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  majority of stud€l’ltS Wl10 tHl<€ English COUISGS do s0 either because
fi tlg igxpgct to teach English in high school or college, or because of the per.
i ` dfsatisfaction that they derive from great books. A few take English be-
‘”l € c¤ `”t provides a good background for an editorial career, or that of profes-
l gii gbook reviewer, dramatic or literary critic, or author of imaginative litera-
l > ’§§;And others take language, Speech, and dramatic arts courses because
ih   to lenm the accurate, precise use of languageg need speerglr ex-
   isc as a part of their preparation for such professions as law, the ministry, ·
 i ni -  and salesmanship; or training in drama and theatre leading to 21
Ctr  in little theatre work, dramatic criticism, and in a few cases in profes-
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»  _g;  rg acting.
’·l l  The Department offers training in language study; English, American, and
G cé pgmtjve Literature; creative writing; speech; and the dramatic arts. Course
E  hg  lleading to the A.B. and l\i.A. degrees is available in most of these areas
l   the Ph.D. in English language and literature.
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Cn   li GEOGRAPHY
i  il- he need for well—trained ersonnel in the field of Geogra hy has become
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rocl N iu gsingly apparent. At the present time three major fields of activity utilize
im,) 5 th gservices of competent professional geographers: Education (Elementary,
A $ ` ndary_ and Collegiate), Government (National, State, and City), and Busi-
   jr.  (Trade, Transportation, Publishing). The Department of Geography is
t p` ared to offer necessary training to students for these economic activities.
° l illn addition to the training of professional geographers, the Department
oft   _ gr.iphy contributes directly to the fulfillment of the College of Arts and
Q S itges requirement in Social Studies (Geography Sa, b). To non-geography `
Sci.) ....    ri;   in all colleges of the University the Department of Geography offers a
¤¤*i°¤ ¤=    iéselection of supplementary and elective courses which contribute im-
Of Gm  ra  ily toward a liberal education.
irs ¤fF¤i  it   foundation in all phases of Geography is required of all department
th rf` . seeking a career in the field. For those who do not wish to become pro-
to pres: I   e t _
aiu; pl we i= qual geographers, a major in Geography may be arranged. (See Catalog of
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F   T Q GEOLOGY
    demand for the professional geologist comes from the need for geo-
‘€ _¤PPmi  of  guidance in the exploitation of the nation’s mineral wealth. Its relation
will €¤¥ ii   ing and to oil and gas exploration is such that geological services are
mDl0Y¤f  lr  ensahle to companies engaged in developing this mineral resource. Op-
escarclii    ities are also open with state and federal geological surveys, in museum
1St1¤$- V   and in college teaching. The Department of Geology is prepared to equip
an ali  ·,i-ii  women for such work.
  W. Pirtle Fellowship
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 .;s   grant of $oO0 a year is given by George W. Prrtle to a graduate student
Eh  'li  @;0l<>g}‘wupon the recommendation of the faculty of the Department of
l to ·‘   'lhe award is made upon the basis of need and promise of future
ed mf  it  ¢V<‘¤¤€nt in the geological field. Mr. Pirtle has set u this grant in ap recia-
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PCM H {Ei  ti thc training he received in the Geology Department and is given in
 yo -  of Dr. A. C. McFarlan.