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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1960
THE J-TAC
PAGE THREE!
Language Prof Makes
^Us@ of Teaching Devices
BY STAN WEINBERG
There are many devices that can
be used in the instruction of a
language course in college and
Russell Peterson, instructor of
Spanish and French at TSC is
putting many of them to . work.
Some of the devices that Peterson
has employed include tape record-
ings, phonograph records and the
use of foreign students to help
instruct the class,
Peterson said the tape recorder
has been valuable in several phases
of language instruction. Students
can record their own voices, re-
citing Spanish or French and then
play the recording' back to
hear their own pronunciation. The
tape recorder has also taken the
instructor's place in the classroom
on occasions. During a short ab-
sence, Peterson tape recorded en-
tire lectures and was able to "con-
duct'' class while. being miles
away. In addition to giving
Straight subject matter, Peterson
demonstrated his familiarity with
student classroom behavior by
making side remarks to various
jnembers of the class.
Language Drill
Another form of help for the
• student is the use of language drill
phonograph records. These records
are used mostly during the labora-
tory periods and are valuable in
giving the student oral drill. By
'repeating a series of words or
phrases and having a short pause
between words the student has a
^chance to repeat the words,
Mr.. Peterson has tried to help
the students by actually speaking
the language as touch as possible
during the lecture and laboratory
periods. He also tries to familarize
the students with the language
,they ai'e studying. He does this
- by defining and giving the history
of pome of the words. The instruc-
tor said he feels a little humor in-
jected -into the classroom lectures
makes the lesson "a little more; pal-
pable for the -student. He believes
students are 'in a better mood foi*.
learning whe'n they are relaxed
and feel comfortable.
Another attempt Mr. Peterson
makes to help his students is re-
Cording short wave broadcasts on
■his tape-recorder and then playing
• them back for the class. He re-
cords a good many French and
Spanish prdgrarrts for this pur-
pose.
Foreign Students .
Rodalfo Dieguez, a foreign stu-
iSeh't from Cuba has also been a
great help In the instruction of
the Spanish language students.
" KodaH'o has been contributing free
G. K. LEWALLEN
153 E. Washington
WESTERN STORE
time to come to the laboratory
classes and help by giving oral
exercises in his native language
and he has also been a valuable
source for current information
about Cuba.
Mr, Peterson feels that class
participation is one of the best
ways for students to learn a lan-
guage' and keep their interest in
it. He accomplishes this' by having
students take care of much of the
correspondence that is done in con-
nection with the lessons. If a mis-
take or question arises that is
related to the contents of the text-
book, a student is asked to write
the author or publisher of the book
and inform them of their suspect-
ed error. Many letters have been
sent and there have been a good
many replies from the people in-
volved with the textbook. There
is a bulletin board- outside of class-
room 209 in the Administration
Building on which Mr. Peterson
places all these letters and any
other information dealing with
foreign languages.
Library Study
The library also has been put
to use in the instruction of foreign
language . students; by using the
study room and the sound system
to play records, the feeling of a
less informal lecture or laboratory
period is held by the class.
Foreign newspapers have been
ordered for the classes and these
will be used in getting the clas3
familiar "with the language in daily
use. It also will help the student
to get to know the. people of the
countries and how they live.
Though he thinks that all the
classroom techniques used are ben-
eficial in the learning of a. langu-
age, Mr. Peterson said the best
help for the student is -study. He
gives homework assignments for
the purpose4 of getting the stu->
dent familiar with the lesson. The
instructor recommends the use of
study cards. These can be made
by the students, using 3 x 5 index
cards, and placing the foreign
word, or phrase on one side and
the English translation on the
other side. These ciirds can be a
great aid In learning a "particular
lesson, Mr. Peterson also recdm-;
mended studying in small groups
who are mutually interested in
learning the language.
With all of the teaching tech-
niques and special gimmicks that
"he already uses, instructor Peter-
son is always looking for methods
that are better. It is a sure bet
that when a better way of teach-
ing is found, he will be among the
first to try it.
MAJESTIC
BARBER SHOP
Wade and A. 0. Holley
SHOE SHINES
Chairman W. Mill
Announces 100%
UF Contributors
Fifteen of 24 departments at
Tarleton State College' are 100c/,
contributors to the 1959-60 United
Fund campaign, Chairman W. F.
Hill announced last week. Those
contributing who were '100% are
the President's office, the Dean's
office, the Fiscal office, and the
English and Languages Depart-
ment,
Others are1 the Home Economics
Department, the Physical Educa-
tion Department, the Division of
Fine Arts, the Library, the ROTC
Uniform Handling Department,
the College Store, the College Hos-
pital, and the Dining Hall.
The goal of the United Fund
drive this year was $1,350.00. A
total of $1,070.35 was donated in
cash, and $45.00 were pledged.
This makes a total of $1,116.85 as
a result of the entire drive; which
is not. quite as much as was ex-
pected,
"We want to extend our sincere
appreciation to all who donated to
such an important fund as the
United Fund," said Dr. Hill, who
is head of the TSC mathematics
department. He also expressed his
appreciation to all who contributed
their time and hard work to mak-
ing' this drive a siiceess.
Reporter Finds Few
Seasonal Resolutions
Wesleyan Vespers
Features Faculty
The Eev. Frank Leach, director
of the Wesley Foundation, an-
nounced to the J'-Tae yesterday
that this week's Vespers will
feature speakers from the -TSC
-faculty and administration. The
-theme will be a study of higher
education, he said.
Dean Cunyua will speak this
evening on the subject "What ia
the purpose of a state-supported
college?"
Tomorrow, Dr. p. A. Grant of
the Social Science Department will
present the program on "Separa-
tion of church and state in the col-
lege situation."
Mrs. Mary Staig, also of the
Social Science Department, #111
speak at the Thursday Vesper on
''Why does 'the church have in-
stitutions of higher education'!"
The Vespers are held freffti' G to
6:30 p.m. in tlx® Wesley Founda-
tion.
Do people still make New Year's
resolutions? It used to be that
nearly everyone made resolutions
of some sort, but almost everyone
has either forgotten to or just
doesn't want to.
Here are a few students that
still make resolutions.
Jame's Angell, secondary educa-
tion major from Stephenville, said
that he was going to try to make
better- grades and study harder
instead of going to Dublin, and to
try not to talk so'much, and lastly,
to cease invading the rooms of
dorm students around 12 p. m.
It. V, Stanford, math major from
Cranfills Gap, Texas, vowed that
he would keep Kim Orrell (5' 4")
for a roommate so that his per-
sonal belongings could be put on
the top shelf and not be bothered,
and he said that he would not stop
trying until he found a brand of
cigarettes that rtoboby likes so
that he will be free of bums, and
above all, he said, "I want to take
another course in history so I
Cafeteria Invites
Students to Standi
In Line in Foyer
The dining hall staff last week
told the J-Tac that sudents waiting
in line for meals are welcome to
form lines in the foyer and stand
in line out of t"he weather.
Music in "the dining hall, an of-
ficial said, is selected and approv-
ed by the Foods Council, which
meets each first- and third Wed-
nesday of each month. Members
fo the council are Nancy Driver,
Virginia Tejtopleton, Sunela Huck-
abee, Billy Bob Sandford, James
Rivers, Allen Am, Bob Big-ham,
and Alice Sheffield.
The dining hall asked that per-
sons with suggestions regarding
food, music, or other matters per-
taining to the dining hall present
"their suggestions to members of
the Foods Council.
' Dijjing hall personnel also asked
that students do not crush cigaret-
tes oh the floor. Containers for
the cigarettes are placed at the
door and at the cash Register.
Compliments of the College Store
CMES * JOURNAL! S fA ♦ COCtfc
01
SPELLING STUDIED
COLUMBUS, Ohio { — When
an insurance executive lamented
that new employes have not learn-
ed -how to spell while in school,
high school English teacher Myron
T.Seifert directed hin students to
write 600 business executives
about, the situation,
•Most 'replied, and Seifer's 'stu-
dent's have been analyzing (heir
own spelling ability and learning
habits in terms of what the buss
nesBmeri say 'is'necessary for suc-
Seiss. Ohio State University's edu-
cational research bureau ia making
a related study.
can catch up on. my sleep."
Kim Orrell, a 5' 4" Pre-Vet ma-
jor who came to TSC from Mans-
field, Texas, said that first of all
he wanted to start dating girls
more often so that he could broad-
en his social life. Kim also vowed
to eat more food' so that he can
grow to be a big man. Kim said
that most of all he wanted to pass
organic Chemistry,
Weyland Rapp, a Pre-Med ma-
jor from Electra,. Texas, swore to
find a roommate who isn't a rock
'n roll enthusiast, to( pass Algebra.
101 under Mr. Bielss, and to try to
keep his motorcycle in running
condition.
Home Ec Students
To See Youth Fair
Miss Mattie Walker, Head of
Home Economies Department, has
announced that a group of second
year home economics major will
accompany her to the Brown
County Youth Fair held in Brown-
wood Jan. 15.
The Tarleton coeds will judge
dresses made and modeled by a
large group of young ladies from
Brown County schools and eluba,
The style. show will by. staged
in five divisions; clothing foi?
school, sports, dress, and formal
occasions. The models will be judg-
ed on their choice of accessories
sis well as the costume itself.
MAJESTIC
Tuesday ancl Wednesday
Goliath and the Barbarians
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Third Man on the Mountain
Sunday and Monday
Beloved Infidel
PALACE
Tuesday and Wednesday
The Naked Maja
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
A Summer Place
Sunday and Monday
A Summer Place
Bealls I
quality merchandise
Stephenville, Texas
Welcome
Tarleton
Students
and
Faculty
Beall's ti'uata your stay at SC will he pleasant and profitable
&hd wo incite you td visit our store at your first opportunity.
tot your clothing needs.
"Do you have a book that tell^ you how to write home for
money?"
WE SALUTE... Bob Barnett
of Fairy, Texas, All-Conference football end, All-State Juni«r
College, Wigwam Wisemen of America All-Star, First Team
Williamson JC selection and NJCAA All-American.
JAKE & DOROTHY'S CAFE
FINEST OF FINE FOODS
AT POPULAR PRICES
FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE
East of the Square
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