of  society  together  with  the  place 
of  sociology  in  the  general  field  of  learning.  Three  semester  hours 
credit. 

S23.  Modern  Social  Problems.  This  is  a  study  in  pathology.  The 
organization  and  functions  of  public  and  private  welfare  and  social  se- 
curity agencies,  preventive  and  remedial.     Three  semester  hours  credit, 

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SPANISH 

S06.  Elementary  Spanish.  This  course  is  intended  for  those  who 
begin  Spanish  in  college.  Its  aim  is  to  enable  students  to  write  simple 
Spanish  sentences,  to  carry  on  a  conversation  in  easy  Spanish,  and  to 
read  Spanish  of  ordinary  difficulty.  College  credit  of  six  semester  hours 
will  be  granted  for  this  course  if  followed  by  Spanish   16. 

S16.  First  Year  College  Spanish.  This  is  a  continuation  and  exten- 
sion of  course  06  and  includes  further  drill  in  the  principles  of  gram- 
mar, practice  in  conversation,  composition,  and  dictation,  and  more  ex- 
tensive reading.  For  entrance  to  Spanish  16,  the  preparatory  course 
06  or  its  equivalent  (two  years  of  high-school  Spanish)  will  be  required. 
Six  semester  hours  credit. 

TEACHER    CERTIFICATION 

Numerous  inquiries  have  been  received  concerning  courses  for 
teachers  desirous  of  re-entering  the  profession  and  from  teachers  who 
wish  to  secure  certification  in  additional  fields.  Most  of  the  courses  of- 
fered in  the  Summer  Session  will  serve  as  refresher  courses  in  addition 
to  offering  credit  for  certification. 

If  there  is  a  sufficient  demand,  additional  courses  will  be  offered. 
If  the  course  in  which  you  are  interested  is  not  listed  in  this  Bulletin 
write  to  the  Director  of  the  Summer  school. 


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CONSERVATORY  OF  MUSIC 
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CONSERVATORY   OF   MUSIC 

Mary  E.  Gillespie,  M.A.    Director 

Ruth  Bender,  A.B.  _ -..Piano  and  Theory 

R.  Porter  Campbell,  Mus.B.  Pianoforte,  Organ 

Harold  Malsh _  _   Violin 

Alexander   Crawford Voice 

Edward  P.  Rutledge,  M.A.    .  Band  and  Orchestra  Instruments 

D.  Clark  Carmean,  M.A.  Band  and  Orchestra  Instruments 

Merl  Freeland,  A.B.  Piano 

Joseph  Battista -__ Piano 

Ren aldo  Rovers Voice 

The  aim  of  Lebanon  Valley  College  Conservatory  is  to  teach  music 
historically  and  aesthetically  as  an  element  of  liberal  culture;  to  offer 
courses  that  will  give  a  thorough  and  practical  understanding  of  theory 
and  composition;   and  to  train  artists   and  teachers. 

The  Conservatory  of  the  college  is  one  of  a  limited  number  of  insti- 
tutions offering  courses  in  Public-School  Music  for  teachers  and  super- 
visors approved  for  certification  by  the  Pennsylvania  State  Council  of 
Education. 

In  response  to  a  demand  for  summer  courses  that  will  enable  students 
in  music  to  earn  credits  to  meet  deficiencies,  shorten  attendance  requir- 
ed in  the  regular  winter  terms  and  acquire  extra  training  in  addition  to 
that  otherwise  obtainable  in  the  longer  terms,  the  Conservatory  has 
joined  with  the  academic  departments  of  the  college  in  offering  work 
during  the  summer  term. 

During  the  summer  of  1946  class-room  instruction  will  be  offered  by 
Professor  Rutledge  and  Professor  Carmean  in  the  following  courses : 

S363.  Harmony  (Composition  and  Orchestration).  Original  composi- 
tion is  continued  in  various  vocal  and  instrumental  forms.  This  course 
offers  opportunity  and  guidance  in  arranging  music  for  various  com- 
binations of  instruments  and  voice,  including  band,  orchestra,  and  chorus. 
The  best  productions  of  the  class  will  be  given  public  performance. 
Three    semester    hours    credit. 

S103.  Physical  Science.  Cultivation  of  the  scientific  approach  to 
sound  and  tone,  with  emphasis  on  their  application  to  music  and  musical 
instruments.     Three   semester  hours    credit. 

Instrumental  Music:  Class  instruction  is  offered  for  beginners,  on 

String  I — (Violin) — 1  hour  credit. 

Woodwind  I — (Clarinet) — 1  hour  credit. 

Brass  I — (Trumpet,  Cornet,  Alto,  French  Horn,  Trombone,  Bari- 
tone, or  Tuba) — 1  hour  credit. 

Each  course  includes  tuning,  scale  playing,  general  technique  for  solo 
and  ensemble  playing,  care  and  repair  of  the  instrument,  and  a  review 
of  written  methods  and  materials. 

Percussion  (Drums) — 1  hour  credit. 

Percussion   (Advanced) — 1  hour  credit. 

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Student  Teaching.  Students  requiring  practice  teaching  in  Instru- 
mental Music  may  make  arrangements  to  do  their  practice  teaching  in 
the  Demonstration  School  at  Annville. 

Professors  Crawford,  Malsh,  Campbell  and  Freeland  will  be  available 
during  the  summer  term  for  private  instruction  in  their  respective 
fields.  Persons  interested  in  private  instruction  should  address  them  in- 
dividually and  complete  arrangements  in  advance  of  the  opening  date. 

Professor  Rutledge  will  be  available  for  private  instruction  in  wood- 
winds and  brass  and  Professor  Carmean  will  be  available  for  private 
instruction  in  viola,  cello,  string  bass  and  clarinet. 


EXTENSION  AND  EVENING  COURSES 

For  many  years  Lebanon  Valley  College,  through  extension  and 
evening  courses,  has  enabled  teachers,  state  employees,  and  others  in 
active  employment  to  attend  college  courses  and  secure  academic  de- 
grees. Through  these  courses  teachers  may  meet  the  certification  re- 
quirements of  the  State  Department   in   the  secondary  field. 

Extension  courses  are  offered  in  the  Central  School  Building,  Forster 
Street,  Harrisburg,  on  Monday,  Tuesday,  Wednesday,  and  Thursday  eve- 
nings from  7:00  to  9:00  p.  m. 

Evening  classes  are  held  at  the  College  in  Annville,  usually  on  Fri- 
day evenings  from  6:30  to  8:15  p.  m.,  and  from  8:15  to  10:00  p.  m. 
Classes  may  be  held  on  other  evenings,  if  desired,  and  on  Saturday 
mornings. 

Extension  and  evening  classes  begin  the  week  of  September  16,  1946. 

Extension  and  evening  class  bulletins  containing  a  list  and  descrip- 
tion of  the  courses  to  be  offered  will  be  available  August  1st. 

Students  interested  in  extension  and  evening  class  work  should  write 
to  Director  of  Extension  and  Evening  Classes  for  a  bulletin  and  infor- 
mation. The  Director  will  appreciate  suggestions  as  to  what  courses 
may  be  desired. 


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