Word: matter
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...written work in general have been much criticized as forming too great a part of the requirement in many courses. There can be no doubt, however, of their value as a means of gaining and testing knowledge, when the subjects of such exercises include important details of the central matter of any course. In History 13 the two long pieces of work, one in each half-year, are either mere bibliographies of some historical character or reports upon infinitesimal and often insignificant details of the slavery question. Among the former class of subjects the individuals treated are frequently of very...
From the reports on slavery required in the second half-year, the same sort of knowledge is gained, but the books and subject matter concerned are frequently of even less importance. To require 20 or more hours work from a man broadly interested in American history in preparing a thesis upon "veritable instances of negro dialect in slavery times" is an imposition; and when the desired references are to books of such historical value as "Uncle Remus" it becomes almost ludicrous. To require from a serious student of the broad facts of our history an account of the best anti...
...final, to promote them to the succeeding class. This is, for Freshmen, two Cs and one D; for Sophomores, a total of five Cs and two Ds; for Juniors, eight Cs and four Ds; and for Seniors, twelve Cs and five and one-half Ds; and for all, no matter what marks they have to their credit, a minimum...
...question of lengthening the Christmas recess has been much mooted of late. The present arrangement is satisfactory to nobody concerned, and should be changed. The CRIMSON has brought up this matter in the past, and now the Dean of the College has exposed in his annual report the difficulties attending the present arrangement. Apparently, then, both Faculty and undergraduates agree that there should be an extension of the vacation, and the Bulletin may be supposed to voice the sentiments of the alumni, they, too, agree. We print below the Dean's remarks as they appeared in the editorial column...
...beginning of the year everything scholastic is in a state of disorganization. The time for selection is manifestly now, when the subject-matter and the scope of the various courses may be fairly observed and compared. Employed with foresight, attendance at sample lectures is an admirable way of deciding on one's curriculum. Used in the midst of the confusion of opening, however, it becomes misleading and defeats the possibility of accurate decision. By attending the lectures now, men still in doubt about their future courses will render a service to the Faculty by enabling the general machinery...