Word: schoolish
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...present limitation was unwise because it subordinated the idea of study and research to mere attendance at classes, many of which were sleepy and stereotyped and had no real value as educational factors. Practically the entire student body agreed that the system in force, which was characterized as "grammar-schoolish" and "moss-covered", needed revision, but many contrary opinions were expressed as to the basis of the change. The first proposal was for unlimited cuts for upperclassmen with an average standing of 70 or better...
...course is misnamed, I think. Its very title is unattractive and uninspiring. It looks "prep-schoolish", and smells of the juvenile status which the freshman is proud to have left behind. If I were in authority I should call it "The Foundation Course", or something of that sort, to connote its large scope and significance. Then I should require it of every student--at any rate every freshman--entering the University. On no account or pretext should I allow it to be "anticipated" anywhere. It would have to be taken in the Harvard way, as a preparation for Harvard work...