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Hutchison, Henry – Didaskalos, 1977
The contributions to classics teaching of James Barclay of Dalkeith, an eighteenth century Scottish educator, are presented. In addition, a general attempt is made to show him within the general development of classics teaching in Scotland at that time. (SW)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
Bullock-Davies, Constance – Didaskalos, 1970
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Grammar Translation Method, Greek, Language Skills
Stray, C. A. – Didaskalos, 1970
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation
Download full textColeman, Robert – Didaskalos, 1967
A review of the problems encountered in studying literary texts focuses on the dangers of treating the text as a source of linguistic data rather than as a complete work in itself. Comments pertaining to the relationship of language and literature include discussion of teaching methods, literary criticism, background information, and literary…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Componential Analysis, Descriptive Linguistics, Language Patterns
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
Wilkins, John – Didaskalos, 1970
Second in a series of articles surveying methods of teaching classical languages in British universities. Explores linguistic theory, relationship between personal expression and pure grammar, and the generative approach to grammar. (DS)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Deep Structure, Diagrams, Language Instruction
Brink, C. O. – Didaskalos, 1963
An experiment is suggested in which scansion, particularly of hexameters and elegiacs, may be taught orally and without use of visual symbols through the rhythmic patterns characteristic of the writings of the ancient poets. The author argues that a reading of the Latin hexameters by "cola" will introduce an element of rhythmic stress in addition…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Instructional Program Divisions, Language Instruction
Bolgar, R. R. – Didaskalos, 1963
The debate on the merits of classical education is reviewed through an examination of views of Henry Sidgwick in his "Essays on a Liberal Education" (1867). Running commentary focuses on two major concepts: (1) considerable change in teaching methodology is necessary if Latin is to survive, and (2) a majority of teachers in classical studies need…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Community Attitudes, Cultural Education
McCrum, M. – Didaskalos, 1965
Noting the sharp decline in Latin studies in England, the author reviews the rationale and educational objectives which serve as the foundation for existing programs. Commentary is made on the roles of science, history, literature, and philosophy in the curriculum. The function of classical studies is seen to be related largely to the development…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
