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GERMAN and American universities long ago recognised the importance of the history of science as a subject of academic study. In British universities the subject is only just beginning to receive attention. In the University of London last year, the Faculty of Arts passed a resolution in favour of including the history of science among the subjects for the B.A. degree, and, although the Senate has not yet dealt with the question, the inclusion of the subject in the curriculum for the new diploma in journalism has helped to advance matters. University College undertook to provide the necessary courses. During the first and second terms of the session 1919–20 Dr. Wolf delivered a course of elementary lectures on the general history and development of science until the end of the eighteenth century. During the present (summer) term Sir W. KT. Bragg and others will deal with the history of physical science during the nineteenth century, and Dr. Singer will lecture on the history of medicine. A more elaborate programme will be provided next session. Sir W. H. Bragg and Dr. Wolf will repeat their courses, Prof. J. P. Hill and Dr. Singer will deal with the history of the biological and medical sciences, Prof. Filon will lecture on the history of astronomy, and Mr. Wren on the history of mathematics. The history of other sciences will also be dealt with as opportunity offers.
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Courses on the History of Science. Nature 105, 279 (1920). https://doi.org/10.1038/105279a0
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