Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-09-25

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illustrates them in the same way TIM, the Greek !
writers are explained. A comparison of Tscitus |
with the ex,ant Creek and Roman writers OF the !
same periotIorms part of the scheme. The
connection between IN. Latin and Greek Languages
Is pointed out whenever opportunity occurs in
the course OF the Lecture room recitaiions.
No lectures have been read on Roman History:
Middletons life Of Cicero il recommended as an
assistant 10 the study OF the letters abovemen-
toned.
The English translation OF Niebuhr's esrly 70
man His DRY, which Is soon expected, will enable
the student to acquire some knowledge of that very
obscure and doubtful period.
The tex, books used in the Lecture room the
German editi0ss, printed at Lc,pae-they are cheap
and correct.
The Greek Grammars ,hs, are used by the stu
dents as books of reference are BullDann's and
Mathce's.
Exercises of various knds, besides trans.ations,
are occasionally required from the s,udents--the
object OF these il to institute a complete exsmina-
ton into the subjects that form the studies of the
pupil.
The following is the course pursued in the School
OF Modem Languages, ssc.
FRENCH.
Firet Sesson-LectGres and exercises the
pronunciation and grammatical peculisri,ies OF the
language; explaining the History OF Charles XII,
King of Sweden, by Yol.are.
Second Session - Lectures on Ei nolagy and
siiion, explaining the Henriade, Epic poem, By
Voltaire.
Third SessioD-Iecturss on the history of
French literature; exercises in Composition; read
ing historical works by Voltshe, 1,acretelle, Sc.
The French language is employed by the
Professor in his lectures and explanations.
ITALIAN.
First Session Lectures and exercises the
pronunciation and grammatical pecuarites of the
language; explaining Peruvian Letters and part
of Tasso's Jerusalem.
Second Session Lectures on Eymoioss and
the histor, of the language; exercises in Colnpo-
sition; explanins Tesso'. Jerusalem.
Third Session. Lectures on the history of Ita-
liam Literalure; exercises in Competition; reading
historical works by Guiccsardni, Msff-y, SC. The
Italian is used by the professor in his lectures
aud explanations.
First Session. Lectures and exercises on the
pronunciation and grammatical peeulisri,ies of the
language; reading an elementary compilation call
ed .' Coinena Erpanols" and explaining part of
the history Of the conquest Of Mexico.
Second Session Lectures Etymology and
the history of TIE language; exercises in Compo-
sition; explaining the History of the conquest OF
Mexico
Third Session. Lectures on the history of
Spanish Literature; exercises in Composition; read
ing historical works by Sandcval, Herrera, SC.
The professor employs the Spanish in his
lectures and explanations.
GERMAN.
First Session. Lectures and exercises on the
pronunciation and grammatical pecuares of the
language; explaining elementary compilation
called Lesebuch
Second Session. Lectures on I1iymolosy and
the history of the language; exercises in compo-
sltion; explaining q Deah of Abel" by Gessner
Third Session. Lectures on the history CT Ger
man Literature; exercises in Composition; reading
historical works by Schiller, Muller. sc. The
Professor now employs the German in his lectures
and explanations
ANGLo.sAxON
First Session. Lectures and exercises on the
gr grammatical peculiarites OF the language; explain
part OF the Anglo-SaIon Bible.
Second Session. Lectures on Eymoloey and
the history 81 the language; exercises in tracing
the English language to ITS Anglo-Ssxon origin;
explaining the Anglo Saxon Chronicle
Third Session. Lectures on the history of
Anglo Saxon Literature and it's connection with
the present English; reading Anglo Ssxon Chfoni-
Gle
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY.
First Session. Lectures on historical events
from the fall of the Roman Empire to The revi,
val oil Letters, and Geographical position of those
nations mentioned IN that Part OF history.
Second Session. Lecture. historical events
from The revival OF Letters to the Reformation
Geographical positions of nations mentioned in
that part Of history.
from the Reformation to our own time; political
relations OF the different powers; technca!ities of
modern Dpomatics
We have thus attempted to furnish rude sketch
OF the course OF instruction, and general design Of
these Two classes They form an important part
OF the comprehensive plan of education at this in
s'itution. There Is something than tbs de-
CLEMSON of noun or the inhexion OF verbs com.
pretended in the design of these schools The
wide and diversified field of history (ancien, and
modern> the Tevolu ions, civil, literary and reii-
gious which society has undergone and is sill
undergoing, their causes and consequences. imme-
date and remote-the geosrsrhy OF each country
Whose language IL taught in fne every thing which
concerns the business OF man, his language
history, commerce. literature habits, a Is Sec come
within he range OF studies prescribed in these
classes. lfsucb course is more aborious to The
Instructor & student, there advantages which a.
compensate lie latter for the time s. la
Dor required to complete il. We think il DrSmi-
nent defect in the systems of education by which
our youth are often prepared for the scenes of life
that Il Tor the most part, too superficial s: merely
ornamental. q young man often spends ) or years
in the acquisition OF TWO dead languages, and when
the task IS gone through, he two frequently knows
nc thing but what his gTammars and dictionaries
have taught biu-he is a mere bundle of Greek s,
Latin, and it is chance if be can tell you whether
Cicero was Trojan or Homer Scotsman,
though he has the oraIions Of one and the epic of
the other al his fingers ends. While the student
adIniTes he poetry, the eicGuence or heroism of
an'quity, his admiration is only yi.ion Of fan
cy, delightful romance. If he is ignorant. whe,
where aud hose the people lived wh Sc language
lie reads, Dut conduct HIM 10 old Rome let him
behold lie Comitia--ihe Senate the Campus
Maitius and puOlic gaines tile cohorts of C;rssr
- let him comp ehepd the ars of peace and war