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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
Raeburn, David – Didaskalos, 1964
This booklet addresses itself to the problem of whether Greek tragedy can be produced today in schools as a vital theatrical experience. The main thesis of the first of two articles points out that while a producer's first concern must be to communicate the context and spirit of a particular drama to a modern audience, he must also bring out the…
Descriptors: Acting, Classical Literature, Cultural Enrichment, Drama
Sullivan, J. P. – Didaskalos, 1966
Central to this paper is the belief that the principal value of classical studies is that they are the foundation for a liberal education. The author proposes that the whole of the Graeco-Roman civilization be included in the development of the curriculum while urging interdisciplinary studies wherever possible. Commentary focuses on teaching…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Community Attitudes, Cultural Education
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
Quinn, Kenneth – Didaskalos, 1966
Described in this article is a critical procedure in the study of literature defined by the author as a method of responsive interrogation of the text. The approach is guided by a study of relevant political, sociological, literary, and intellectual circumstances. Three fundamental questions are central to the discussion of the theory: (1) What…
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Educational Objectives
Russell, C. V. – Didaskalos, 1965
This article explores the question of whether language teachers are capable of ascertaining student acquisition of grammatical rules when the lesson is taught orally. Oral fluency is seen as the foundation of the language process,and a distinction is made between productive and reproductive speech. Frequent use of examples illustrates linguistic…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Grammar
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