Word: various
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...applications of the different branches, together with the general character of each, and their mutual relations. For the want of such knowledge the student is often left almost entirely in the dark as to what studies it is best for him to elect, and, basing his choice on various insufficient grounds, or leaving it to chance, he often regrets it afterwards when its wisdom is brought to the test of experience...
...with as many of the leading facts as there would be time for, so that without making a regular study of every branch, each one might be able to obtain a general notion of its nature and value, both in itself and in its relation to the various trades and professions. A very few lectures in each department would be sufficient, and their popularity would probably not be less than that of the readings and lectures in literature which are now so numerously attended...
...learning had been found. Most of our readers in Cambridge have already heard of the great increase in our facilities for learning which the kindness of our instructors proposes to offer next year. It is intended that, on two or three evenings of the week, the instructors in the various languages shall hold readings, like those we have at present by Professor Child and Professor Palmer, so arranged that in the course of four years every undergraduate may, without undertaking any extra work, be able to become acquainted with the writings of the best authors in each language. The Greek...
...draw up their lists of electives hastily and injudiciously, but the fault must not be wholly laid at their doors. Some elect courses that merely strike their fancy, or make attempts at what are termed soft courses; but it must be considered that we know scarcely anything of the various electives beyond the subjects and the name of the instructor, and the choice in many instances is little more than a leap in the dark. To remedy this, we suggest that a pamphlet be published containing short accounts of the various courses, to be prepared by the different instructors...
Another great merit of the course, and one which evinces the lecturer's practical knowledge of the art, is the great number of illustrations, not only of engravings, showing the various characteristics of the different methods, but also of the artist's tools and materials, which alone are worthy of the time given to the lectures...