The approximately 650 works listed in this guide have as their focus the myths of the Greeks and Romans. Titles were chosen as being (1) interesting treatments of the subject matter, (2) representative of a variety of types, styles, and time periods, and (3) available in some way. Entries are listed in one of four categories--art, literature,…

Discussion supporting Latin study for those capable of learning the language focuses on its intrinsic interest, eminent practicality, and forward-looking curricular reforms. An approach to the study of English through Latin is commended in the article. (RL)

Eleven West Virginia teachers contributed the games included in this publication. All of the games have been classroom tested for their educational results as well as for their promotion of student interest and are intended for use in a foreign language class. The following games are described in detail: (1) Advanced Verbs, (2) Artists, (3)…

Various problems confronting teachers of the classics are explored through frequent reference to the metaphor of the classics viewed as a sailing ship in a sea of troubled waters. Several of the difficulties confronting classics teachers are seen to be related to an anti-intellectual mood prevailing in academe, scheduling problems, shifting school…

Intends to demonstrate the value of statistical analysis in linguistic inquiry through a specific problem, mainly the distribution of and the correlation between the perfect and imperfect subjunctive in Latin. (AM)

Points out that new interest in Latin American history can be generated by focusing on urban growth. Describes the course content, themes, and issues used in the Latin American urban history course taught at the University of Pittsburgh. Concludes with a seven-page list of instructional resources. (JDH)

Reviews the literature on educational research and development on Spanish-speaking Latin American children and the contributions of psychology to these two activities. Contends that many practices that influence this research were developed in Western Europe and Latin America and do not adequately consider cultural and social differences in pupil…

Discusses the downward trend in the supply and demand for Latin teachers from 1961 to 1973 as reflected by the National Education Association's yearly Teacher Supply and Demand surveys. Statistics show that the downward trend for Latin classes has reversed since 1978, creating a demand for more Latin teachers. (SED)

The concept of error, or mistake, is a sensitive and crucial issue in both second language learning and second language instruction. Error can play a constructive role in learning and, under some conditions, in teaching, and avoidance of error may be less productive than confrontation with it. (MSE)

Discusses the use of the cloze procedure in teaching Latin. This type of exercise is appropriate for Latin because the language's inflected endings permit freer word order and because the cloze exercise focuses the student's attention on the inflections and on the general shape of the sentence as well. (SED)

Presents the results of an exploratory study of Latin-American university students' preferences for studying and interacting with their professors. Results indicated significant differences between the preferred learning styles of Anglo-Americans and Latin Americans. No differences were noted between graduates and undergraduates. (BL)

Suggests that classifications of French verbs derived uncritically from Latin are not useful and are confusing because verb classes are defined according to their infinitives. It is suggested that verbs be grouped according to other criteria which are more useful to the learner. (SED)

This unit of study seeks to introduce students to the history of Africans in the Mexican state of Veracruz and to provide the classroom teacher with resources and information about Veracruz. Although the unit is designed for students with an advanced level of Spanish, the readings are in English so this activity could be part of an…

Reporting briefly on the state of classroom films as determined by a project reviewing educational and feature films dealing with Latin America, this report offers suggestions for improving the accessibility and quality of audio-visual materials. (SM)