THE MAIL

To the Editor of the Crimson:

In regard to the editorial on tutoring schools which appeared in this morning's Crimson, it would be more accurate to say that when instructors realize that they must organize their lectures, the University will have done its part--to some extent. Such survey courses as History of Religions I, Philosophy B, and many others are taught by men who know their subject thoroughly, are often fine scholars, but whose personality renders them totally unfit to teach beginners. The lectures become so disorganized that many students find it almost imperative that they attend tutoring school to get an integrated knowledge of the course.

The fact that often only about twenty out of approximately ninety-five taking History of Religions I last year appeared at the lectures would indicate that the material was horribly presented, for most of those in the course showed some interest when they enrolled. Over forty attended a final review at one tutoring school.

Th solution is that many of the men now lecturing to Freshmen should confine their activities to research and to giving advanced courses. The University should get lectures for the survey courses who know their subject and who have the knack of teaching beginners. Thus the existence of the tutoring schools would be almost unnecessary and, therefore, impossible. B. S. '39.