Annual Report of President and Treasurer (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1885 Excerpt: ... They have read in Sweet's Anglo-Saxon Reader six extracts, selected from the Chronicle, the Laws, and from the works of Alfred, Alfric, and the poet Cynewulf. One section, also, as voluntary work, has read two additional selections. The daily reading of the texts has been accompanied by explanations of a grammatical, philological, historical, or literary character. During the first term a thorough review of the grammar was given, and, in addition to the regular examinations, each student handed in as an extra exercise copies in tabular form of all the paradigms that formed the particular study of the month. In the second term, beside, they received instruction in Anglo-Saxon prose composition; and a special study was made of the phonetic laws of the language. The two sections of the Junior class, each attending one hour a week, have used Sweet's Anglo-Saxon Primer. The first term was devoted to acquiring a knowledge of the grammar, and constant drill was given in the paradigms. The second has been occupied in reading Alfric's Account of Samson and two other selections, with a practical application of the grammar. In connection with the reading, also, special stress has been laid on parallel syntax, with reference to the likeness or difference between the syntax of the Anglo-Saxon and other languages. The daily attendance during the year and general attention to the study have been most satisfactory. Respectfully submitted, A. V. W1ll1ams Jackson, Fellow in Letters, Instructor in Anglo-Saxon. Columbia College, May 1, 1886, DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND FOREIGN LITERATURE. To the President of Columbia College: I have the honor of submitting the following report of the work of the Department of Modern Languages and Foreign Literature during the past year: ..