Classics Teaching in EuropeJohn Bulwer Classics seems constantly under threat in schools, yet the subject evolves and survives. Threats to it are taken seriously. When one of the UK examination boards dropped Greek and Latin from the curricula offered to schools, questions were asked in Parliament. Here contributors from fourteen European countries, including the UK, outline the state of Classics teaching in their own countries: what part Classics play in the curriculum, how many pupils take Latin and Greek, and what kind of courses are offered. They explain how much language learning takes place and what proportion of the course is devoted to the culture of Greece and Rome. They illustrate how politics, historical and linguistic traditions and different national organisation and expectations can all affect educational outcomes. Some demonstrate that Classics has a stable and secure position in the national curriculum, while others show how committed teachers can adopt various strategies to inspire enthusiasm in their students. Most describe how their national education systems put pressure on Classics teachers by reducing their timetable allowance and restricting the possibilities of creating classes. |
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... culture in which they live . It may be time to rediscover the contribution of Turkey , Egypt and the rest of North Africa to the Classical inheritance , which underpins Western culture . This may serve to give these young people from ...
... culture and to reflect on the similarities and differences between this and other cultures . The methodology of the study of Greek should enable the students to deal with many different questions and problems concerning language and ...
... culture 4 4 4 4 4 Greek language and culture 4 4 3 3 3 Liceo Linguistico 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year Latin language and culture 3 3 Liceo delle Scienze Umane 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year Latin language and ...