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It has been suggested by a professor of this university From the volume of mutthat entirely too much emphasis is being placed on French as a foreign language in our high schools. One may argue terings and grumblings which that because of Quebec, French is the obvious language to greeted last week’s editorial, teach, but are we limiting our scope by emphasizing only I fully expected to be snowed French? It was pointed out to me that in two decades the under by reams of indignant number of Spanish speaking people in this hemisphere will responses. Two pieces of exceed the English speaking peoples. writing were submitted in _ There arises from this fact another point worth con- your defence engineers sidering. If we are to base our channel of language study on only two. True to my word population growth, then Chinese would be the logical choice I have printed them. Both of study. By this, one can readily see where the problem lies. are fiery engines of destrucWhich language institutes should we begin and, more tion which tear my argument important, why the study of that particular language? There down (or so they think) but are those who feel that Russian must be given consideration go no further than that. No and of course, there is German, Polish, Italian, etc. The excuse was offered, no solution was offered; in fact they list is very long indeed. plead not guilty. IncidentThe basis of this need lies in politics. International polities are forcing us to enlarge our scope, but, is there ally, both articles were penreally any need for a great outpouring of time, energy and ned from second hand informoney on the teaching of several foreign languages such as mation but you engineers Chinese, Spanish, or Russian ? I feel the problem can easily will enjoy them for they tell be solved by an international agreement to place emphasis you what you want to hear. on one language. Certainly the teaching of others should be My only regret over this continued, but the “international” language should be incident is that it did not stressed. As to what that one tongue will be, one can only occur weeks ago for I feel it give the problem to wiser men and hope for a quick and provides interesting reading and arouses feelings if nothintelligent decision. ing else. The lack of aroused feelings on this campus has been pathetic. Next week’s issue of the paper will be the last this term, so to end things up with a real bang, why, doesn’t evervone run A “Modern Poem” submitThe beauty of the poem for his respective dictionary, lies in the pattern that it turn and fire. ted for “Modern Criticism.” exposes to the mind’s eye and, like good modern paintLOVE’S DAY ing, depends as much on the A Mediaeval Metaphor parts of the paper which are Love’s Day left blank as it does on the IS that day covered with the outWhen Love drops his garbage parts pouring of human energy. And I beneath, gathering This poem assails the sight scraps, with the blank spots left on Disdain to duck. the page, with the irregular Enots, S. J. endings for the lines which lend variation to the print Criticism : and non-print. After all, one If you found yourself in a A la Modern Critic does not eat what does not Communist state, financially Today, in this hurried, look good to him; why should unfit to continue your educafly-by-night world, we often one read what does not im- tion, and the only possible do not take the time to judge mediately appeal to his sight? way of advancement. was the gems of literature that One must also feel in this through state aid, would you come our way because they poem an intense delight in accept Communism and reare not clothed in the finer the juxtaposition of words ceive advanced learning for raiment of a large handsomnot ordinarily seen together; being politically correct, or ely bound volume that graces this placement of words gives would you reject it and the shelf of a library or point and tension to the remain one of the lower reposes in the inner sanctum image here expressed. Seldom working class? The son of a of one able to afford the best does one think of garbage pastor in East Germany is in life that money can buy. and love so closely inter- given exactly this choice in Too often we also judge by linked. Now here is a fine the film “Question 7”. Proquantity rather than quality. sense of the real clashing duced by Lothar Wolff for It is important then, that a with the ideal and so de- Louis de Rochemont Assoccritic, coming across one of stroying the latter concep- iates, emphasis and dramathese little gems, brings it tion that one must feel pity tization is placed on the forth to sparkle brilliantly in and deep pathos for the conflict between the Comthe sunshine of success. author and his emotion. The munist state and the ChristSuch a poem is the re- final line both climaxes and ian Church. cently discovered Love‘s Day Rather than to try and clinches the idea. Does not which I found by accident, one feel revulsion at the impress the student with the scribbled on a ‘discarded cig- prospect of being hit with a political aspects and moral arette paper in the pad of a pail of garbage? issues involved in this film, former beatnik. This delightwe suggest that he see it for Here reader, intensely and ful poem is herewith printed himself and draw his own beautifully put, neatly, not for all to catch its neat turns wastefully expressed, lies a conclusions. in phrasing and to feel with great poem, destined for The Premiere showing of the author the neglect and posterity. We hope that in “Question ‘7” in Kitchener disillusionment which come exploring other pads we may will be at the Capitol Theatre after one has been dismissed be able to bring to light more starting March 13th. Special by his mistress; But other culture - enriching material discount coupons, courtesy than the biographical con- that would be lost without of the Lutheran church, are tent, the poem has much to our diligence. available for all University offer; . biography is but a students from the school sideline. A. I. Dust bookstore.
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Try opening your eyes a little wider, Mr. Welsh before you. single out one faculty to criticize. After reading your “editorial” regarding the drunken state of engineers at the McMaster basketball game, I did a little research of my own. The results are as follows: One of all the engineers that attended the game, only ONE was truly drunk. This, one engineer (out of approximately 350 on campus) appears to be your justification for labelling all of us as drunken bums. Your keen observation seems to have neglected’s certain science student, equally as “stoned,” as the engineer you chose to criticize. In fact, you became completely blind to’ the fact that a couple of arts students were by no means sober themselves. At any social function, Mr. Welsh, there are always a few who try to outdo a sponge when it comes to “soaking it up.” But these few cannot be singled out to any one class or group. You will find those who like to drink at any gathering, whether it is a meeting of the Physics Club or a meeting of the Basket Weaver’s Club. At a time when unity would seem to be our Common goal on campus, you advocate a division within the University. From what philosophical wisdom was this conelusion drawn? If you wish to criticize in the future, Mr. Welsh, criticize the individual, not the group to which he belongs. Peter Barnes, 3A Eng
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The CORYPHAEUS Published by the undergraduate student body of the University of Waterloo, under the authorization of the acting Board of Publications. Publications Office, Annex 2, The University of Waterloo, Phone SH 5-0571 and SH 3-2681. The opinions expressed herein represent the freedom of expression of a responsible, autonomous society. Editor-in-Chief: George Welsh Assistant Editor: Harry Johnson Arts Editor: Sandy Sanders Science Editor: Dennis Cann Engineering Editors: Bill Schneider, Peter Barnes Feature Editor: Marg. Townsend Sports Editor: Lewis Taylor Circulation and Production: Ron Mucy, Joe Eskritt, Dave Messham Typist : Joanne Rice Photographers: Mike McBirnie, Theodore Rushton Advertising Manager: Jim Newman Business Manager: Jim Evans
ENGINEWS Recall that a few weeks ago in the dance issue of this paper, the engineering editorial lauded our school for the fine co-operation among the various faculties. In a school such as ours with so many engineering students, the initiative of good will must come from that faculty and it certainly has. Last week, a definitely anti-engineering editorial was written about the events of the basketball tournament. Is this, I ask you, any way to treat the good will we of the Engineering Faculty have extended? Such a viewpoint assumes that all drinking and prank playing is done by and has the endorsement of the engineering student body. Although this is definitely not true, this viewpoint has existed since the beginning of the Engineering course in 1957. We in Engineering were optimistic in thinking we were finally rid of this over-worked falsity; only to find that we are again attacked by faculties which shared in the acts railed against. Further, I would like to question the right of an editor to put forth a general editorial reprimanding a specific faculty. Such an article does not express th.e view, nor promote the purpose of the paper as a whole. One of the following alternatives should be used: (1) He might write a general editorial which reprimanded the entire student body. (2) He might reprimand engineers through an engineering editorial. (3) He might submit a signed article or letter to the editor. Any procedure other than this can only injure the integrity of the newspaper. W. Schneider
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Love at Waterloo has its hurdles. Some go hungry for it and others learn to play Bridge for it; and if two or more couples are walking down the hall together, you have to play ‘Red Rover’ to get by them. .
The BMOC sounds like Waterloo’s answer to Canadian defence. It’s certainly one way to avoid thinking up a name for a revue: just stick some letters together. Let’s hope the script wasn’t written the same way.
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MOTION PICTURE THAT INVOLVES YOU! A picture of life in East Germany under Communist Rule. HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER QUESTION 7? Discount Coupons Free at the University Bookstore face of criticisms from irate parents who cannot accept that their child is only normal. Revision of curriculum is also required. A more evenly distributed work load could be obtained by incorporating our present thirteen years education into twelve with the student writing departmental examinations at the completion of his twelfth year. This would leave Grade Thirteen as a university preparatory year as it was originally intended to be. It could then also be made a mode of testing a student’s analytical ability instead of his ability to absorb and memorize large amounts of material. The University would then have a complete year in which to analyse its prospective students and they could do so on criteria other than high marks in subjects in which the student has been drilled incessantly. Objective and aptitude tests have been used with considerable sueeess in some American Universities and could beneficially be applied in Canada as well. Within the high school itself it is exigent that improved methods of guidance be instituted so that the student will be directed toward those studies most in keeping with his abilities and his interests. It is no longer adequate that the whims of some teacher, who happened to have a spare period for
(3) I was hoping that some consideration could be given to the other two-thirds or three-quarters of the First Class students and those students who achieve a good standing and do not make the SOY, mark; that is, they, too, might have an opportunity for some awards on a basis of competition, in addition to the present system in accordance with the funds which are available. (4) I apologize for the remark “unfair and naive assumption” which was not intended as a personal affront. Thank you for considering “All Fair in Arts?” Yours sincerely, Gerhard Fischer February 27th, Waterloo To Whom it may Concern: It has been observed from the last issue of the Coryphaeus that the literary quality of this rag has declined at a most alarming rate. This seems to be coincident with the dismissal of the Associate Editor. A good editor will do much for the next issue. It is noted that 80% of the student body are Engineers. Sincerely, John Buchanan Mike Doyle Pete Carpenter Dear Sir: A controversy is now raging concerning reforms in the educational system of Ontario. I have no doubt that reforms are necessary. Any system which leads to a failure rate in excess of thirty percent in its universities must be found lacking. Obviously the problem does not lie entirely within the University. Revision of thought and practice is necessary beginning with elementary education and continuing on through secondary school and university. It has been shown that a child is capable of learning and reason from the age of four. But instead of commencing his formal education then, we persist in leaving this capacity idle for another two years. Then he commences an eight year programme toned to the level of the least progressive of his classmates. This attitude also in the high school and its damaging effect on the child of superior intelligence must be immeasurable. Opportunity classes are essential and this is going to require school officials with sufficient conviction to enforce their decisions in the
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Dear Sir: In response to Professor Batke’s letter of February 23: (1) I did not mean to imply that the essay type question is marked “apparently always to the detriment of the- @tudent.” Because subjectivity is not unidirectional, “marks for awards among arts students should possibly be considered on a relative basis, with a minimum mark set. Awards of this type would, of course, have to be limited and would involve competition and would not have the advantages of the present system. (2) Objectivity was not intended to be equated with simplicity; for it is quite possible to set a much more difficult objective type examination than an essay
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guidance instruction, be allowed to determine the destiny of the young student. Personal with psychological training are required in this capacity. A glaring paradox exists in the teaching methods of the University. Whereas teachers on the public level of education are required to complete at least one year of teacher training, the university teacher has no such demands made upon him. The results of this oversight become very apparent in many lectures as obviously brilliant instructors find themselves completely incapable of communication with the student. In our society education is accepted as one of the most important factors. Yet nowhere are courses in education itself offered. A three or four year degree course in education, its aims and methods, would be invaluable to those who intend to become academicians. This course could include those subjects which the undergraduate intended to teach. Obviously there are many other reforms which will be contemplated and possibly implemented. But this is going to require active interest and support from those concerned with education, namely everyone of us. Yours sincerely, Alex Mewhinney 4A Chem.
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