A dispatch from New Haven says: At length the new optional system is in running order, and proves to be very attractive. There are open to the seniors 32 elective courses. including nine in the classics, eight in modern languages and five in natural science, besides those in political economy under Professor Summer which prove much the most popular. Every one has had ample opportunity to satisfy his personal desires in regard to study. The juniors have the choice of seven courses each in the classics and modern languages, two in mathematics, one in zollogy and one in Roman history, besides the required work in physics, astronony and chemistry. This new system, with the introduction of German into the required work of freshman and sophomore years, has been arranged thoroughly in accordance with the progressive movement of modern educators toward a more liberal course of study. At the same time Yale intends to require enough of classics to thoroughly impress each of her students with the value of such training.
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