Lincoln in Latin: An Experiment in Prose Composition.

Smith, Warren S., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Lincoln in Latin: An Experiment in Prose Composition

Smith, Warren S., Jr.

Classical Outlook, 53, 3, 25-26, Nov 75

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)

Descriptors: Classical Languages, Language Instruction, Latin, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, Translation, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills

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