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Denegri, Raymond – Classical Outlook, 1975
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)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Language Instruction, Latin, Second Language Learning

Sadler, J. D. – Classical Outlook, 1977
A discussion of proper Latin names that can be confusing for the student. (RM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Form Classes (Languages), Language Instruction, Latin

Phinney, Edward – Classical Outlook, 1978
The teaching of Greek in American high schools is summarized. Teaching materials are listed. (HP)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Greek, Greek Literature, High Schools

Smith, Warren S., Jr. – Classical Outlook, 1975
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

Jenks, Frederick L. – Classical Outlook, 1973
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development

Morton, Richard K. – Classical Outlook, 1976
Discusses indications of a trend toward popular recognition of the value of Latin as a personal, professional and scholarly resource. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Educational Benefits, Educational Demand, Educational Resources

Denegri, Raymond – Classical Outlook, 1978
Discusses the demands of the Association pour la Defense du Latin that Latin be returned to the French secondary school curriculum and that the Classics-Science baccalaureat be restored as one of the French secondary programs. Benefits of studying Latin are enumerated. (KM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Development, Language Instruction, Language Programs

Taylor, Daniel J. – Classical Outlook, 1974
First part of a continued article. (HW)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Habit Formation

Seligson, Gerda; Fanto, James – Classical Outlook, 1979
Provides theoretical and technical guidelines for the production of Greek and Latin comedies by students of these languages. (AM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Comedy, Drama, Extracurricular Activities

Dutra, John A.; And Others – Classical Outlook, 1978
A list of teaching aids in classical language, literature, and history is presented. Ordering instructions are provided. (HP)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bibliographies, Classical Languages, Classical Literature

Knudsvig, Glenn M. – Classical Outlook, 1978
It is recommended that the scores obtained on achievement tests in different subject areas after the same number of years of study should be more nearly comparable. In addition, new forms of the Latin Achievement Test (LAT) should be developed and the spring test date for the LAT should be restored. (HP)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Classical Languages, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations

Wolverton, Robert E. – Classical Outlook, 1976
Discusses low reading levels, the drop in SAT scores, and the drop in language enrollments in relation to the study of classics.
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Projections

Lawall, Gilbert – Classical Outlook, 1978
To reverse the negative attitude toward foreign language study, it is asserted that professional classicists should organize and cooperate with the Modern Language Association/American Council of Learned Societies Task Force II. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the study of Latin and Greco-Roman culture by Americans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education