The Teaching of Classics

Originally published in 1954, this book dispenses advice to teachers on how to teach classics to all school levels.

9781316509661, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 February 2016

258 pages
21 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.63 kg

Originally published in 1954, as one of a post-war series on the teaching of the main subjects in the secondary school curriculum, this book dispenses advice to teachers on how to teach classics to all school levels. Chapters are broad in scope and cover the teaching of classics to junior schools, secondary schools and sixth forms, as well as subjects such as 'Teaching methods', 'Examinations' and 'Aids to the teaching of classics'. The book also suggests multiple ideas for lessons. Appendices are included for reference. This book will be of great value to scholars of the history of education.

Foreword A. W. S. Hutchings
Preface
Members of the committee
Corresponding members
1. Introduction
2. Junior and middle-school Latin
3. Greek: the early years
4. Teaching methods
5. Classics in the sixth form
6. Ancient history, life and literature
7. Classics in the secondary modern school
8. Examinations
9. Aids to the teaching of classics
Appendix 1. The pronunciation of Latin
Appendix 2. The pronunciation of Greek
Appendix 3. Examination requirements for entry to universities and professions
Appendix 4. Short bibliography on the teaching of classics
Appendix 5. Classical societies and courses
Indexes.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]