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Download full textSchilling, Robert – Didaskalos, 1963
A review of the status of classical studies in France reveals a serious decline in enrollment in Greek classes. The essential problem in curricular planning is seen as the need to find an equilibrium between culture and technology since Latin is seen as the key to the culture of the Western world. Criticism of teaching methods and theory is…
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Educational Problems
Jennings, Arnold – Didaskalos, 1976
It is argued that the purpose of the study of the classics should be to learn about the ancient Greeks and Romans as they were rather than as an end in itself. Traditional methods of teaching are evaluated. (RM)
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Educational Objectives, Greek, Language Instruction
Hoskins, A. J. – Didaskalos, 1976
The value of a wide experience of literature to the development of human personality is described. Barriers to the understanding of classical literature, and ways that student and teacher can overcome them, are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Cultural Influences, Greek, Language Instruction
Taylor, David W. – Didaskalos, 1976
The classical languages program at a boys' grammar school in which the students are prepared for Oxford and Cambridge A-level examinations is described. Individual courses and teaching methods are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, College Entrance Examinations, Course Content
