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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
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Lawall, Gilbert – Classical Outlook, 1977
Negative and positive developments in the Latin curriculum in American public schools and developments in England are discussed. Declining enrollment trends, the emplementation of elementary school Latin classes in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and diversification of the secondary school classics curriculum are some of the topics addressed.…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Development, Declining Enrollment
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Masciantonio, Rudolph – Classical Outlook, 1977
The rationale for teaching Latin and the classics in urban schools and research studies on outcomes in various cities and colleges are cited. Recommendations are presented on curricula and grades in which such instruction should be offered. Resources to aid the implementation of an instructional program are cited. (SW)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
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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
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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