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The Cornell Reading-Courses 



to receive the instruction and should have a good common-school education 

 as a basis for the work. The courses are open to men and women of eighteen 

 years of age. There is no limit of age above eighteen and the course has 

 been attended both by young women and by some older women. Many 

 of the latter, mature in experience, have brought much inspiration and 

 help to the Department. 



The required subjects in the Winter-Course in Home Economics are: 



Foods. — This includes a study of food composition, food values, methods 



of selection, preparation, principles of nutrition, dietetics, care and feeding 



Fig. 54. — Food laboratory in the Home Economics Building 



of children. Laboratory work is given for the application of principles, 

 and includes practice in the preparation of food and in serving. 



Household Sanitation. -This includes a discussion of sanitary condi- 

 tions of the house and site; of conditions promoting health; of proper 

 care of the sick; and of the relation of bacteriology to the household. 



Household Management.— This includes a study of the family income; 

 the cost of living; household accounts; problems of domestic service; 

 methods of housekeeping; equipment; marketing. 



Sewing and Drafting. — This is given with laboratory work and includes 

 instruction in sewing, and in cutting and fitting garments. 



