TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE NINE-SECTION ONE Tutorial Experiment Continues: Honors Program Enters Second Year; 50 Students To Participate The Michigan Union Pendleton Library Lane Hall Welcomes Freshmen: -1 Student Religious Association Offers Well -Rounded Program Michigan's attempt to burst de- partmental confines in education will go into, the second year of its five-year period this semester when approximately 25 juniors begin, and 25 seniors resume, work in the Degree Program for Liberal Arts in the lit- erary college.. The program, modeled on the tu- torial systems at Harvard, Oxford and Swarthmore, was instituted last year with a trial nucleus of 25 jun- ior and five tutors. This year an- other group of 25 juniors and three more tutors will enter the program, increasing the number of seminars to eight. Each student is assigned to a tu- torial seminar (of his own choice if possible) in which he is permitted to' follow his special interest. With his tutor he works out his program for the junior and senior years. The 'Board of Tutors has complete juris- diction over the program of any stu- dent, a program which ordinarily consists of course work, the group meetings, and individual conferences with the tutor. Five hours credit is given for the honors work. Must Write Essay During his senior year each stu- dent is expected to write an essay upon a subject selected by him in consultation with his tutor. This essay will be judged by members of the Board of Tutors and by a mem- ber or members of the faculty whom the Board may invite. The student will be required, also, to write final comprehensive examinations (to be devised by the Board) in his field of concentrated study and collateral fields. Students who have demon- strated superior ability in these var- ious tests of competence will be recommended for honors at grad- uation. Juniors working in the program this year will be given a choice of four seminars. Dr. Otto Graf of the German department will conduct the junior group in literature which will I read "examples of the epic, tragedy, comedy novel, historical work, and lyric poetry in order to discover grounds for criticism." The Junior seminar in the "Development of So- cial and Political Institutions" will be conducted by Prof. Howard B. Calderwood of the political science department. The students will make 5 "a study of the ideas characteristic of society at different periods of its social, economic and political de- velopment, such as the Age of Feu- dalism and the Period of Mercan- tilism. The study will be pursued principally through reading of clas- sic works in social science." Other Junior Seminars Junior students studying the "De- velopment of the Scientific Atti- tude" under Prof. Burton D. Thuma of the psychology department will read "the classical works of scien- tific literature to discover how man has attempted to answer certai broad questions in particular fields of science from ancient times to th present." Prof. Mischa Titiev of the anthro- pology department will lead a Junior seminar in a consideration of "Re- cent Trends in the Social Sciences." The students will trace the develop- ment of the social sciences from the time of Herbert Spencer in the latter half of the nineteenth century to the present day. The group will un- dertake a comparative study of the 'concepts, methods and objectives which differentiate sociology in gen- eral from social psychology and so- cial anthropology. Four Senior Seminars There will be four seminars for seniors also. The seminar in "Lit- erature in an Age of Intellectual Crisis," conducted by Dr. John Ar- thos of the English department, will continue the study of tragedy begun last year. The first semester's work will include reading of Racine, Lillo, Voltaire and Lessing, as well as such readings in history, philosophy, sci- ence, religion, economics as may help to define tragedy in terms of the period from 1680 to 1730. "The Emergence of Modern Con- cepts of the Nature of Matter," con- ducted by Prof. Byron A. Soule of the chemistry department, will re- view 'fscientific activity of the 17th and 18th centuries with an examina- tion of subsequent development up to the present day. Dalton, Mendel- jieff and Becquerel will be considered among others. Prof. E. C. Simmons of the eco- nomics department will conduct the Senior seminar on "The Place of the State in Economic Life." Students will examine "the main' currents of economic thought in the 18th and 19th centuries which preceded in- troduction of "laissez-faire," and the circumstances which gave rise to this theory, as well as the alteration of these circumstances which has resulted in increase of state inter- vention." A seminar on "Labor," conducted by Prof. Richard C. Fuller of the sociology department, will undertake a detailed study of the origin and development of the labor movement. This is the luxuriously fitted library on the second floor of the Union where students may pursue their studies in almost absolute quiet. Reference books bearing on a multitude of subjects are available here. The BEER Vault Dial 8200 Delivery Service Cold Ready To Serve 303 No. 5th Ave. Features Of Exclusive Club Offered By Michigan I Sunday evening suppers served at in the tap room and in low cost in the dining room highlight ated dining room as w new services of the social sort of- ate groups in the sn fered this year by the Michigan rooms. The Pendleton Union, solving at the same time the fers modern and refer long standing problem of where to all members. Direct wi go on a Sunday night date. Menus ice on all major sport will appear in advance, enabling stu- be found in the billi dents to decide whither or not they well as ping pong for t will want any of several special sup- minded. In short, all per combira ons. balanc-d b t light of an exclusive club, meals camplim nr(in th; cusomary baths to swimming po heavy afternoon dinner. . alleys are offered by t Another new activity plann-d is club which belongs to M an etiquette program, taking up otl and to which all Mich the elements and finer points of so- long. cial intercourse, realization of which _ _ _ will depend upon student response to the idea. Close cooperation be- tween the Union and the Youth Hos- rof. oi tel movement in the state may afford a new vacation activity for students Bo k Pu' here. Several hostels in various parts of the state would provide an oppor- tunity to make extensive hiking trips Hobbes' Aestheti through Michigan. Tentative plans for a regular short hike club, possibly Is Topic Of T a Sunday morning group sponsored by the Union, depend again upon "The Aesthetic Theo student interest, Union staff mem- Hobbes," by Prof. Claren bers say. Coffee Hours Continued of the English depart A series of Tuesday afternoon the latest books to be re coffee hours inaugurated last year, University Press, publis offering dancing and refreshments, summer. and an opportunity for meeting new In considering Hobb friends of both sexes, will be contin- 17th century philosoph ued this year. Bill Sawyer s band Thorpe presents not on: will play at the regular Friday and the man's thought b Saturday night dances. The Sawyer background of philosop band returns after a busy summer ary thought of his era during which it opened the Fitch the fact that Hobbesg Bandwagon summer program, and as much fame for his played dance and theatre engage- cism as for his philos ments. First of the regular dances ments. will be Friday, September 27. The aesthetic theory Opening the winter formal season, Hobbes, Professor The the Union Formal, supper dance with had its bases in the psy floorshow, will be held late in Octo- vestigations of human ber. The date has not yet been imagination Hobbes announced. Several bridge tourna- pirical approach and f ments will be held under Union aus- passions are natural fu pices during the year. The fall open human mind, serving house, varied and crowded eveningihuenmnsrin which has become an institution and .ulse to a man's acti tradition on campus will be held Similarly, Hobbesf again, staff members said. (imagination) and judg Meeting Roms Offered mal powers, affecting se Various hobby groups will meet cesses through wnich tbf again this year in rooms provided use of stored up expert free of charge by the Union. Other ative art. The fancy,l ag h romis the carucya campus groups will also have head- i h osrciea quarters in the building, as will jun- i h il fmmr ior and senior honor societiies. Ex- ment serving as direc tensive plans are being made for the straint. Union's share in Homecoming Week- Those ideas of Hob end, which will fall this year on the Thorpe feels, did a great weekend of the Illinois game. The the course of critical Union ticket exchange, two-way ser- during later years. vice through which both those who have football tickets to sell and those late comers who wish to buy are SHOP AT-- 342 S served, will again function at the main desk in the lobby. In addition to these, other services which are regular nion features will continue. Meals will be served both Freshmen desiring a rounded pro- gram of lectures, forums, seminars, luncheons and art appreciation are eligible to participate in the activi- ties of the Student Religious Asso- ciation at Lane Hall. Directed by Mr. Kenneth Morgan and his assistant, Mrs. Alvin Zander, the SRA is the center for the com- mon activities of Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and Oriental sects. Its, facilities include a library of books and periodicals, collections of re- corded religious music, and 'repro- ductions of many famous religious paintings. Lectures by faculty members and visiting speakers on the general sub- ject "The Nature of Man" will be sponsored this fall. Various aspects of the topic will be discussed by Jewish, Protestant and Catholic speakers. Weekly seminars led by faculty Directors Organize Sixth Semi-Annual Student Senate Vote Within three weeks a poster cam- paign will announce the beginning of petitioning for the sixth semi- annual Student Senate election. Founded in the spring of 1938, the Senate was designed to serve as a mirror of campus opinion, crystal- lizing all divergent views of student opinion at the University into qne vocal organ. The group has devoted its atten- tion to such matters of general cam- pus interest as housing, educational criticism, cleaning prices, racial and religious intolerance and vocational guidance. It aroused considerable criticism when it went out on the limb in the last University Regents election, and nearly "came cropper," when it was divided over what should be the sphere of Senate interest. This year, the Senate is in the throes of reorganization, with win- ning candidates serving longer terms than the customary one year. The (Continued on Page 11) members and graduate students will be offered by the Association for the benefit of students who are unable to take religious courses for credit. Classes in Bible, Public Affairs, Re-! ligious Music, Religious Art, Theol-i ogy and Social Service will be held. Luncheon discussions will be held weekly for the discussion of religi- ous and social problems. The Grad-' uate Luncheon Group meets on Mon- days, the Saturday Luncheon Group consists mainly of undergraduates, and the Inter-Guild Luncheon is held on Thursdays. Increased recently by 20 albums, the Association's record collection offers a wide variety of the finest religious and classic music. A sem- inar is to be held for the study of the outstanding numbers the col- the outstanding numbers in the col- lection. Service activties sponsored by the Association include an extra-curric- ular seminar, field trips, volunteer work with Ann Arbor agencies, work holidays, and a craft program. The Association publishes the Religious Forum, a monthly of student contri- butions, the Handbook and the re- suits of the Bureau of Student Opin- ion which polls campus opinion on various topics. Many Recitals Offered B Sy'chool Of Music In addition to providing dall types of musicalinstruction to its own students the University School of Music offers a comnprehensive ser- ies of musical programs for the gen- eral campus body during the .ar. SAmong the featured presentations are a series of concertsgiven by the University Band and the University Symphony Orchestra, several pro- grams offered by members of the faculty, organ recitals by Prof. Pal- mer Christian and carillon recitals by Prof. Percival Price. iir the Union n the redecor- ell as to priv- maller dining n Library of- ence books to re ticker serv- s events is to ard room, as the pingpong the features ,from steam 01 to bowling he Union, the Michigan men, igan men be- pe's dished r - qlj HOMESICK ALREADY?' OPENING FRIDAY, Sept. 27 the "Meals Like YOUR Mother Makes" SANDWICHES - KOSHER - MEALS BOOK ROOM * BOOKS... for sale and rent **RECORDS 438 South State Phone 5930 Open : 9:00 to 5:30 Evenings: 7 :30 to 10:00 611 CHURCH ST. SAM LEVY, Manager { ~ ic Theory 'reatise ry of Thomas nce D. 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