This essay considers how teaching and learning may have functioned in late antique Roman classrooms by examining two texts: one is from the teacher's perspective, the other--which, until recently, was unedited--provides some access to the student's perspective. Despite much recent scholarly work on education in antiquity, there has been no attempt…

This article examines the challenges and demands--particularly those relating to the reading of Latin texts in the original--faced by Classics students in England in their first year of university study. Arguing that the examination system in schools encourages rote learning of texts rather than the development of reading skills, the article…

Latin continues to enjoy a small but stalwart following in the public schools. Despite budget cuts, scarcity of certified Latin teachers, and continuing scheduling difficulties, Latin advocates expect the recent modest enrollment growth to continue. Long considered an elite subject, Latin helps students master reading skills and is finding a niche…