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Concordia College Department HistoriesMain MenuIntroduction191119171918194019411945195119541955197119721975198019851989199319992003200720082009About the ContributorsConcordia College Archives897b28c9a010bde762b824d5f21671029bc92a0a
The aim of this department is to introduce students to major movements and figures in English literary history, with emphasis on the cultural values of the treasures of English literature, and to lay a foundation for a growing proficiency in the use of English (Quoted from the 1938 Concordia College course catalog)
Department Head:
Reverend T.A. Mason (pictured in the image on the 1911 page) was tasked with teaching all literature courses and all English courses at the college level. He had a Bachelors of Arts degree.
Other faculty:
Bertina Thompson, who had an unspecified Bachelor's degree, had the title Perceptress. She was tasked with teaching courses related to speaking and elocution.
Courses of Study Offered:
English
English (Academy)
English (College)
English Literature
Sampling of Courses Taught:
English Composition
Shakespeare
Argumentation
Public Address
General Survey of English Literature
Classes were most likely held in Main Building, which is now known as Old Main.
Fun Fact:
1911 was the first year that English as a college curriculum was offered at Concordia College. Before this, English as an Academy curriculum was offered.
