Overcowding in lower level General Education courses is expected to even out by the end of the week, according to Barry D. Karl, Secretary to the Committee on General Education. Karl discussed the factors which have contributed to the crowded conditions which exist particularly in the Social Sciences courses.
A number of members of the General Education staff feel that many freshmen have deferred meeting humanities requirements until next year, when Humanities 2 will again be given. Since Hum 2 has a normal enrollment of about 500, a large number of students must be absorbed by other Gen Ed courses. The return of Social Sciences 2 after a year in brackets may also contribute to the rush.
Karl emphasized that Social Sciences 1 (Introduction to the Development of Western Civilization) has an unlimited enrollment and conflicts with few large courses. A new course, Humanities 8, "The Experience of the Drama," also has room for more students.
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