The Curriculum, 1911 - 1947
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1912 |
November 25 - BC students not allowed to participate in CU theatre productions |
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1912 |
November 25 - Specific journalism classes approved as counting toward Barnard
Degree |
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1913 |
March 31 - Committee on Instruction resolves not to insert course on biblical
literature |
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1913 |
May 26 - Barnard rejects fraternities |
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1914 |
Committee formed to consider possibility of giving degree for work done largely
in social sciences |
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1916 |
October 30 - Faculty considering grouping by fields: Modern Languages,
Mathematics/Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
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1918 |
January 14 - Course in American Government is approved |
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1918 |
January 28 - After July 1, 1918, Barnard will offer only AB degree, no longer
BS |
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1918 |
January 30 - Latin requirement dropped for students in natural sciences and
social sciences |
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1918 |
February 25 - History A prescribed for all students |
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1918 |
March 18 - Science requirement introduced for all students |
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1918 |
March 25 - Menorah society rejected on grounds of exclusiveness |
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1918 |
March 25 - Economics A prescribed for all students |
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1919 |
November 10 - Faculty/Student Wednesday afternoon teas introduced |
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1920 |
January 26 - Barnard expresses concern over Columbia's proposed University
Undergraduate plan |
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1920 |
December 20 - Educational value of Greek Games confirmed by Committe on Student
Affairs |
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1921 |
January 31 - New catrgory of students approved: Pre-Med students |
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1921 |
November 18 - Barnard adopts psychological examination as part of admissions |
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1922 |
April 24 - Physical Education courses to be given for credit |
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1923 |
Exchange of instruction between BC and CU takes form of payments |
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1923 |
Change in requirements for becoming an Associate Professor or Professor |
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1925 |
November 30 - New curriculum adopted |
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1927 |
January 31 - Committee on Instruction expresses concern about grade deflation |
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1927 |
October 31 - Barnard grading system is better defined |
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1927 |
October 31 - Combined course with the School of Architecture is approved |
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1928 |
January 30 - Faculty adopts new plan for majors |
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1930 |
November 24 - Committee on Student Affairs reports that Greek Games are not
"disasterous" |
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1933 |
January 30 - Vote to include new languages in which students may satisfy
foreign language requirement is voted down |
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1938 |
April 27 - On recommendation of Student Council, classes suspended at 11:00
a.m. for peace meeting |
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1939 |
March 27 - Course in American Studies approved |
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1939 |
March 27 - Course in Medieval Studies approved |
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1939 |
April 20 - Classes suspended for students to take part in general peace
demonstration |
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1940 |
November 25 - Faculty approves of requiring major examination to begin with
Class of 1943 |
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1941 |
January 27 - Six points of history prescribed for every student |
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1941 |
March 31 - Committee on Instruction approves course in comparative literature |
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1942 |
January 26 - Report from the Dean on possibility of accelerating undergraduate
education |
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1942 |
March 23 - Report of increased needs of the National Service for trained women |
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1942 |
April 27 - Committee on National Service is appointed |
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1942 |
November 30 - Recreational leadership course to count for one credit |
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1942 |
November 30 - Students with non-war-related majors asked to choose war minor by
National Service Committee |
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1943 |
January 25 - Interdepartmental major in International Studies approved |
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1943 |
January 25 - Interdepartmental major in American Studies approved |
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1943 |
November 29 - Faculty approves of offering Russian
and Chinese |