The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-31
University Of North CaroIina--An.
nouncement for 1888.

The Trustees of the University con-
graduate the public on the growing pow
er aud usefulness of the institution. Its
~ratronage is larger than at any time since
1861. 1t offers opportunities for tbs ac-
QUESTION of knowledge and development
Of character never before seen at the
University. Nor is the work confined
within its walls. 1t is sending the
school master abroad" and kindlins
every where the fires of education. Ii
contributes Annually to the teaching force
IF the State, more than a score Of we'll
trained young men. Its Normal School
has given to old teachers new life and
bought. Its Faculty, by voice and pen,
end their energies and talents to the de
velCpment of our schools. Its Graduates
everywhere are the champions of educa-
ton.
The rare opportunities offered by this
institution need only to be known to bring
a still larger number to enjoy them. The
Trustees deem it a high privilege and
duty to place before the public a few of
the more striking features of its varied
work.
THE
consist Of twelve teachers, to each of
whom are assigned certain subjects for
instruction Not only are these instruc-
tors specially qualified by talent, educa-
tiun and ex perlence for their respective
duties not only nave they enjoyed the
best culture aud education afforded by
the great Universities of Europe and
america not only are they ambitious
aud progressive, Strengthening and re-
treshisg themselves by frequent draughts
rom new fountains of knowledge: but
tso and more especially are they &C
quainted with, and in sympathy with the
| genIous and necessities of our people.
They have shown themselves competent
To arouse our youth to a realization OF the
inestimable blessing of education, and to
adj them forward 10 the great work of
The age. The, have created at the Uni
sersity a spirit and a zeal that is the best
| IF ali estimonIes to their eminent illness
or their work.
THE CHEME OF INSTRUCTION
,fered at the University is more extern
i've than at any previous time embrac-
ing new sciences not taught before, and
| prosecuting old studies to an extent not
hereto reached. Its reorganization In
1875 enabled the University to prosecute
york in new directions, and accomplish
new results. It's present aims may be
classifel:
/. 10 furnish a thorough liberal educa-
fiou. 10 this cad it offers three regular
cu~rIicula. each extending over four years
nd leading to a degree. The Classical
Dou,se, "a. b. corresponds essentially
20 the regular ante Jeiium curriculum Of
the University. The Scientific Course,
b s. does not require study of Latin
or Greek, but substitutes studies In nat
ural science and natural history. The
Philosophical Course. (Ph. b Is a mean
between the other wo. 1t includes one
ancient language, (Latin or Greek, at OPP
lion Of student These courses are OF
equal dignity. They are each intended
20 develop and strengthen the intellectual
faculties and furnish knowledge Tor the
mind. One seeks to accom- pllsh the re-
suit through the languages aud mathe-
matics with of course some help from the
sciences; another employs manly the
sciences and mathematics a third EN-,
tloys the language, the sciences ana
mathematics in about equal degrees. Inc
various tastes and talents OF young men
ender it necessary to employ various IN
ssrumentalities for their culture. Inc
results are gratifying. There Is more
zeal and interest on the part OF the stu
| dent. the staDuaTU Va SCnoidi a. h'bA
er. and more work accomplished.
3. To educate as fully as possible young
men unable to complete the JuH curraculun'.
Iany Young men have not means, time,
,r inclination, to remain four years, but
Iesire to receive one or two years instruc
ion in particular studies. Under the
preseat organization this may be done.
4 Young man desiring to pursue studies
fer a couple of years with especial refer
ence to the practice of law might select
Latin, English, history, logic, rhetoric,
political economy, constitutional and par
iamentary. law, and similar studies, to
ne exclusion of all Others. Young men
intending to enter mercantile business, or
to practice medicine or to iArin, or to fol-
low any pursuit in life, may find it posi-
bic to pursue for a year or two some line
of study at the University, although they
may be unable to graduate. Students
pursuing any study receive certificates Of
proficiency for the work done.
y 8. TO educate teachers. The Faculty