Word: orally
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Once Mr. Cohen suggested that since there were two Robert S. Cohens at Yale, it might all be a mistake. Dean DeVane then told Mr. Cohen that he would check with "the files" and make sure. Since the informant's report had been oral, this additional information could only have been available in the "files" of some home office...
Shortly after the informant had delivered his oral report, the Prudential Committee informed Professor Brand Blanshard, chairman of the philosophy department, that Mr. Cohen was not to be appointed. This contradicts Provost Furniss' statement that the case was never decided against Mr. Cohen, but merely "held in abeyance." The committee further stated that when a man's rejection was based on communist affiliation, the department involved would have no voice in the matter...
...mastery of history in general and of his special field in particular. Outside reading is assigned and a certain number of special tutorial essays are due each term. The aims of the reading and essays are not only to increase factual knowledge but more particularlly to develop facility in oral and written expression and the habits of independent investigation and thought...
...from several options and is designed to test more particularly the student's comprehensive knowledge of history and his ability to think critically on historical generalizations. At the end of the senior year, honors men also have a special field exam and, at the option of the Examiners, an oral exam...
...same exam requirements hold for non-honors candidates, except that both the departmental and the special field tests come at the end of the senior year. An additional oral exam may also be required. Honors theses are submitted prior to the special field exams. Tutorial for credit for three half-courses is offered to juniors and seniors who are honors candidates. A knowledge of French or German is advisable for honors...