Traditionally neglected in the classical humanities curriculum, Ovid is recommended as a writer worthy of inclusion in Latin programs at the sophomore and junior levels in high schools. As one possible strategy for survival of the classical humanities curriculum, the author argues that the writings of Ovid be included on the grounds that they are…

A MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (MLA) STATISTICAL SURVEY SHOWS THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS STUDYING FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, OR LATIN IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS DURING EACH SCHOOL YEAR FROM 1958-59 TO 1964-65, THE PERCENTAGE STUDYING EACH LANGUAGE IN RELATION TO THE TOTAL HIGH SCHOOL POPULATION, AND THE PERCENTAGE STUDYING LATIN IN RELATION TO THE TOTAL…

This guide, designed to assist teachers in the classroom use of "Living Latin: A Contemporary Approach", emphasizes procedures to be followed in each chapter of Book One; special procedures for teaching the introduction and first chapter are treated separately. Use of the text as a supplement to Sweet's "Artes Latinae" is discussed. Appendixes…

BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMS USEFUL TO LATIN TEACHERS WISHING TO REVITALIZE THE STUDY OF LATIN ARE LISTED IN THIS CRITICAL, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. A FEW ITEMS FROM 1868 TO 1939 MERIT LISTING EVEN THOUGH OUT OF PRINT, BUT THE BULK OF THE MATERIAL DATES FROM THE 1950'S TO 1965 AND IS CONSIDERED AVAILABLE. THE SECTIONS OF THE…

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…

The Foreign Language Standards of Learning identify essential content, processes, and skills for each level of language learning in Virginia's secondary schools. Included are specific standards for levels I through IV of French, German, Spanish, and Latin, as well as generic standards adaptable for levels I through IV of other modern languages,…

This guide contains a wide variety of material focused on the improvement of the Latin curriculum in secondary schools. Information on evaluation procedures, the language laboratory, audiovisual materials, and materials for professional development is treated in separate sections. Detailed curriculum guides and description of linguistic and…

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)

Paper presented on December 28, 1971, as part of the American Classical League Institute held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Philological Association. (DS)

OBJECTIVES, TEACHING TECHNIQUES, AND COURSE CONTENT FOR EACH YEAR OF A 4-YEAR PROGRAM OF LATIN INSTRUCTION ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS GUIDE FOR TEACHERS. EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO THOSE ASPECTS OF THE TRADITIONAL PROGRAM WHICH MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION IF THE NEWER GOALS IN LATIN INSTRUCTION ARE TO BE ACHIEVED. IN ADDITION TO SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHING…

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…

BECAUSE A KNOWLEDGE OF CLASSICAL GREEK IS NECESSARY FOR UNDERSTANDING MODERN THOUGHT AND LITERATURE, IT SHOULD BE PART OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM. A PROBLEM IS GETTING TEACHERS OF GREEK, AND PROBABLY MOST OF THE TEACHING SHOULD BE DONE BY COLLEGE PROFESSORS WHO TEACH THE HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL. AN ELEMENTARY COURSE…

Part one of a continuing series. Suggests that teachers could encourage further study of Latin if they were willing to be flexible in arranging class schedules. (DS)