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Wraga, William G. – History of Education, 2009
The Classical Investigation, conducted from 1921 to 1924 by the American Classical League, remains the largest study of the teaching and learning of Latin and Greek performed in US schools. The recommendations that emerged from the Classical Investigation placed less stress on the claims of mental discipline and more stress on the value of…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Classical Languages, Latin, Literacy
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Phinney, Edward – Classical Outlook, 1982
Discusses need for more teacher training in the classics. Believes the future of classicists depends on continued existence of secondary level programs. Believes colleges need to take Latin teacher training programs more seriously. (BK)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Enrollment Influences, Language Enrollment, Language Teachers
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Phillips, J. H. – Classical Outlook, 1981
Addresses difficulties faced by medical students in the acquisition of a technical terminology largely based on Greek or Latin, and explains how in recent years undergraduate Classics departments have met the challenge by offering a Medical Terminology course. Discusses course development and currently available instruction materials. (MES)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Organization, Glossaries
Lawall, Gilbert – 1978
Five topics of interest to persons involved in classical studies are discussed in this report: (1) "A Survey of the Classical Scene" focusses on the future of classical studies in elementary and secondary schools with some mention of the situation in colleges and universities. (2) "ACL: The State of the League" includes…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Committees
Russo, Richard V. – Humanities, 1994
Discusses a curriculum design and anthology of Latin readings for high school students developed by a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities/Readers' Digest Teacher-Scholar Fellowship. Maintains that correspondence between authors Dorothy Sayers and C.S. Lewis provided inspiration for the anthology development project. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Design, Females, Greek Civilization