The decline of Latin language study in America in recent years is described and reasons are discussed. Advantages to be gained by keeping the study of Latin in secondary education are also discussed. (RM)

UNLESS TEACHERS OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGES ARE WILLING OR ABLE TO TEACH READING, AS DISTINCT FROM DECIPHERING AND TRANSLATING, CLASSICAL LANGUAGES IN HIGH SCHOOLS ARE DOOMED. TWO OTHER PROPOSALS THE PROFESSION SHOULD ACT UPON ARE THAT THE REASONABLE MINIMUM FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDY OF GREEK AND/OR LATIN SHOULD BE 4 YEARS AND THAT EXPERIMENTATION…

A discussion of proper Latin names that can be confusing for the student. (RM)

Describes the Roman ruins and historical background of Dacia (Rumania) as an aid to Latin teachers in presenting cultural topics in the language classroom. (DS)

Discussion supporting Latin study for those capable of learning the language focuses on its intrinsic interest, eminent practicality, and forward-looking curricular reforms. An approach to the study of English through Latin is commended in the article. (RL)

Report of a pilot program in high school Latin given in 1969-70 for the Washington State Foreign Language Program under a grant from the Ford Foundation. (DS)

Revised version of a paper read at a meeting of the Joint Association of Classical Teachers held May 15, 1971, at the University of Reading, England. (DS)

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)