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The Rhythm And Harmony In The Poems Fo Alphonse De Lamartine, Lourette Mary Booz

Bachelors’ Theses

The present interpretation of the rhythm and harmony in the poetry of Lamartine does not aim to cover all his works. The poems selected were thought to have the greatest amount of rhythm and harmony.

The Homestead Act Of 1862, Caroline A. Bodovinac

Bachelors’ Theses

The aim of this- thesis has been to give a sketch of the historical development and operations of the Homestead Act of 1862.

Criticism Of The English Novel In The Eighteenth Century, Natalie Blyn

Bachelors’ Theses

The difficulty which presents itself to anyone writing a work such as this is the determination of the standard of criticism that can be applied to the novels of the eighteenth century. It is for this reason that it is necessary to make a rather intensive study of the biographers of the novelists of that period and the men who devoted a great amount of time and labor to this task. Merely to read the novels is not sufficient. For, although one can obtain a fairly accurate determination of the author's purpose and and ideas, one can never be very …

A Comparison Of Gaius Valerius Catullus And Robert Herrick, Mary Jeanne Bizjak

Bachelors’ Theses

In writing this thesis my object has been to compare the poetry of Catullus with that of Herrick. I have tried to bring out the influence of Catullus upon Herrick. I have also tried to make a critical study of each poet's works, and to bring out the similarity of their poetry. It was necessary to read all the poems of Catullus with the aid of the translation by F. W. Cornish, and to read the complete poems of Herrick.

Supervision And Student-Teaching In The Elementary Grades, Margaret Markey Bennett

Bachelors’ Theses

Sane Supervision carries with it three sets of principles. "Growing" is the great end - the growing of all together - growth is the essence or good life - to grow is to live. The teacher's business is to help the child to grow. The child influences in turn others to grow. The supervisor works with the teacher to help them to grow as persons in themselves and also specifically in their chosen work. "Professional Study is Necessary". Proper study of avail­able sources will throw light on nature, processes of learn­ing, of method, of subject-matter. If teachers will avail themselves …

Student Publications: Organization And Educational Values In The Elementary School And The Junior And Senior High School, Lucy F. Elberfeld

Bachelors’ Theses

An attempt is here made to show by a brief survey the various types of student publications in the elementary and junior and senior high school. The magazine, the yearbook, the handbook and the newspaper are outlined, in order to show how they may be practically carried out in our schools. The newspaper, being the most popular, is given increasingly greater emphasis. The duties, responsibilities and helpful characteristics of the faculty adviser are enumerated.

With the concrete examples of the technical procedures for these four types illustrated, I have endeavored to accumulate sufficient evidences of claimed values to justify the …

A Study Of The Inhibiting Value Of Various Separators On The Plating Of Lead, Lawrence E. Ehrnst

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis was suggested by the work of Mr. B. J. Pozorski and Mr. W. Adashek. Mr. Pozorski investigated the inhibiting qualities of various separators when placed between two platinum electrodes in a copper sulfate solution. Mr. Adashek worked on the efficiency of various lead plating solutions using lead electrodes and electrlyes containing soluble lead salts. Combining the work of these men, the author is investigating the prohibitive plating properties of various separator using a lead plating solution. By so doing, the investigation has a closer relationship to the actual performance of the storage battery .

The Rationality Of Belief, Thos. G. Egan

Bachelors’ Theses

In a philosophical discussion it is necessary, before any hope of mutual understanding can be attained, to make clear the meanings in which terms are to be used. this, I believe, is especially true in any investigation concerning the mind. The modern controversies about knowledge, how it is acquired, and whether or not knowledge is really attainable are too numerous to describe. Materialistic systems of philosophy all base their arguments on the central thesis that the mind is the brain and that there is no necessity of supposing a spiritual entity. An inspection of our concepts demonstrates the folly of …

Ruth Schaumann, Olivia Franzen

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis has been divided into four Chapters, the first of which presents what meager information the author has been able to obtain regarding the personal history of Ruth Schaumann, the second a chronological outline of her works and a short analysis of her poetry and prose works, including quotations from "Die Kathedrale", "Der Knospengrund", and "Der Rebenhag". In the fourth Chapter the author has attempted, by means of a comparison or Ruth Sohaumann's works with those or other leading German Catholic authors, to portray her personal impressions, and indicate her idea of Ruth Sohaumann's possible future in the literary …

Considerations Of The Spleen, Roy P. Forster

Bachelors’ Theses

In this brief paper I have made no attempt to completely cover the field of splenic investigation. In­ deed, some of the supposedly important functions of the spleen I have but mentioned, while to some of the doubtful and less important I have devoted whole chapters. This paper is to be considered complementary to work done in other phases of the spleen's activity by Mr. C. Fox and Mr. M. Gilbert here at Marquette in 1931. Their papers considered the spleen as to its comparative anatomy in the vertebrates, and its reservoir function and haemo­poietic activity.

Trends In The Teaching Of Oral And Written English In The Upper Grades, Alice E. Fowler

Bachelors’ Theses

English is a unit of study. Including in its scope "language" in the lower grades and spelling, reading, composition and grammar in the upper, it is by far the most important subject in our schools. All parts of this whole are closely interwoven, and the study of one of these branches is the study of the whole. An understanding of grammar aids in cor­rect expression; a knowledge of the difficulties of composi­tion lays a foundation for a true appreciation of literature; and literature itself is the best aid in the art of graceful and powerful composition.

Thomas William Robertson, The Mid-Victorian Dramatist, James A. Fitzpatrick

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the purpose of this thesis to determine the position of Thomas William Robertson in the dramatic history of the nineteenth century, and to discover what contributions, if any, he made to the drama of this period. In addition to making a careful analysis of Robertson's more important dramas, I have read all the outstanding dramatic histories of the middle of the last century and some of its popular dramatic works. In my investigation of this problem I have explained the dramatic conditions of the early and mid-nineteenth century, revealed the characteristic tendencies of its popular plays, set forth …

Hyperbolic Functions, Dolores Fitzgerald

Bachelors’ Theses

No abstract provided.

The Relation Of Faith And Reason In The Philosophy Of St. Thomas Aquinas, Leo A. Fendryk

Bachelors’ Theses

The history of philosophy is a story of few problems and many solutions. From Thales of Miletus to Jacques Maritain and Christopher Dawson, man has sought to answer for questions concerning the things of his experience. Those questions are the what, the whence, the why, and the who. Man has answered these questions in a variety of ways, and in his answers he has left behind him his philosophic systems for the ages to interpret.

The Critical Opinions Of Dr. Samuel Johnson On The Works Of Alexander Pope, Richard J. Hennessey Jr.

Bachelors’ Theses

In this thesis it is my purpose to set forth the critical opinions of Dr. Johnson on the works of Alexander Pope. To accomplish this purpose I shall first treat the lives and outside influences on the writings of these two men and then take up other factors which would affect either Pope as a poet or Johnson as a critic. I shall then present the critical opinions of Dr. Johnson both on Pope as a poet and upon some of his more important literary efforts.

The Woman Referee In The Juvenile Court, Lenore M. Healy

Bachelors’ Theses

There is a need in our Juvenile Courts of today for women referees to handle the cases of all girl delinquents; a need for women who possess an understanding of the problems, temptations and weaknesses of young girls; women who are sympathetic and kind, yet not of a fawning nature; women with foresight and vision which will enable and assist them in making proper and suitable treatment and disposition of girl problems.

The History Of Play In Education, Esther M. Hayes

Bachelors’ Theses

The value of play in education is no longer questioned by those who have studied the subject.

Play is an element in education. There is no contrast between play and education. Knowledge is useful only so far as it promotes efficiency in the practical affairs of life. It is in play that the child gains control of his body, acquires accuracy and preci­sion in motion and judges distances, sights, and sounds.

The most fundamental lesson of character training is sports­manship. It would be well worth putting play into the curriculum for this reason alone. Play is the most perfect democracy. …

The Roman Home, Loretta B. Kreuz

Bachelors’ Theses

The discussion of any sort of home life is always interesting because the word "home" connotes so many things dear to the heart of almost everyone. A home deals with humane, both children and adults, and as such contains the lure of human interest. The home is the center of the real life of each individual; there are his sorrows and griefs, his joys and gay times. In the home, children are moulded into great men and women or just weakling. From time immemorial the sanctity of the home was strictly upheld by some sort of marriage laws. And finally, …

Imitations Of Greek Tragedy In English Literature, Janet O'Neill

Bachelors’ Theses

In the pages that follow there has been no attempt to cover the entire subject of imitations of Greek tragedy in English literature. Four prominet literary works, considered as imitations of Greek tragedy, have been selected for discussion as to their imitative qualities. The guiding principles for this discussion were gathered from a perusal and analysis of the works of Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Euripides. Much valuable information was also gained from The Tragic Drama of the Greeks, by A. E. Haigh.

The Problem Child : A Survey, Ida M. Opperud

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of the writer in making this study is to gain a better understanding of problem children, and to learn what are present trends in the handling of such cases, that she may be able to apply this knowledge in her own field and adapt it to the particular children with whom she comes in contact.

This survey is concerned with personality and behavior problems. The subject was considered under three general heads: First, the causes of maladjustment, second, the types of maladjustment, and third, the methods of treatment.

The sources of material used in this study are books …

Silent Reading In The Second Grade, Gertrude O'Neill

Bachelors’ Theses

Silent Reading has been discussed very extensively by many of the best educators of the present day. Numerous investigations have been made so that we have quite an accurate knowledge of most of the vital things that are included in the process.

But a subject of so great importance and one which was wholly ignored until within a few decades, cannot be given too much consideration.

The reading in the primary grades should, to a great extent, be oral. However, a great deal of silent reading can be accomplished in the second grade.

Therefore, it is my purpose in writing …

Menander As A Source Of Terence, Jane F. Kramer

Bachelors’ Theses

The present work is an attempt to survey the ancient comedy of the classical stage, by a study of its most outstanding exponents, Aristophanes, Menander, and Terence. The author hopes that this thesis may be acceptable to some of those, who without being professed scholars, are yet interested in the ancient Greek and Roman authors, and their conception of the comic art.

Besides the plays of Aristophanes, Menander, and Terence, the works of Willard Smith, Philippe Legrande, and Alfred Croiset are among the more important sources consulted in the writing of this thesis.

The Function Of Play In The Primary Grades, Florence K. Mccabe

Bachelors’ Theses

Play is universal. It is a form of language by means of which people all over the world express their emotions. It is not confined to any one people; it is not isolated to any one section of the world. In the kingdom as well as in the republic play reigns supreme. No law can or does attempt to suppress it, for leaders everywhere recognize the valuable part it holds in the life of man.

Value Of Reading In Character Training In The Intermediate Grades, Manilla R. Larson

Bachelors’ Theses

This paper is an effort to find to what extent the technical development of Character Training can be adjusted to the reading program. To reach a conclusion a study was first made of the general aim of education and of character training in particular. The various methods used in teaching character were taken under consideration. Finally, the intrinsic value of reading and its adjustment to an objective character training program were considered.

Determination Of The Adsorptive Power Of Charcoal For Caffein In Coffee Infusions, James G. Lappa

Bachelors’ Theses

In recent years, the American public has been confronted with considerable advertising on the part of the large coffee merchants with regard to the reputed harmful effects of the caffein contained in coffee. The attitude taken against this constituent of coffee, was of course, determined by the form of coffee sold by the respective merchants, those handling the ordinary form stressing the importance of correct brewing in preventing any nervous disorders or loss of sleep, and those selling the decaffeinized brand blaming the caffein as the cause. There is considerable disagreement between authorities on this question,since most knowledge of the …

Health Education In The Primary Grades, Editta S. Kyro

Bachelors’ Theses

Our foremost educators in their most recent statements of educational principles and objectives, are quite seriously placing health as the first and fundamental objective of education. The need and value of health activities in schools has been recognized by them, and as a result, they have concluded that the protection of a child’s health is a fundamental school obligation.

A Statistical Study Of Delinquency In Milwaukee County, Esther P. Krygier

Bachelors’ Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to present to the reader the problem of Juvenile Delinquency as it exists in Milwaukee County today, the extent of it, the types of delinquency and the disposition of the offenders.

Diagnostic And Remedial Work In Reading In The Intermediate Grades, Lillian E. Hatter

Bachelors’ Theses

No abstract provided.

Current Efficiency Of Various Chromium Plating Baths, Clarence R. Hanus

Bachelors’ Theses

Chromium is one of the hardest metals and when properly plated gives a beautiful lustre. It has a fine resistance to oxidizing agents and does not tarnish up to 600°C. Oxygen has little effect on chromium plate, making the latter invaluable for embellishments and decorative purposes.

However, there are difficulties to be overcome in chromium plating, such as,

1. Poor throwing power.
2. Formation of trivalent chromium.
3. Evolution of hydrogen at the cathode.

It has been found that current efficiency is low, resulting in low throwing power, uneven plating and waste of electric energy.

In this thesis it will be attempted to …

Recreatory Reading In The Fourth Grade, Harriet Hagerty

Bachelors’ Theses

It is the purpose this contribution:

1. to show the importance of recreatory reading in the fourth grade;
2. to set forth the objectives of recreatory reading, and
3. to point out how these objectives may be realized by indicating specific devices to be used.