with special reference to its influence on the literatures of the other nations of Western Europe. Lectures, collateral readings, and reports form part of the work. Mon., Wed., at 12 (second half-year). 39 F. H. PROFESSOR KUHNS. (V.)

Course V. is elective for those who have taken Courses I.-IV.

*VI. FRENCH. This course is especially designed to meet the needs of those who intend to teach French. It includes the study of grammar and composition, phonetics of French pronunciation, methods of teaching, bibliography, and other appropriate topics. All class exercises are conducted in French. Mon., Wed., at 12 (first half-year). 39 F. H. PROFESSOR KUHNS. (V.) Course VI. is elective, with the permission of the instructor, for those who have taken Courses I.-IV.

VII. ELEMENTARY ITALIAN.. Marinoni's Italian Grammar. De Amicis, Cuore; Pellico, Le mie Prigioni; Guida degli Stati Uniti per l'Immigrante Italiano. In addition to the regular work by the class in translating modern prose, Professor Kuhns translates and interprets to the class the Inferno and the Purgatorio of Dante, one hour a week, during the second semester, being devoted to this exercise. As a preparation for this part of the work, the class is required to read Gardner's Dante (in Temple Primers). Mon., Wed., Fri., at 10. 14 F. H. PROFESSOR KUHNS and MR. CLARK. (III.) Course VII. is elective for Sophomores who have taken I. French.

[VIII. ADVANCED ITALIAN. Dante, Petrarch, Tasso, Ariosto. Lectures on the history of Italian literature. Twice a week. PROFESSOR KUHNS.]

Course VIII. is elective for those who have taken Course VII. It is omitted in 1916-17.

IX. DANTE IN ENGLISH. The New Life and the Divine Comedy are read in English translations. The instructor interprets these books in the light of the history, science, theology, and philosophy of the Middle Ages, comparing Dante with Homer, Shakespeare, and other world-poets, and showing his

influence on modern thought, art, and literature. Th., at 10. 39 F. H. PROFESSOR KUHNS.

Course IX. is elective for Juniors.

(IX.)

X. ELEMENTARY SPANISH. Grammar, and reading of simple Spanish prose. Mon., Wed., Fri., at 8. 29 F. H. (I.)

ASSOCIATE Professor MANN.

Course X. is elective for Juniors who have taken I. French.

XI. ADVANCED SPANISH. Two hours a week are devoted to the study of Spanish literature. This part of the work consists in the reading of representative authors, a general survey of the development of Spanish literature, and composition, using the vocabulary of travel and ordinary conversation. In the third hour especial attention is given to letter forms, general business terms, and customs of the Latin American countries. Part of the exercises are conducted in Spanish. Mon., Wed., Fri., at 11. 31 F. H. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MANN. (IV.) Course XI. is elective for those who have taken Course X.

[XII. OLD PROVENÇAL. This is intended as a companion course to V. French, and is literary rather than linguistic in its aims. The work consists in the study of texts, lectures on the life and poetry of the troubadours and their influence on early European literature, collateral readings, and a brief consideration of Provençal philology. Twice a week. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MANN.]

Course XII. is elective for those who have taken either Courses I-IV., or Courses I., II., and X. It is omitted in 1916-17.

I.

ENGLISH LITERATURE.

† PROFESSOR WINCHESTER; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOr Gillet. GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE. An outline of the history of the literature, with class-room reading and discussion of representative works illustrative of different varieties and periods of English literature. Moody

† Professor Winchester will be absent the second half-year.

and Lovett's History of English Literature is used as a textbook, with Cunliffe, Pyre, and Young's Century Readings for a Course in English Literature. SECTION 1, Tu., Th., Sat., at 8; SECTION 2, Tu., Th., Sat., at 10; SECTION 3, Tu., Th., Sat., at 11. 12 F. H. ASSOCIATE Professor GILLET. (VII.) Course I. is elective for Sophomores.

[II. SIX PLAYS OF SHAKESPEARE. Three times a week. PROFESSOR WINCHESTER.]

III.

BURNS, Wordsworth, Coleridge. Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9 (first half-year). 14 F. H. PROFESSOR WINCHESTER.

(II.) [IV. VICTORIAN LITERATURE. Carlyle, Ruskin, Browning, Tennyson. Three times a week. PROFESSOR WINCHESTER.]

[V. STUDIES IN SHAKESPEARE. Three times a week. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GILLET.]

Courses II.-V. are elective for those who have taken Course I. Courses II., IV., and V. are omitted in 1916-17.

[VI.' Studies in Newman AND MEREDITH. Three times a week (first half-year). AssoCIATE PROFEssor Gillet.] Course VI. is elective for those who have taken Course I. and one other course in the department, or by special permission of the instructor. It is omitted in 1916-17.

VII.2 BYRON, Shelley, KeATS. Mon., Wed., Fri., at 9 (second half-year). 14 F. H. ASSOCIATE PROFESsor Gillet. (II.)

Course VII. is elective for those who have taken Course III. [*VIII. LITERATURE OF THE PERIOD OF QUEEN ANNE. Defoe, Steele, Addison, Swift, Bolingbroke, Pope. Twice a week. PROFESSOR WINCHESTER.]

[*IX. ESSAYISTS AND REVIEwers of the EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY. Jeffrey, Hazlitt, De Quincey, Lamb, Wilson, Hunt. Twice a week. PROFESSOR WINCHESTER.]

*X.!

STUDIES IN THE POETRY OF BROWNING AND TENNYSON. Mon., Wed., Fri., at 11. 23 F. H. PROFESSOR WIN

CHESTER.

(IV.)

Courses VIII.-X. are elective, with the permission of the instructor, for those who have taken Course I., and either Course II. or Course III. Courses VIII. and IX. are omitted in 1916-17.

Discussion of

[XI. ELEMENTS OF LITERARY CRITICISM. the essential elements and the various forms of literature, with practical exercises in the application of critical principles. Winchester's Principles of Literary Criticism is used as a textbook. Once a week. PROFEssor Winchester.]

Course XI. is elective for those who have taken Course I. It is omitted in 1916-17.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

PROFESSOR MEAD; ASSOCIATE PROfessor CoNLEY.

I. ENGLISH COMPOSITION. A. Text-books: Scott and Zeitlin's College Readings in English Prose and Woolley's Handbook of Composition. Each member of the class is required to write numerous themes, making practical application of various rhetorical principles. These themes are criticised by the instructor and discussed with the pupil at hours specially appointed. Attendance at consultation hour is required. B. Considerable collateral reading is assigned and furnishes models of the various types of writing. Written tests are given in both parts of the course, at hours and dates to be announced. SECTION 1, Mon., Wed., at 10. 29 F. H. SECTION 2, Mon., Wed., at 11. 29 F. H. SECTION 3, Tu., Th., at 10. 29 F. H. SECTION 4, Tu., Th., at 11. 28 F. H. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CONLEY. (IX.)

Course I. is required of Freshmen. It counts as three hours a week for the year.

II. ENGLISH COMPOSITION. Sophomores are required to write six essays during the year on subjects approved by the instructor. All the written work receives the personal attention of the instructor, and appointments for individual criticism are made for each member of the class. All essays are required

to conform in details to the precepts laid down in Woolley's Handbook of Composition. PRofessor Mead.

Course II. is required of Sophomores who have passed in I. English Language; it is not elective for those who have not passed in that course. The essays are rated as the equivalent of one hour's work per week for the year; this hour is included in the minimum quota (15) prescribed for the year.

III. ADVANCEd English CoMPOSITION. A study of various types of composition, with constant practice in theme-writing. Each member of the class is required to present on an average at least one thousand words per week. The class themes are expected to be prepared with even greater care than the essays required in the Sophomore year. The written work is criticised in the class-room, and also at hours appointed by the instructor for personal conference. Wednesday at 3 is reserved for criticism. All papers notably deficient in structure or style are required to be rewritten. Mon., at 3 (counting as two hours). 29 F. H. PROFESSOR MEAD.

Course III. is elective for Juniors.

(VI.)

This course is funda

IV. OLD ENGLISH (Anglo-Saxon). mental to the study of the English language and Early English literature. The principal reading at the outset is in the Gospel of St. John. The grammar is drawn from Bright's AngloSaxon Reader, with copious illustrations and explanations based upon the texts read. In the second half-year the reading is mainly in Old English poetry and in prose illustrating important periods of Old English history. Informal lectures, with a reading of Skeat's Primer of English Etymology, explain the relations of the Old English language to modern English. The main features of Old English civilization are discussed in lectures illustrated by lantern slides. Tu., Th., at 11. 29 F. H. PROFESSOR MEAD.

(X.)

Course IV. is elective for Juniors, and, with the permission of the instructor, for Sophomores; but they are advised not to elect this course unless they have already formed habits of accuracy in the study of language.