As the United States becomes ever more pluralistic and globalization makes the world more closely connected, it has never been more necessary to build an educational system that helps students grow into competent world citizens who can communicate effectively in languages other than English. Despite the growth of foreign language education in the…

Describes an introductory language course for middle school students that begins with a strong foundation in Latin and includes study of an array of second languages to give students a broad understanding of language structure and study. Notes curriculum, projects, and use of the Internet in the classroom. (JPB)

Describes the diversity of Latin programs from elementary through high school. Discusses five essential characteristics of Latin textbooks for the 21st century. (EKN)

For a related article, see Innovative Classical Programs in the School District of Philadelphia," in the May 1970 issue of Foreign Language Annals." (DS)

Describes the language skills gains made by elementary students who have been in Latin classes in schools through the country. (IRT)

The Foreign Language Standards of Learning identify essential content, processes, and skills for each level of language learning in Virginia's secondary schools. Included are specific standards for levels I through IV of French, German, Spanish, and Latin, as well as generic standards adaptable for levels I through IV of other modern languages,…

The scope and sequence format for foreign language instruction in Waukesha, Wisconsin's public schools is presented. It charts the specific concepts, skills, and objectives to be included in foreign language exploration (FLEX) courses and courses in French, German, Latin, and Spanish at each of five levels. Each concept, skill, and objective is…

These guidelines by the Indiana Department of Public Instruction are intended to assist administrators and teachers in resolving five issues central to foreign language education. The subject matter of the booklet is arranged according to these five issues as follows: (1) a discussion of who should study foreign lagnauges, and advice for…

Reports the results of six elementary school Latin instructional programs which have produced solid results in children's language and reading performance. Discusses the importance of Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES. (BF/JH)

This curriculum guide for Indiana's Latin education programs is intended as a model for the integration of communicative, cultural, and linguistic learning in Latin curricula and instruction and an aid in designing proficiency-based curricula and instruction. It establishes the proficiency expected at the end of each of four instructional levels…

The teaching of Latin to verbally precocious students enhances their vocabulary and linguistic competence in English and prepares them for study of other foreign languages. The ideal curriculum would feature: instruction from fourth through twelfth grade; teachers experienced in teaching Latin and gifted students; and intensive language programs.…

The goals of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania school district's fourth- through sixth-grade Latin program are to extend the English verbal capabilities of children, broaden their cultural horizons, enable students to understand and speak Latin within an appropriate cultural context, and stimulate interest in the study of modern and classical foreign…

A guide for teachers developing a high school Latin curriculum provides a rationale, structure, and method for course planning at four difficulty levels. The approach is based on seven subject matter goals and specific instructional objectives for each, which are appended. The goals are: to help students (1) understand simple Latin syntax; (2)…

This report, based on the findings of the report of the President's Commission on Foreign Languages and International Studies, outlines recommendations, remedies, and proposals of measures to counteract foreign language illiteracy. The discussion is divided into seven sections: (1) some of the commission's recommendations that pertain to high…

The Iowa guide to foreign language curriculum development, the result of a 1985 state mandate, is designed to help local teachers and administrators build on and improve current curriculum and instructional methods. An opening section outlines the rationale, philosophy, and goals of the guide, and subsequent sections focus on curriculum design and…