Selected introductory Greek textbooks are critically reviewed. (RL)

Focuses on the declining enrollment trends at the undergraduate level and expanding number of masters and doctoral programs at the graduate level of instruction. (RL)

The instructional context and some formats for the teaching of Greek and Latin are described. Internal policies of an area studies or microhumanities program in classics are outlined. The teaching of languages, literature in translation, and culture is discussed. (SW)

Experiences in using a language laboratory for teaching classics are discussed. The advantages of laboratory and programmed learning are outlined in relation to other learning. The topics covered include tape-assisted translation, recording methods, student presentations, and other methods of using this approach. (MS)

The world of classical Chinese is distant both in time and space from the world of the English-speaking American. The instructor must not, however, use a no-attention-to-meaning approach assuming some words are untranslateable or create confusion in discussing the nature of Chinese script. (CFM)

The rationale for the establishment of a curriculum in the recently founded University of Sussex, England, which does not offer full programs in classical or medieval studies, is examined in this paper. Intent on developing a program which has as its scope "a general background in European culture", the university offers programs,…

The decline in enrollment in classical studies programs leads to the consideration of possible causes and to the proposal of ways to improve existing courses at the university level. Changing social values and interests are found to be at the source of student discontent. Resultant improvements from a high school and college cooperative curriculum…

The status of classical studies in the United States of America is contrasted with the British classical tradition from diverse points of view. Several articles focus on: (1) the English and American school systems, (2) a historical survey of the classics in the schools and universities of the United States, (3) classical associations in the…

Enrollment and program trends in classical studies, especially those pertaining to Latin, in U.S. secondary schools and universities are explored. Special concerns such as the limited interest in the classics and decreasing Latin enrollments in high schools are identified. Suggestions are made for surveys assessing Latin and classical studies…

Unlike modern foreign languages, but like English and Biblical Hebrew, the Graeco-Roman tradition constitutes a major component of the cultural identity of every native speaker of English, and, as such, should be a mandatory part of every American's intellectual luggage. Because of the academy's relectance to face the fact that our active…

The structures of combined and divided language departments in 22 selected liberal arts colleges are analyzed, and relationships are examined between departmental structures and (1) faculty size and quality, (2) departmental operation in the interest of all languages, and (3) involvement with college goals and programs. Language faculties are…

This report is based on a questionnaire survey sent to the registrars of all two-year and four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Replies were received from 2,637 institutions, of which 2,374 reported registrations in one or more foreign languages. The fall 1977 survey shows a decline of 1.4% in total foreign language…