Jane Rosenthal's paper on relative clauses in Classical Nahuatl is discussed, and it is argued that she misses an important generalization. An alternative analysis to a class of relative pronouns and new rules for the distribution of relative pronouns are proposed. (SC)

Traditionally, students of ancient languages have been taught to translate rather than read. The four most popular current approaches to language instruction--the grammar-translation method, the direct-reading or inductive approach, the audiolingual method, and the structural approach--all have inherent deficiencies that are magnified when applied…

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)

This reader, intended for fifth-grade Latin students, contains more than a dozen cartoon figures illustrating Latin phrases. A simplified map of Imperial Rome is included. (RL)

This directory provides data concerning teaching staff and language programs in Illinois' schools. The publication is presented in two parts: Public Schools, and Independent, Parochial and Private Schools. Both sections present data concerning: (1) county, school and district number, name of teacher, and language(s); and (2) name of teacher,…

THIS PUBLICATION PROVIDES A HISTORICAL REVIEW AND LISTING OF THE INDO-EUROPEAN LANGUAGES, BOTH ANCIENT AND MODERN. THE VOLUME DEALS WITH THE LESSER-KNOWN BRANCHES OF THE INDO-EUROPEAN LANGUAGE FAMILY AND THE MAIN LANGUAGES OF THIS GROUP COMMON TO MODERN TIMES. (THE REPORT IS PART OF A SERIES, ED 010 350 TO ED 010 367.) (JK)

In the face of declining enrollments in classics courses, it is suggested that the philosophies, thought and ideals of the classical heritage are necessary to our society. Teachers must not make classics courses "relevant," but inspiring; classicists must organize and work for common and important goals. (CHK)

Concluded from Classical World, v66 p385-427 Apr 1973. (HW)

The importance of cultural education in Latin programs is illustrated in remarks concerning language, literature, and archaeology. (RL)