Word: grammars
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Concentrators in Romance Languages and Literatures choose that field either to learn the grammar and writing of French, Spanish or Italian; to learn to speak one of the three; or to learn the literary background of one of the countries. In general only the grammar and French Literature students are satisfield. But a general statement should not be counted too heavily, since the three divisions within this field, namely French, Spanish, and Italian, vary considerably in the degree to which they fulfil these needs...
...elementary courses in French were reorganized in 1936, and are smoothly running, thorough courses, but, as far as A, B, and C are concerned, no more stimulating than any elementary grammar courses, especially when being taught to mature college students. French A and B are beginners' courses, the latter a high powered course meeting five times & week and combining A with the second year course C. Both were easier than expected. Course C is intended for those who want to pursue study in grammar and composition. It is not so easy and to those not interested in grammar is dull...
...life is an American biography. At nine little Earl was forced to leave grammar school to go to work. At 21 he was able to come home and announce that he had got that job as chief accountant. Comrade Browder even now says: "I was well handled personally almost everywhere I worked...
Born in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Well came to this country at the age of eleven. He learned English, and finished grammar school when he was 15 years...
...writing. To speak is easy, even for the moron, but not to write. Expression on paper is perhaps the most difficult task that the educated man has to meet. A surprising number pass through Harvard knowing nothing about English literature and--most significant--ignorant of good grammar. To avoid a one-sided training, to stimulate the clarifying and transmitting of ideas, the University should compel, as a primary function, a writing course for every student, regardless of whether he escapes English...