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12. The history and theory of socialism. A complete study of the subject in its historical, economic, and critical aspects. The socio-economic doctrines of the phi- losophers, the Utopias of Plato, More, Campanella, Cabet, etc., and the theses of the various German, French, and English schools of socialists, will be treated. The origin of private property, the right to labor, rights of industrial classes, and the fundamental principles of industrial society will be analyzed. Syllabus, lectures, and collateral readings.

13. Sociology and statistics. Lectures and laboratory work.

1 6. Thesis work. In this work, as far as possible, only original sources are used, and investigations made from real life. The aim is to set before each student the accomplishment of the task of extending in some degree, however slight, the boundaries of economic and sociological knowledge. Meetings are arranged with the instructor throughout the year.

21. Growth and development of social thought and institutions. Assistant Pro- fessor Hagerty.

GRADUATE COURSE.

17. Advanced economics. The aim of this course is to offer the student an opportunity to specialize to any degree he may desire along the various lines within the field of the department. Elections will naturally fall under one of the following heads : (a) Theoretical problems. (3) Historical problems, (c) Practical problems. (d) Finance, (e) Commerce. (/) Sociology (theoretical or practical), (g) Statistics (h) Teacher's course and training for fellowship.

When several students elect the same line of work, they may constitute them- selves a group, and a seminary will be organized as a nucleus for such work. A semi- nary in sociology (i7/) was announced for the year 19012.

22. Primitive society. Assistant Professor Hagerty.

OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY.

D. Sociology. An introductory course to the study of sociology. The various schools will be presented in lectures. Both theory and practice will receive due attention. Professor Stevenson.

HIRAM COLLEGE. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.

" In course we require only one term in sociology. However, other studies, as industrial history of England, are made to bear much on social study, and text-book work is supplemented by lectures." Professor E. B. Wakefield.

In sociology and political science the problems of the day in municipal govern- ment and the various reform movements are studied in the light of historical illustra- tions and the social phenomena of the past. Lectures are given on the pathology of society, communistic ideals, and other topics.

MARIETTA COLLEGE. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY.

Introduction to sociology. A study of the principles and methods of the science, with consideration of some of the practical problems of social reform. Small and Vincent, supplemented by readings, reports, and essays. President Perry.