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UNITED NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF

AMERICA,

For the Year 1899=1900.

AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

For the Year 1900=1901.

Issued in July 1900.

SIOUX VALLEY NEWS PRINT-

CALENDAR FOR 1900-1901.

Fall Term—Ten weeks.

September 17, Monday, Registration of Students.

September 18, Tuesday, 9 a. m., School Organization.

November 22, Thursday, 5 p. m., Fall Term ends.

Winter Term—Sixteen weeks.

November 26, Monday, Registration of Students.

November 27, Tuesday, 9 a m., Organization of Classes.

December 21, Friday, 12 m., Christmas vacation begins,

January 3, 1901, Thursday, 9 a. m., Recitations resumed.

March 22, Friday, 12m., Winter Term ends.

Spring Term—Ten Weeks.

March 25, Monday, Registration of Students.

March 26, Tuesday, 9 a. m., Organization of Classes.

May 30, Thursday, 10 a m , Commencement Exercises

2:30 p. m., Alumni Reunion.

OFFICERS OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGEORGANIZATION.

REV. O. E HOFTSAD, President,REV. P. J. TETLIE, Vice President.

REV. O. C. STRASS, Secretary.PROF. E. 0. QUALE, Treasurer.

MR. L. H LARSEN,REV. J. S. NORDGAARD,'

Board of Regents.

term expires 1901.

Rev. M. Andenaes, Howard, S. D.

Rev. O. A. Berge, Inwood, Iowa.

Mr. Nels Jacobson, Hills, Minnesota.

TERM EXPIRES 1902.

Mr. John Isakson, Canton, S. D.

Mr, A. J. Berdahl, Pennington, S. D,

Rev. N. M Minne, Madison, S. DTERM EXPIRES 1903.

Rev. H. M, Solem, Sioux Falls, S. D.

Rev. S. J. Nummedal, Jasper, S. D.

Mr. Gudmund Skartvedt, Canton, S. D.

Officers of the Board.Rev. H. M. Solem, President,

Mr, Gudmund Skartvedt, Secretary,

Prof, E. C. Quale, Treasurer.

FACULTY.

ANTHONY G. TUVE, President,

Mathematics, Elocution and Bookkeeping.

REV. J. S. NORDGAARD, A. B.,

Norwegian, Religion, and Latin.

GEORGE H. ELLINGSON, B. L.,

English, German, and Pedagogics.

ERIC C. QUALE, B. L.,

Natural Sciences, History, and Vocal Music.

MRS. MARY H. LOMEN,Piano and Organ.

REGISTER OF STUDENTS.1899-1900.

Students who had classes in more than one

year of a course are classified as belonging to

that year in which they had the greatest numberof studies. A few students who pursued special

studies are classified as belonging to that year

and course in which such studies occurred.

PREPARATORY COURSE.

THIRD YEAR.

Ovre, Stephen,

Paulson, Paul,

Stove, David,

Tosseland. Nels T

Cuthbert, William EL,

Ingvaldsen, Alfred.

Ness, Andrew O.,

Rolvaag, Ole E.,

Skindlov, Anders A ,

Tetlie, John Richard,

Amundson, John,

A us, Gustav Adolph.

Barber. Fred Martin,

Ohraft, Joseph C,Dahl, Milan Ray,Ertle, Rosa,

Groth, Geo S .

Gullickson, Joseph G..

Hanson, Henry S,

Hegnes, Peter J.,

Henderson, Harry H ,

SECOND YKAK.

FIRST YEAH

CantonMoe

NansenDows, Iowa

CemtonFlandreau

OldhamRichlandHowardCanton

RichlandCantonCantonCanton

FlandreauSpring Green. Wis,

Elm Springs, IowaFlandreau

MolanLinden

Beloit, Iowa

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Henderson, Ralph ('has .

Johnstad, Albert,

Lee, Abraham,Linde, Edward M

,

Mosby, Hans O,

Moseson, Oscar A ,

Overseth, Martin*

Rude, Emil,

Sogge, Christine,

Webb, Chas.,

We sly, Soren St

Reloit, IowaNansenNansen

MoeBarling

NansenMoe

Rusk, IowaCenter PointBeloit, Iowa

Canton

NORMAL COURSES.

SENIOR YEAR.

Arneson, Arne O..

Bunsness, Peter, E..

Jensen, C. C. A,

Knudtson, Albert.

*Lappegaard, Bessie,

*GreenTMarie,

Arten, O. O,Benson, Iver S

,

Bjorgum, Christopher,

Brandon, Palmer E.,

Ekse, Jacob L.,

Stephenson, B O

,

JUNIOR YEAR.

SECOND YEAR.

A insworth, James R.,

Arneson, Oline,

Asper, Ovidia,

Beck, Warren,Berdahl Jennie,

Bothwell, Richard L-,

Brandhagen, Adolph,

Christopherson, Anna Louise,

Beaver Creek, Minn,Bath

Amboy- - - Bath

Tislo

Madelia, Minn,

PenningtonPetersburg, Minn.

RichlandTislo

OldhamColton

WorthingCantonLindenCanton

PenningtonCantonLennoxCanton

^Parochial Normal Course.

AUGUSTAN A COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

Dean, Ed^ar M.,

Eggen, Edwin G.,

Folsland, Conrad N,

Granaas, Laurei E..

Hegdal, Helen,

Henjum, Louise.

Higbee. Roy,

Hofstad, Rachel,

Hokenstad, Ruth.

Hvattum, Marie O ,

Isakson, Aimer, E.,

Jacobson, Anna E..

Jensen, Johanna M,,

Johnson, Alfred E..

Lock, Charles A.,

Lunder, Anna Nellie.

Munson. Magnus,Nyhus, Hans,

Opstedahl, Ellick,

Petterson, Olive,

Penniston, Ella May.Reamer, Nellie M

,

Repp, Agnes,

Rognes, Rachel .J..

Scott, Emilie M.,

Shu 1 son, Edna E., -

Skartvedt, Ellen M.,

CantonTaopi

OldhamShermanHoward

GarretsonCantonCantonCantonCantonCanton

MoeAmboy

Dows, IowaShermanCanton

GarretsonCanton

ShermanCantonCantonCantonCanton

Mo£Amboy

- CantonCanton

FIRST YEAR.

Alness, Agatha,Amundson, Anton EmiLAnderson. John Abratuim.

Arshem, Carrie J.,

Christopher, Bernhard Martin,

Clemetson, Emma J.,

Dahl, Frank,

Dunlap, Myron,Egge, Mina,

Eidem, Sivert O.,

CantonBeloit

Estherville, Iowa.

March- CantonElk PointShermanCanton

Shindlar

Lamont

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE.

Ellefson, Erick

Erickson, Martin, O,,

Eeldman, Henry,Greg'usson, Lena Anettie,

Gubrud, Adolph,

Gubrud. Gina Matilcle,

Gulwick, Jennie Luella,

*Hanson, Laura, Reatha,Hauff, Gena Marie,

Haugen, Nils,

Helvig-, Alert,

Hofstad. Olive,

Holter, Carl J ,

Tmrie, Andrew, D,

Jensvold, Emma,Johnston, Ernest,

Juel, Joseph Cornelius,

Larson, Magnus,*Lewis, Joseph,

Lin, Olav,

*Lisland, Sam,Lorenson, Albert,

Mathison, Ida,

Mathison, Nettie Dorthea,

Mathison, Ole Martin,

Ness, Sig^vart O ,

Opstedahl, Christian,

Oliver, Fred Herbert.

Overseth. Anna,Questad, James.Ring"srud, Rand}7 Otelie.

Rude, Roy Goodwin,*Runsvold, Martin,

Schmalz, Herman August,

Scott, Edward John Andrew,*Scott, Sarah Carolina Andria.

Sog^n, Clarence Arthur,

Sog"n, Tina,

Sherman- Inwood, Iowa

CantonCanton

MoeMoe

- WakondaGrand Meadow, Minn,

CantonMoeMoe

CantonCantonVerdon

MoeSaddle Creek

CantonNorway

- GarretsonMitchell

Harmony, Minn.CantonCanton

Inwood, IowaGodahl, Minn.

Worthing"

ShermanCanton

MoeBaltic

Elk Point

Rusk, IowaGarretson

CantonAmboyAmboy

Beloit, IowaNurey

^Parochial Normal Course.

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Stanley. Kittie Belle,

Stanley, Marvin Werter.Steensland, Rudolph,

Thompson, Clara M.,

Thompson, Theodore,

Trygstad, Grace Ellen Johanne, -

Trygstad, Gertrude Bertha Marie,

Viland, Carrie,

Whitehead, Willie Edg-ar, -

Wilson. Bertha Malene,

Beloit, Iowa

Beloit, IowaCanton

Canton< anton

Brookings

- Brookings

Beloit, Iowa

Canton

MoeSUMMARY,

paratory Course,

First year,

Second year,

Third year,

22

6

4

Normal Courses.

First year,

Second year,

Junior 3'ear,

- Senior year

59

35

6

6

32 106

Total for school year, 138

GRADUATES MAY 31, 1900.

Preparatory Course; English Normal Course:

Stephen Ovre, Arne O. Arneson,Paul Paulson, Peter E. Bunsness,

David Stove, Albert Knudtson.

Nels T. Tosseland\

Parochial Normal Course:

Bessie Lappeg*ard,

Marie Green.

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HISTORY AND AIM.

Augustana College has an interesting his-

tory. It strikes its roots way back into the 50's,

It may be said to have originated at Springfield,111., in 1858, when a Scandinavian department wasestablished at the Illinois State University, thedivinity school of the Synod of Northern Illi-

nois, to take care of the educational interests of

certain Scandinavian Lutheran congregationsconnected with said body. Two years later, in

i860, this department was removed to Chicago,where the Scandinavian congregations, havingin that year organized themselves into a separ-ate body, the Augustana Synod, had decided to

establish a divinity school. Here the schoolcontinued for three years, till 1863, when it wasremoved to Paxton, 111. A college departmenthaving now been established, the school was in-

corporated under the name of Augustana Col-lege and Theological Seminary.

On account of certain difficulties and in-

conveniences arising from the language ques-tion, it was eventually deemed advisable to

divide the school and maintain a separate insti-

tution for each nationality. As a consequencethe Norwegian branch, in 1869, was removed to

Marshall, Wisconsin, where the school continuedunder the same name, and maintained the samecourses as at Paxton.

Owing to the constant westward trend of

immigration, it was decided again to removethe school and locate it more centrally in the

west, and so in the year 1881 it was removed to

Beloit, Iowa. It soon became evident that theaccomodations at Beloit were not sufficient to

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receive all students who now sought entrance to

the College. At this juncture the enterprising

city of Canton (on the opposite side of the BigSioux river) offered to donate grounds and a

spacious building for the use of the College andPreparatory Departments if the Synod wouldremove the same to that city. The offer wasaccepted, and, in the fall of 1884, AugustanaCollege began its new career in its present loca-

tion.

In June, 1890, an important change tookplace in the management of these institutions.

The Augustana Synod (by which these schoolswere maintained), the Conference, and the An-ti-Missourian Brotherhood were united into onebody called the United Norwegian LutheranChurch of America, wThich then assumed manage-ment of the school.

Believing that mental training withoutChristian faith is of but doubtful value, Augus-tana College aims to furnish our young peoplewith educational advantages by which they canbe kept under the constant influence of their ownchurch, that thus while they are acquiring knowl-edge and receiving mental training, they mayat the same time be preserved in the Christianfaith as taught in the Evangelical Lutheran•church. With this general aim in view, it hasfor its object to train teachers for the parochialschools of our church as well as for the publicschools of our country, to prepare for the collegeand the university, and to fit young men andwomen for the common vocations of life.

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COURSES OF STUDY.

Augustana College maintains three coursesof study:

i. A Preparatory course of three years;2. A Normal course of four years;

3. A Parochial Normal course of two years.

Much time and study has been devoted to aproper selection of branches, and the arrange-ment in a logical order of the same, in the severalcourses, so as to adapt them to the mental growthand development of the student, as well as to

preserve in each course such features as will

make it complete in itself.

Work is assigned the student with carefulreference to his capacity, so as to be neither morenor less than will exercise all his powers.Whether students enter for a long or short peri-

od, it has been found that the best results are at-

tained where students confine themselves strictly

to the course as outlined. Cases may occur,

however, where students, being deficient in their

knowledge of certain branches, or for otherreasons, may pursue a selected course with goodresults; but in all such cases special permissionmust be obtained by the advice and consent of

the president. We hold it to be a mistaken no-tion that the student is in each and every casethe best judge of what studies to pursue, and be-

lieve that there is much time lost by an injudi-

cious choice of studies, and for that reason haveestablished the rule that all who wish to pursuespecial studies must have special reasons for do-ing so, and possess the proper qualifications to

pursue such studies with profit.

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THE PREPARATORY COURSE.

This is an academical course of three yearsdesigned to prepare students to enter the Fresh-man year of a college course. The plan of thecourse is such, however, that it is complete in

itself, and furnishes the elements of a liberal

education.

In view of the fact that educated men andwomen of Norwegian parentage are expected to

have a thorough knowledge of their mothertongue, the study of the Norwegian language andliterature is given considerable prominence in

this course. Students of other nationalities andnot belonging to the Lutheran church, will bepermitted to substitute other studies for Norwe-gian and religion.

Students completing the Preparatory coursereceive certificates of graduation from this de-partment.

For schedule of studies pursued, see page17.

THE NORMAL COURSE.

The following amendment to the school lawsof South Dakota went into effect July 1, 1897:

"A candidate for State certificate, a residentgraduate of any college in this state, havingtaken a course of study equivalent to the ad-vanced course of study prescribed in either of

the State Normal Schools, or the collegiate de-partment of the State University of South Da-kota, shall upon filing with the State Superin-tendent his or her diploma, a copy of the courseof study pursued and the written endorsementof the faculty of instruction, be exempt from the


required examination, provided the applicanthas taught successfully in the public schools for

at least one year. The Superintendent of Pub-lic Instruction shall issue such State certificate

free of charge."The Normal course at Augustana College

has been accredited by the State Superintendentas fulfilling the requirements, contained in theabove amendment, and each one of our gradu-ates, who has taught successfully for a period of

one year, has received a "Five Year Certificate

of qualification with authority to teach in any of

the public schools of South Dakota from andafter the date thereof, (date of issue) for theabove named period/'

Two years ago (June 1898), this course of

study was revised and extended to a four years'

course. Great emphasis is placed upon thor-

oughness in the common branches. The wisdomof this provision is evident from the factthat thesuccess of a majority of teachers, who go outfrom our normal schools, is largely determinedby their ability to teach these branches with ex-cellence. Great stress is also placed upon pro-

fessional studies and practice teaching. Somebranch of professional study and practice is pro-

vided throughout the last three years of thecourse. Geology, Astronomy, and two years of

Latin were added to the course in order that it

might be fully up to the state requirements.For schedule of studies pursued seepage i8-

THE PAROCHIAL NORMAL COURSE.

The aim of this course is to meet the pecul-

iar needs of our Norwegian Lutheran congrega-tions. Heeding her Master's injunction to bap-

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tize and teach, the Lutheran church regards it

as her most sacred duty to provide for schoolswhere her children may be thoroughly trained

and grounded in the doctrines of Christianity as

taught .in her Confessions. It is for the purposeof training teachers for this particular kind of

schools that the Parochial Normal Course is

maintained.As a matter of course the religious branches

occupy the most prominent place in this course.

And as the Norwegian language at present is,

and for some time to come will continue to be,

the main language of our Norwegian Lutheranchurch, it is natural that great stress is laid onthe study of that language in this course.

Instruction is also given in all the branchesrequired for a second grade teachers certificate,

so that persons taking this course will not onlybe well fitted to teach parochial schools, butthey will also be able to obtain a second gradeteachers' certificate, and thus be qualified to

teach also in the public schools.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

VOCAL.

As will be seen by reference to the outlineof the several courses of study, considerableprominence is given to the study of vocal music.We regard it as a most important factor in edu-cation; it elevates the mind to a higher andnobler sphere of thought, and cultivates thepure and tender emotions of the heart. Everyteacher of experience knows the helpfulnessthat the sunshine of song brings into the school-room.

Recognizing these facts, our courses of

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study provide a systematic training which aimsto teach the student so much of the elements ofthe theory as to enable him to read music readi-ly at sight, to train him in the correct use of thevocal organs, and to develop a taste for goodmusic.

Instruction in vocal music is free to all regu-lar students,

PIANO AND ORGAK,

This department is especially designed to

accommodate such students as wish to pursuethe study of instrumental music together withtheir work in the regular courses.

Elementary or advanced instruction will begiven on the organ and piano. The studentwill have his regular hours of practice so ar-

ranged as not to interfere with class recitations.

For tuition see paragraph headed "Ex-penses" in this catalogue.

SPECIAL STUDENTS.

In most of the common branches, lowerclasses are organized for those who have hadbut little common school training.

Students may pursue one or more selected

studies when it is to their interest to do so.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE. 17

SCHEDULE OF STUDIES.

Figures have reference to the number of

recitations each week.

PREPARATORY COURSE

FIRST YEAR.

FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM.

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5

Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5

Geography, 5 U. S. History, 5 Physiology, 5

Reading, 3 Reading-, 3 Civil Govern-Orthography. 2 Writing1

,3 ment, 5

Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, 2

Norwegian, 3 Norwegian, 3 Norwegian, 3

Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2

SECOND YEAR.

Latin, 5 Latin, 5 Latin, 5

Algebra, 5 Alg-ebra, 5 Algebra, 5

Physical Geog., 5 Gen History, 5 Gen. History, 5

Elocution, 5 Am Literature, 5 Zoology, 5

Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, 2

Norwegian, 3 Norwegian, 3 Norwegian 3


THIRD YEAR,

Latin, 5 Latin. 5 Latin, 5

German, 5 German. 5 German, 5

Geometry, 5 Geometry, 5 Geometry, 5

Physics, 5 Phvsics, 5 Botany, 5Religion, 2 Religion, 2 Religion, 2

Norwegian, 3 Eng. Literature, 5 Norwegian, 3Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2


NORMAL COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

FALL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRIiN^G TERM

Arithmetic,Grammar,Geography,Reading",OrthographyReligion,Vocal,

DjArithmetic,5 Grammar,5 U. S. History,3 Reading,9 Orthography,Writing,Religion,Vocal,

Arithmetic,Grammar,Physiology,Word Analysis,Writing,Religion,Vocal,

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic. 5 Physio. Review. 5

Grammar, D Grammar, t) Civil Gov'm't, 5

Geog. Review, 5 U. S. History, 5 Zoology, 5

Physical Geog., 5 Bookkeeping, Drawing, DDidactics, 3 Didactics, 3 Pedagogy, 3

Religion, 2 Religion. 2 Religion, 2


Latin,Algebra.Elocution,Physics,Pedagogy,Religion,Vocal,

JUNIOR YEAR,

Latin,Algebra,Am Literature,Physics,Psych and Ped.Religion.Vocal,

Latin.Algebra,Botany,Geology,Psych, andReligion,Vocal,

Ped

SENIOR YEAR

Latin,Geometry,Rhetoric & CompHistory of Ed .

Pract Teaching,Religion,

Latin,Geometry,Rhetoric & Comp.Gen History,Eng. Literature,Religion,

5 Latin,ojGeometry,

\ stronomy,Gen History,

o Pract Teaching,9 Religion,


PAROCHIAL NORMAL COURSE

FIRST YEAR.

F\LL TERM. WINTER TERM. SPRING TERM.

RELIGION: RELIGION: RELIGION.

Pontoppidan, 2 Pontoppidan, 2 Pontoppidan, 2

Bible History, 2 Bible History, 2 Church History, 2

Exegesis, 1 Exegesis, 1 Exegesis, 1

NORWEGIAN: NORWEGIAN: NORWEGIAN:Reading 2 Reading, 2 Reading, 2

Grammar, 2 Grammar, 2 Grammar, 2

Composition, 1 Composition. 1 Composition, 1

Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, 5

Grammar. 5 Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5

Reading-, 3 Reading", 3 Writing, 3

Orthography. 2 Orthography, 2 Vocal, 2Vocal, 2 Vocal, 2

SECOND YEAR,

RELIGION: RELIGION: RELIGION:

Dogmatics, 2 Dogmatics, 2 Dogmatics, 2

Catechetics, 2 Catechetics, 2 Catechetics, 2Church History, 1 Symbolics, 1 Symbolics, 1

NORWEGIAN: NORWEGIAN: NORWEGIAN:Literature, 2 Literature, 2 Literature, 2

Composition, 1 Composition, 1 Composition, 2A rithmetic, 5 Arithmetic, Norw. History, 2Grammar, 5 Grammar, 5 Physiology, 5

Geography, 5 U. S. History, 5 Civics, 5

Didactics, 3 Writing, 3 Didactics, 3



OBSERVATIONS ON STUDIES.

For Texts followed, see page 5*1. 2 7-

RELIGION.

The controlling idea in the establishment ofAugustana College was to combine Christianwith classical and scientific training—to train

the heart as well as to train the mind. And as

a right training of the heart can only be effectedby the w7ord of God, it follows that this must bemade a subject of careful study and meditation.

In the preparatory and normal courses, twohours each week are devoted to the study of re-

ligion, and five hours a week in the parochialnormal course.

For studies pursued in this subject, see out-

line of courses.All Lutheran students are required to attend

the classes in religion. With students of otherdenominations the study is elective.

ENGLISH.

The English language being our principal

means of thought communication, it becomes of

paramount importance to cultivate its properand most happy use.

It is our aim, therefore, to emphasize suchbranches as develop a proficiency in the use of

the English language.

Reading.—To express properly the thoughtsand sentiments of another, they must be under-stood and appreciated. To obtain this, the

student makes a diligent use of dictionaries andreference books. To teach expression, however,


nothing can take the place of the voice and ges-

ture of the living teacher.

Classes in reading are given three recita-

tions each week during the fall and winterterms.

Orthography and Word Analysis.—It hasbeen found necessary to organize separate clas-

ses for the study of words—their orthography,meaning and use. When the student becomesproficient in spelling, Word Analysis is taken up,

and he learns to classify words according to der-

ivation, and to discover their metaphorical andhidden meaning.

Writing.—Every letter and combination is

analyzed from th^ blackboard. Movement is

necessarily learned by imitation and persistant

practice. When the pupil has learned to writea neat, rapid, and legible hand, he is given a

standing and excused from class. Fine flourish-

ing and artistic penmanship is not required.

Grammar and Composition.—Our aim is that

students shall have, not only a book knowledgeof this subject, but a practical knowledge appliedto tongue and pen in class recitation, every dayconversation, letter-writing, essay writing, etc.

Class A reviewed and completed "HigherLessons/' Class B same text book to lesson 50,

after completing "Graded Lessons/7

Rhetoric.—The class in Rhetoric was con-tinued through the fall and winter terms, Ashort review of the principles of grammar andthe simpler forms of composition was followedby a critical study of style of expression. Ex-tracts from some of the best English productions

2*1 AUGLSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE,

in prose and poetry were analyzed, while thestudent was continually drilled in original com-position work,

Elocution: Our great aim is to secure acorrect and natural expression. The student is

given a thorough drill in orthophony, orthoepy,emphasis, pauses, inflections, force, stress, move-ment, pitch* quality of voice, and gesture.

English and American Literature.—Thestudent is first given a short history of the de-velopment of English and American literature

to create an interest in the subject, and in orderthat American authors may be studied beforethe English, The main object in class instruc-

tion is to elevate the pupil's mind and heart to a

loftier sphere of thought and feeling, and to

lead him to a more perfect appreciation of thegood, the true and the beautiful.

Norwegian,

It is of the utmost importance that the youthof our church are well versed in the Norwegianlanguage! Aside from its rich literature, andpractical importance from a business standpoint,it is, and will continue to be for some time, themain language of our religion. And in order,

that the transition in our church from the Nor-wegian to the English language may be render-ed easy and natural, a knowledge of both lan-

guages is an imperative necessity.

With students of other nationalities thestudy of Nowegian is optional,

For extent of course and texts followed, see

page 2Tt

AUGUSTAN A COLLEGE CATALOGUE. 2.)

LATIN.

The first year's work aims to give the stu-

dent the ability to read fluently and intelligently

the Latin text, master the order of sentences,

impart a knowledge of inflections, rules of syntax,

etc. Together with the daily reading and trans-

lating, practice in writing is carried on at equalpace with it.

In the second year's work, besides readingCaesar's commentaries and Cicero's orations,

considerable time is devoted to Latin prose com-position.

GERMAN.

In the study of this branch the aim is to givethe student sufficient training in the elements of

the language to enable him to read ordinaryprose without difficulty. Much attention is there-

fore paid, to drill in grammatical forms, and to

written exercises in translating from Englishinto German and vice versa.

MATHEMATICS,

Arithmetic.—The aim in all instruction is

to lead the pupil to discover the principles thatunderlie and determine operations; the pupilwill then form his own rules.

The students of arithmetic were last yeardivided into three classes. The A and B classes

completed the study and passed a final examina-tion.

Elementary Algebra.—The class in alge-

bra begins with the fall term and continuesthroughout the year, during which time the textbook is completed and thoroughly reviewed.

24 AUGffSTANA COLLEGE CATALOGUE,

Geometry is taken up the last year of thePreparatory and the Normal courses. Went-worth's Plane and Solid Geometry is completed.The subject is made interesting by practical ex-ercises in mensuration, and original solutions to

propositions given by the instructor.

Bookkeeping.

The Ellis Tablet System of actual businesspractice has been found to be a decided improve-ment on the text book method of teaching book-keeping. All business papers to be furnishedby parties with whom the student deals, comethrough the tablet—the student detaches, dates,

and files. All other papers are filled out fromblank books as in actual business. The teacheracts as the student's banker. The work is ex^amined and checked up at the end of every set,

NATURAL SCIENCES.

Descriptive Geography.—Text book com-pleted and thoroughly reviewed.

Physical Geography.—Text book finished

and reviewed. Special consideration was givento the physical features of the United States.

Numerous experiments were performed.

Physiology and Hygiene.—Text book fin-

ished and reviewed; supplementary lectures il-

lustrated by charts, manikin and microscope;subject thoroughly outlined.

Zoology.—Holder's Elements finished andreviewed. Individual investigation on the partof the student was encouraged. Object study,

dissections and drawings were made in class.


Botany.—Text book finished and reviewed.Every encouragement was given to individualinvestigation and numerous specimens of plants

and flowers were analyzed in class.

Natural Philosophy.—The text book wassupplemented as far as possible, by the objectiveand experimental method of instruction. Spec-ial attention was given to the subject of electric-

ity.

Astronomy.—This is a very interesting anduseful study. The student gains an insight into

the mechanism of the heavens, and many phe-nomena which are generally looked upon as un-explainable mysteries are made clear and simple.

"There is no other science which, apart fromall questions of how or why, supplies so muchto widen the student's range of thought, and to

make him comprehend his place in the infinite

universe."-—Young.

history.

History is studied, not merely as a record of

past events, but as a means to cultivate the rea-

soning powers as well as the memory and imag-ination; it puts us in possession of certain knowl-edge pertaining to sociology; to theories andmethods of government, to the types of civiliza-

tion, of the habits, customs, institutions, re-

ligions, etc., of various peoples.

The class in United Stateshistory completedthe study during the winter term.

General history was completed and thor-oughly reviewed, during the winter and springterms.


CIVICS.

In this class the student is given a thoroughoutline of the state and local government as well

as the federal or national government. Livequestions are introduced into class for discus-

sion. To establish a patriotic regard for coun-try and a love of American institutions, is thehighest aim.

PEDAGOGICS.

Studies under this head comprise didactics,

school management, school economy, schoolpsychology, practice teaching, and a course in

reading. The historical, theoretical, and practi-

cal sides of teaching are diligently pursued dur-ing the last three years of the course.

VOCAL MUSIC.

Vocal music is studied with a view to enablethe student to sing any simple piece of music at

sight.

Two regular classes and a large mixedchoir have been in progress throughout the year.

Special attention is given to expression andthe proper use of the vocal organs.


TOPICAL OUTLINE AND TEXTS FOLLOWED.

English: Appleton's Fifth Reader, Reed and Kellogg'sGraded Lessons, Reed and Kellog"g"'s Higher Lessons,Spencerian Penmanship, Swinton's Word Book, Swin-ton's Word Analysis, Swett's Elocution, Painter's Eng-lish and American Literature, Genung's Rhetoric, Es-says and Orations

Norwegian: Eriksen and Paulsen's Readers, Platou'sGrammar, Petersen's Scandinavian History, Broch andSeip's Literaturhistorie, Norwegian Classics, Essaysand Orations.

Latin: Collar and Daniell's First Latin Hook, RolfWs ViriRomas. Caesar's Commentaries, Cicero's Orations, Ben-nett's Latin Composition, Bennett's Latin Grammar.

German: Joynes-Meissner's German Grammar, Guerber'sMserchen und Erzaehlungen I. II., Baumbach's Nico-tiana, Zschokke's Der Zerbf ochene Krug" and Schiller'sWilhelmTell.

Natural Science: Eclectic Descriptive Geography, Apple-ton's Physical Geography, Hutchison's Physiology,Holder's Zoology? Bergen's Botany, Gage's Physics, Le-Conts's Geology, and Young"'s Astronomy.

Mathematics: Robinson's Complete Arithmetic, Went-worth's Elements of Algebra, and Wentworth's Planeand Solid Geometry.

History: Fiske's U. S. History, Meyers' General History,Peterson's History of Norway, Sweden and Denmark,Painter's History of Education and Current History.

Civics: Smith and Young"'s National and State Series.

Religion: Explanations to Luther's Catechism, Vog"t's

Sacred History, Bible Study, Tonning's Dogmatics,

Nissen's Church History, Symbolics and Catechetics.

Vocal Music; The Ideal Music Chart by Congdon and Mc-Fadon, Whiting's Y P. Song Book, Franklin SquareSong" Collection No I, and New Century Class Book.

Bookkeeping: Ellis' New Business Practice or Tablet Sys-tem of Bookkeeping".

Drawing: Krusi's Series.

Pedagogics: Shoup's Didactics, White's School Manage-ment, White's Elements of Pedagogy, Practice Teach-ing', Lectures and a Course of Reading"


GENERAL INFORMATION

EXPENSES.

Tuition, Pall Term, ten weeks $ 7 25Tuition, Winter Term, sixteen weeks 12 50Tuition, Spring" Term, ten weeks 7 25

Total Tuition and Library fee $27 00

Room-rent, Light and Fuel, Pall Term $ 4 00Room-rent, Light and Fuel, Winter Term 9 40Room-rent, Light and Fuel, Spring; Term 4 00

Total Room-rent, Light and Fuel $17 40

Good, wholesome table board has been furnished duringthe past year at $1.35 to $1.50 per week The students havea well organized boarding club. Its officers are a manager,a caterer, a treasurer, and heads of tables. A committeerepresenting the several tables decides upon the bill of fare.

The entire expense for one school year of thirty-six weeks,including tuition, room, light, fuel and board, is, as will beseen from the above, less than $100.

MUSIC, FALL OR SPRING TERM—TEN WEEKS-

Piano or Organ, one lesson per week. $ 5 00Piano or Organ, two lessons per week 10 00

MUSIC, WINTER TERM—SIXTEEN WEEKS

Piano or Organ, one lesson per week $ 8 00Piano or Organ, two lessons per week 16 00

Organ rent, 10 cents per week: piano rent. 15 cents perweek.

Books will be repurchased at a reasonable discount for

use from students wishing to dispose of them at the end of

any term.

Students pay in advance from the time of entering until

the end of the term. No tuition will be accepted for less

than half a term, unless student enters in the latter part of

a term, in which case he pays for the remainder of the same.No allowance is made for absence during the first week of

a term, and no tuition is refunded to students

No exception is made to the above rule, unless in thecase of teachers actually entering upon the work of teach-ing or incases of severe and protracted illness.


ROOMS.

The rooms to rent in the building will this

year be used for the accommodation of youngmen only. Rooms and board will be securedfor young ladies in private families living nearthe College at an expense of from $2.00 to $2.50

per week. Young ladies desiring such accomo-dations will write the president of the Collegeand he will make all desired arrangements be-

fore the opening of school, so that when they ar-

rive all will be in readiness for them. Boys are

expected to take rooms in the building as longas it can afford accommodations.

LOCATION.

Canton is one of the most beautifully locatedcities in the west; it is not a Dakota prairie town,hut snugly situated in a bend of the Big SiouxRiver opposite the Iowa bluffs. The city has anabundance of trees, two long distance telephonelines, an extensive local telephone system in

operation, many elegant residences, electric

lights, and a fine system of water works. It hasrailroad connections, north, south, east, and west,

being located at the junction of the Iowa andDakota division of the C. M. & St. P. R. R. withthe Sioux City and Dakota division of the samerailway. Its population of about 2,000 is com-posed of an enterprising and highly moral class

of people, and the city commends itself to thosewho are anxious that their sons and daughtersshall be surrounded by good moral influenceswhen attending school away from home.

ADMINISTRATION.

Students are received as ladies and gentle-men, and as such are trusted to conduct them-

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selves in truthfulness and uprightness, in kii.cl-

ness and respect, in diligence and sobriety, in

obedience to law and maintenance of order, andsuch regard for Christian institutions as becomesmembers of a Christian college.

It is an implied contract that all who enterthe college agree to fulfill in all respects this

trust, and no student will be retained in the in-

stitution who persistently disregards the rules orneglects his duties.

Only such rules are imposed as experienceteaches are necessary to secure unity and regu-larity^in school work, prevent improper conduct,and maintain the proper dignity of a Christianinstitution.

Examinations are held at the end of eachterm and a correct statement of the deportment,work, and advancement of each student is keptand placed on the College Record.

MANAGEMENT.

At a meeting held at Augustana College,February 6th and 7th, 1895, by delegates fromthe several congregations in the vicinity of Can-ton, an association was formed, called theAugustana College Association. The UnitedChurch has transferred the management of the

College to this association, but has not entirely

withdrawn its financial support. Last year thechurch appropriated $100 for repairs and S500for running expenses.

ADMISSION.

No examinations are required of studentsentering the first year of a course. Studentswishing to enter advanced classes are required


to pass examination in all branches preceeding,or present testimonials from accredited schoolsof having completed such studies.

Testimonials of good moral character shouldbe presented by all new students.

DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.

On school days all students are expected to

be present at morning devotional exercises heldin the chapel by members of the faculty; at

other times, those who room in the building orimmediate vicinity.

Students are expected to attend Sabbathservices regularly.

LIBRARY.

A well-lighted reading-room and library hasbeen set aside for the use of the students, wherethey will find some of the choicest gems in

American, English, and Norwegian literature, as

well as newspapers and periodicals.

A fee of 25 cents for each of the fall andspring terms and 50 cents for the winter term is

charged to help pay expenses.

SOCIETIES.

Much efficient work has been done by stu-

dents' societies during the past year. The"Adelphic" has held bi-weekly meetings for thetraining of its members in parliamentary law andskillful use of the English language. "Vikingen"held bi-weekly meetings during the winter term.The ''Young People's Luther League," hasheld meetings regularly throughout the yearand we are confident that lasting good has beenaccomplished.

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THINGS TO TAKE ALONG.

A Bible, song book, and such other books asyou may have that are in use here, (see page27). Roomers in the building will furnish their

own bed clothing, towels and toilet articles.

Rooms are furnished with stoves, tables andbedsteads only.

DAILY ROUTINE,

Students rise at 6:00 a. m.; breakfast at 6:30;study from 7:15 to 8:00; assemble for roll call andmorning devotion 8:10; recite or study from 8:30to 12:15 p. m., and from 2:00 to 5:00 p. m.; as-

semble for evening devotion at 7:00 p. m.; studyfrom 7:15 to 9:30 p. m.: retire at 10:00 p. m. OnMondays the time after morning devotion from8:30 to 1 1 :oo a. m. is devoted to study. On Sun-days the time for rising is one hour later andstudents assemble for morning devotion andBible class at 9:00 a. m.

For catalogues or further information, ad-dress the president,

A. Q. TUVE, Canton, So. Dak.

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NEW BUILDINGS.

We are glad to announce to our friends andformer students that the hope and desire of theschool for larger accommodations is about to

be realized. The city of Canton has perfectedarrangements, by the means of which it is ready,at any time, to furnish our building committeewith $10,000, provided that $20,000 can be raised

among" the people of our several congregations.The Board of Regents has accepted this offer a&

an opportunity to upbuild a school in our midstthat shall not be wanting in accommodations andthat shall be a credit to our people and ourchurch.

We appeal to all friend's of the school, into

whose hands this catalogue may come, to ouralumni, and to all our former students, to do all

in their power and assist in every effort that will

be put forth by the committee on finances to

raise the required sum.The Board of Regents has such perfect faith

in the liberality and willingness of our people to

respond to this call that preparations for theERECTION OF THE FIRST BUILDING IS ALREADY PN

PROGRESS.As an instance of with what zeal our people

are ready to second the efforts of the Board of

Regents, can be mentioned, that in one smallcongregation outside the city of Canton $900was raised from fifteen subscribers. The sub-scriptions running from $50 to $100.

But let us not be too sanguine, if we shall

succeed we must enlist in the common cause thehelp of every man and woman, yes even thechildren, in our several congregations.

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