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LANGUAGE
According to the dictionary, lan­ guage is “ the expression of thoughts and feelings by means of vocal sounds to which meaning is attributed.” Yet closer examination reveals that lan­ guages possess a deeper significance for the student. According to Mrs. Flo­ rence Senyk, the department head, languages also have much to contrib­
ute in the way of culturally enriching the student as well as offering a better perspective on the student’s own lan­ guage.
The basic goal of the language de­ partment is to accustom students to the language, allowing them to feel at ease and operate in it with facility. The student is also exposed to the cultural side of languages. In addition to the
general cultural overview presented in class, the department attempts to make use of any opportunities offered outside the classroom. Field trips last year included productions of AGA­ MEMNON, CRIA, and LA CANTATRICE CHAUVE. The French and Spanish classes prepared such dishes as cre­ pes and paella while the French class
also showed slides of France for French Day.
As pointed out by Mrs. Simone Eise- man, there is another dimension to languages. In viewing its practical as­ pects in the diplomatic, scientific and business worlds, it is possible to lose sight of its usefulness in communicat­ ing with people in more common sit­ uations such as in a cafe, in a market­ place or out in the streets. It is
through such practical experiences that the student can come to better understand and appreciate the people of a country and their way of life.
Howard J. Freeman-Spanish MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE, BA DUKE UNIVERSITY, M.DIV.
Richard J. Page-Spanish VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, B.A. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, PH. D
Joseph Procopio-Spanish
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY B.A., M.A.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, M.A.
Florence Senyk-Department Head-French BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, B.A.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. M.A.
Ethel Cook-Latin
DOUGLASS COLLEGE, A.B.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, M.A.;
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES,
ATHENS
Simone Eiseman-French
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, A.B. MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE, M.A.
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