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LeLoup, Jean W.; Ponterio, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2000
This article reviews a high quality Internet site called The Perseus Project, which serves as a remarkable entry page to the exploration of Greek, Latin, and the ancient classical world. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Greek, Internet, Latin
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Miles, Andrew – Babel, 2000
Comments on the nature and aims of teaching two classical Languages: Latin and Greek. Looks at the deeper benefits that these languages seek to offer and examines the ways in which they can contribute to the broadening of learners' minds. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
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Foreign Language Annals, 1980
Arguments both pro and con about the foreign language (FL) requirement are presented. Negative arguments center on the decreasing value of FL study and the inadequacy of skills developed in a four course sequence. Positive arguments concern immediate benefits to students and the importance of FL study in a liberal arts curriculum. (AMH)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, College Second Language Programs, Degree Requirements, Higher Education
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Abbott, Martha G.; Davis, Sally – Modern Language Journal, 1996
Defends the emphasis on aural, oral, and writing skills in the teaching of Latin in today's high schools as a means of helping students make a connection between the past and present and gain the knowledge needed to function in the next century. The article emphasizes that teachers who pursue new ways to teach Latin are reanimating interest in the…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Classical Languages, Curriculum Design, High Schools
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Yalden, Janice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Presents an overview of the language teaching situation in Canada's universities, and makes suggestions for its improvement. (AM)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Classical Languages, Grammar Translation Method, Higher Education
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LaFleur, Richard A. – ADFL Bulletin, 2000
Discusses the future of classical languages in the American educational system. Notes that while fewer college students are enrolled in classical languages, the numbers are growing at the K-12 levels. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends