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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... result of this context , medieval Latin pronunciation is often used . ( Greek is taught only very rarely at high schools , and these are mostly Classical and Episcopal secondary schools . ) Modern world Several teachers , who deal with ...
... results . At a recent examination for entering university , Greek was passed by more than 75 % of the students and Latin by 73 % . These are the subjects with the highest pass rates , and so Classics teachers boast that they achieve ...
... result in a punishment or restriction of Dumnorix whose influence is still valid . Caesar's assessment of the situa- tion is not yet finished as the past tense arbitrabatur indicates . The whole period describes the results of Caesar's ...