An allegorical scenario in which five witnesses (English Language, Christian Religion, Science, Music, and Modern Society) dramatize the charge of irrelevance which Modern Society makes against Latin Language. After hearing the charges of the prosecution and the defense state its case, a verdict which recognizes the impact of the legacy of Rome is…

Controversies surrounding the teaching of Latin in American schools have had at their core the question of ornament versus utility. The course of this debate is outlined, with emphasis on a few personalities who made significant contributions. (RM)

The contributions to classics teaching of James Barclay of Dalkeith, an eighteenth century Scottish educator, are presented. In addition, a general attempt is made to show him within the general development of classics teaching in Scotland at that time. (SW)

The teaching of Greek in American high schools is summarized. Teaching materials are listed. (HP)

A version of this paper was presented at the Fall Meeting of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS), October 31, 1969, Syracuse, New York. (DS)

Includes a list of publications and audiovisual aids of interest to teachers. (DS)

Describes an enrichment program in classical studies sponsored for public- and private-school students by the Chicago Board of Education. (DS)

Twelve university students of Latin were assigned the task of translating Lincoln's Gettysburg Address into Latin. Some of the difficulties are touched on, and two successful examples are quoted in full. The advantages of using such exercises in intermediate and advanced Latin classes are mentioned. (RM)

The three major Latin textbooks published since 1968 are analyzed and they are shown to employ the latest theories of learning and of second language acquistion. (CK)

An enthusiastic Latin teacher responded to the challenge of falling class enrollment and inspired increased numbers of students to study the language and its literature. (CK)

This pamphlet, intended to clarify the nature of Latin and its practical value, provides the prospective student with information on which to determine whether to undertake the study. A quiz in English utilizes Latin loanwords and demonstrates the direct effect of Latin on English vocabulary. (RL)

The use of the chalkboard is suggested in this article to give concrete answers to the question of why one should study Latin. Six groups of sentences each illustrate a different principle of how Latin is related to other fields of study. (RL)