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COLLECTION SUMMARY
Title:
College
of Arts and Science, Modern Languages Department records
Dates:
1957-2003, [n.d.] (bulk 1974-1986, 1989-1991)
Creator:
Modern
Languages Department, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State
University
Physical description:
0.21 linear feet—1 container
Collection number:
UA 6.6
Language:
Collection material in English.
Repository:
South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South
Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.
Abstract:
Collection
is composed mainly of newsletters produced by the Modern Languages
Department. Also included are course announcements, pamphlets, programs,
a departmental history, and some information about departmental rules.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Provenance:
The bulk of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is
no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here.
This is an on-going collection with material arriving
through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or
random donation by various individuals.
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to research without restriction.
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright Status:
Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU
Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce
material from this finding aid.
It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material
to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if
necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information
on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received
before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP
2003)
Preferred citation:
[Identification of item]. College of Arts and Science, Modern Languages
Department records, UA 6.6, South Dakota State University Archives,
South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.
Processing information:
This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 2, 1999
with revisions on August 12, 2008 (cjg).
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection
in the subject guide.
They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or
location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.
Subjects:
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Foreign Language Department—South Dakota State
University.
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Modern Languages Department—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Awards—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Chinese—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Discussions and debate—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—French—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—History—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Japanese—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Newsletters—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Pamphlets—South
Dakota State University.
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Modern Languages Department—Russian—South
Dakota State University.
BACKGROUND NOTE
Although recognized since the establishment of South
Dakota State University as an essential part of a liberal education,
foreign language instruction was sporadic and, at times, nonexistent
during the early years. Around 1901, Modern Languages became a regular
department. French and German programs were developed, but Latin
suffered an early demise, disappearing as a college subject after 1909
and from the Preparatory Department after 1911. The years of 1916-1921
were years of great importance. The courses in German and French had
good attendance, and the staff was well qualified. Due to World War I,
however, German was dropped in 1917 and was not taught again until 1930,
consequently, Spanish was introduced.
In the 1950's, a Russian program was initiated and a
composite BS Degree in Foreign Languages was approved. The 1960's saw
growth of the Department of Modern Languages in both the laboratory and
enrollment. A composite BA Degree in Modern Languages was approved and
BA and BS Degrees were approved in French, German, Russian and Spanish.
In 1969, Russian was dropped and was not taught again until the 1990's.
The Department of Modern Languages provides
proficiency-oriented instruction in second languages, literatures,
civilizations and cultures. In the 1998-2000 catalog, Modern Languages
offers BA Degrees with majors in French Studies, German and Spanish. It
also offers minors in French, German and Spanish. Students may also
take courses in Lakota, or in other languages, which are taught
occasionally, depending on demand.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE
This
collection is composed of composed mainly of the newsletter “Campanile”
produced by the Modern Languages Department from 1974 to 1995. Also
included are announcements for special language courses, such as
Chinese, Japanese and Russian, a departmental history obtained from
written histories of the college, and college catalogues; department
information pamphlets; programs from awards banquets; and, standing
rules of the department which detail policies and procedures for the
Modern Languages Department in 1957.
ARRANGEMENT
of the RECORDS
Folders are
arranged in alphabetical order.
Box 1.
|
Folder |
Description |
Dates |
|
1 |
Awards banquet (programs) |
1989
September 28-1990 September 27 |
|
2 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1974
November |
|
3 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1975 |
|
4 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1976 |
|
5 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1977 |
|
6 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1978-1980 |
|
7 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1981-1986, 1989 |
|
8 |
Campanile (newsletter) |
1990-1991, 1995 |
|
9 |
French : In Celebration of the Bicentennial of the French
Revolution events |
1989
October |
|
10 |
History of Foreign Language Dept., 1885-1927 (booklet) |
[n.d.] |
|
11 |
Introductory Chinese I (course announcement) |
2001
Spring |
|
12 |
Morocco : Where Civilizations meet - discussions (poster) |
2003
November 6 |
|
13 |
Japanese I (course announcement) |
[n.d.] |
|
14 |
Pamphlets : department information |
[n.d.] |
|
15 |
Russian (course announcement) |
1990
Fall |
|
16 |
Standing Rules of Department |
1957
February 21 |
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