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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1926)
¥ English Course Uses European Degree System General Literature Has One Examination in Four Years Three Students Major in New Department Is the European plan of acquiring degrees taking a place at Oregon ? In^the English department there are jive options from which students' may choose their major. One of these is called the general litera ture option. It is unique because <l it is the only one of its kind on the f campus. It was new in the depart ment last year, and may indicate a new trend in methods of education in the University. In Europe, the manner of acquir ing degrees is far different than in the United States. There no stress is laid on the amassing of credits, but rather on the students general knowledge of the subject he has chosen to major in. It is their plan, therefore, to give, at the end of the college course a comprehensive examination which covers the en tire field of the student’s research and study. “Last year we naa just one major in general literature, Fredrick Clay son,” said Dr. Ernst, professor of English. “However, it seems to have grown in popularity, for this year we have three majors! The thought of the examination which must be faced at the close of their four year course, seems to dampen the & ardor of many who would otherwise choose to specialize in this field.” The three students who have ma jored in this department are Miriam Olds, Kenneth Bonbright, and Al ton s Korn. They all agree that one of the great advantages of this course is the great variety it of fers, from which to choose the part of greatest interest. Miriam Olds feels that “the course enables a stu dent to become familiar with a variety of subjects from which to choose one to specialize in. Our own literature is a study mainly of what old world literature has contribut ed to our civilization, whereas the study of general literature gives us the background upon which we may build future research and gain greater knowledge. I feel that I those wisely when I made general literature my major. ^ Alfons Korn, ' also stressed the wide scope of the course. “It is,” he said, “an essentially broadening course. You are given as wide or wider a choice of subjects than in any other department in school. The only requirement is two languages. Education is not required, which is of great interest to anyone wishing to do graduate work or go into the writing field. It means the elimina tion of subjects which are unes sential to a course, and gives room for greater specialization.” The subjects in the general lit erature option are taught as the professor may decide. Both lecture, question and answer methods are applied. The great difference, that sets it aside from other majors, is the examination at the completion of Classified Ads LOST—Elgin white gold watch. Left on desk in typewriting room of Journalism building. Please leave at University depot. Re ward n4-5 OUR PRICE is $L25 for cleaning and pressing a suit or overcoat. T. H. King, Tailor, 875 East 13th St., next to Co-op building. 1x5-6-9-10-11 LOST—Kappa Delta pin. Finder } (lease return to Emerald business office or call' 225. Reward. n5-6-9 FOR THE guest dinner—Home can ned fruits, jams, and jellies in jars of all sizes, at less than re tail prices. Call Mrs. Allphin at 803-R, 1424 Emerald. n5-6 a REX Here He is— FIRST TIMES TODAY HOOT GIBSON —in— “The TEXAS STREAK” Likable Hoot in his new whirlwind comedy of the lone star state, filled with the laughs and thrillg this popular star alone can give. Also Another Adventure of “BUFFALO BILL” NEWS MUSIC Matinee, 20c, Nights, 35c four years. It is on the same prin cipal as taking honors, with this difference: in working for honors, a grade of I or II in all subjects is required, while in the other, the only requirement is the satisfac tory passing of the examination. “The course of study, ”Dr. Ernst pointed out, “is simply suggested; the student may take up any sub ject he desires. We do not care how many credits they obtain, though of course, they do this as a matter of course; but our goal is making them work toward quality of stan dard, and display of ability. Our only concern is that they know their field of work well enough at the end of four years, to be able to pass our examination.” Virginia Judy Esterly Given Secretaryship Virginia Judy Esterly, dean of women, has accepted the secretary ship of the University section of the American Association of Dean of Women. The next convention of the association will be at flallas, Texas, in February. The national association is divid ed into four divisions, chief among which is the University group, to which Mrs. Esterly was appointed as secretary. She will serve under Maria Leonard, of the University of Illinois, who is chairman. The other sections in the American Associa tion of Dean of Women are colleges, normal schools and high schools. V. M.-Y. W. Mix Nov. 10 . To Yield Lots of Fun The date for the annual Y. M. Y. W. Mix has been set for next Wednesday, November 10, Frances Dodds, general chairman for the Y. W., reported. It will be held in the Woman’s building, and every body on the campus is urged to at tend. The program will be varied, and will include many varieties of stunts, skits, and the general atmosphere will be livened by a good orchestra. The committees follow: Y. W. C. A., Frances Dodds, chairman, Mae Moore, Betty Higgins and Merle Boswell; Y. M. C. A., Harold Sox, Joe Holiday and Del Robinette. Debate Tryout for Freshmen Delayed, j Others Unchanged Because of the class dances, fi*osh men’s and frosh women’s de bate tryouts have been postponed from Friday . night to Saturday j morning. Freshman women wil^ have to come hbme from the dances early if they expect to wake up in | time to try out next morning for their tryout is scheduled for 8:00 a. m. Freshmen men will meet at 10:00. There will be no lack of varsity debate material this year. Eight men who have been awarded debate Orders of the “O” are turning out. They are: Mark Taylor, Ralph Bai ley, Beryl Ludington, Dudley Clark, Jack Hempstead, Donald Beelar, Benoit McCroskey, and Roland Da vis. Melvin Cohn, sophomore in pre law, and a winner in the Los An geles oratorical contest last year, will swell the number of experienced debaters to nine. Other debate schedules remain the same. U. S. C.-Stanford Game Draws Record Crowd LOS ANGELES, November 4— Southern California, although los ing by a one-point margin, emerged from the Stanford game last Satur day with two records. The Trojans drew the&argest crowd in the Pacific foast history when between 79,000 and 80,000 grid fans crowded the Los Angeles coliseum for the game. Last year 90,000 were claimed at the California-Stanford game but about 20,000 of these saw the game from the hillside outside the bowl. The second record was established when one hundred and thirty mus icians formed the largest collegiate band ever to appear at a game. String Quartet to Give First Concert of Year The Underwood string quartet, composed of Rex Underwood, first violin; Delbert Moore, second violin; Buford Roach, viola; and Miriam Little, cello, will play at the first Psychologists Say — —That complete mental relaxation after prolonged mental strain (studying) is best attained by the pleasant recreation of a— Game of Billiards DON’T ARGUE BILLIARD PARLOR Ford & Sullivan — Under Laraway Bldg. Sale of Smart Headwear for College Women $12.50 $C75 Velours $7.50 Felts $375 Dress Hats Greatly Reduced You’ll wonder at the low prices on these pleasing models. You’re sure to find one just made for your own type. Remember, too, the convenient location. Letitia Abrams BALCONY Densmore-Leonard 10th and Willamette [gjgjgjgjgISEI3JSJ5ISJSISJ3®SI3JSI5ISEI5J3®S®3ISlSlKJSMSISI3ISISEEI5iSMS]5I5EJ3Mtt Does Wood Burn? 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In the ath letic c-ode of the Trojans it is spe cified that merit letters are awarded athletes of a major sport team which goes undefeated through a season or to track men who win first places at an I. C. A. meet or are on an intercollegiate championship track team. A number of track men are wear ing the Southern California merit letter but no football, basketball or baseball man has ever been so hon ored. At the start of the present season it was believed that this was the year for grid merit letters but the 13-12 defeat at the hands of Stanford last Saturday eliminates this season as a possibility. Portland News Editor Visits Son on Campus Fred L. Boalt, editor of The Port land News, was an unofficial visitor on the campus Thursday. Mr. Boalt was a member of the Frank O. Low den party, which was here and also was a guest of President Hall. His son, George Boalt, is a student in the University. 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Solicitors for women’s organiza tions are: Alpha Chi Omega, Dor othy Brown; Alpha Delta Pi, Fran ces Kight; Alpha Gamma Delta, Maurine Johnston; Alpha Omicron PI, Marian Barnes; AJpha Phi, Katherine Graef; Alpha Xi Delta, Fiances Boston; Chi Omega, Mary Clark; Delta Delta Delta, Helen Shank; Delta Gamma, Maxine Koon; Delta Zeta, Glenna Fisher; Gamma Phi Beta, Leo Luder; Kappa Alpha Theta, Virginia Lee Richardson; Kappa Kappa Gamma, Ruth Grif fith; Kappa Omieron, Virginia Priaulx; Pi Beta Phi, Elenor Glass; Sigma Beta Phi, Maurine Lombard; Kappa Delta, Margaret Pepoon; Thatcher Cottage, Hilda Olsen; Susan Campbell hall, Frances Cher [ ry; Hendricks hall, Katherine Knee j land; Three Arts Club, Helen Pol lock. I _ Pledging Announcement Psi Kappa announces the pledging of Harold Palmer of Baker, Oregon. f T T ♦ ,’mCE 18®' Pajamas t T f T i I 1 I ! T T T Outing Flannel Nightwear % For These Sharp Winter Nights Prices $2.50 to $3.50 t T T I x ... _ STORE >-MEN X & m WTLLAMETTB BT. 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