English 28 is of such a nature that it furnishes the student intending eventually to major in English with an admirable foundation course, while for others it is an exit from the demands of distribution more agreeable than most.

English 79

For those whose schedules conflict with English 28, English 79 is a good alternative. Planned for the study of literature by types rather than by periods, this course has the advantage of including reading in no textbook of English literature. The study of classic selections from poetry, prose, and the drama is enjoyable and not difficult. It ought to be noted that English 79 has always been run as an elementary course. Anyone who already has a moderately thorough knowledge of English literature would be well-advised to attempt more advanced work in a special period. Although Freshmen may not ordinarily take more advanced courses, upperclassmen may usually do so without having had the introductory course.

English 22

English 22 is one of the few courses in English composition given in the college. It is strictly a technical or "workshop" course, it being the belief of Mr. Hersey, who conducts the course, that skill in writing is obtained only by writing. That is why the student listens to no cut-and-dried lectures on the art of writing or is burdened with no definite number of pages of a textbook to read. He attends two very informal lectures a week, at which Mr. Hersey discusses some "genre", the short story, poetry, one act plays, the essay, etc., not as short stories, poems, one-act plays, or essays but rather the mechanics of the writing of such "genres". Students who have an urge to write or are interested in writing will find in Mr. Hersey's course, not the opportunity for becoming writers, but rather the opportunity for doing much writing under excellent criticism and advice.

Interspersing Mr. Hersey's lectures are talks given by men prominent in the literary and dramatic world. Mr. Horsey also gives a few interesting illustrated lectures on scenes that are famous in great literary works, such as the Hardy country, the London of Dickens, etc.

As has been said, the course is a technical one. No textbooks are required, no examinations of any kind are given: the student writes a 1000 word theme every week, a 2000 word theme every six weeks, and a piece of literary criticism from time to time. The course should prove attractive to the student who would like the opportunity