Suggests reintroducing Latin into the curriculum during the present educational trend of returning to the basics. A course is discussed called "Practical Latin," designed to deal directly with the areas where the students need the most help: vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. (NCR)

Latin terms and phrases are frequently used in genealogical writing; Latin comprises 45.9 percent of the entries. The types of Latin terms encountered and their frequencies are listed. (SW)

Presents a technique which uses a skeleton to demonstrate the connection between Latin and the names of parts of the anatomy. (AM)

Second part of a series on trade names from classical languages. Part one appeared in Classical Outlook", v47 Jan 1970. (DS)

Summarizes results of studies showing that students studying Latin perform significantly better in language arts than equivalent groups of students not given instruction in Latin. (NCR)

States that the building of English vocabulary is the most important contribution foreign language study can make to an education. (CK)

Provides a list of textbooks which may be used in courses building general English or technical vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots. (AM)

Studying Latin in high school is useful because it promotes self-discipline, organization, attention to detail, and good study habits. It assists in the acquisition of English grammar and vocabulary and provides a useful background for many fields of advanced study. (PMJ)

This paper is a by-product of a pilot program in high school Latin which the author supervised during 1966-1970 for the Washington Foreign Language Program under a grant from the Ford Foundation. (DS)

Offers advice and practical suggestions to teachers of the Latin language. It is argued that if Latin is used in the classroom in interesting activities, the students will learn the language better and more quickly. (CFM)

Discusses how elementary school instruction of Latin in public schools in Philadelphia increased the English vocabulary test scores on standardized tests of fifth graders. Evidence is provided for the efficiency of Latin instruction in strengthening English language skills. (NCR)

This article discusses a program entitled "Extended Reading Comprehension Skills through Language Transfer," whose goals were to expand and increase English skills through the study of the Latin language and Rome's culture. This program was implemented in Los Angeles based on the Philadelphia program pioneered by Masciantonio. (Author/CFM)