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This Week in Latin...in Latin

Drew Campbell — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:02:48 -0400

John Piazza, whose web site is a treasure trove of classical language resources, has launched a new Latin-language blog. You can improve your reading fluency and explore interesting topics relating to Latin at the same time.

College Board Axes Latin Literature AP

Drew Campbell — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:38:35 -0400

By now many readers will have heard that the College Board, which administers the Advanced Placement (AP) program, has decided to drop the Latin Literature course from its offerings. (AP-Virgil will continue in "enhanced" form - whatever that means.) A number of other "underenrolled" courses have also been dropped, including Italian, French literature, and AB computer science. The last AP Latin literature exam will be offered in 2009.

New edition of LCC coming soon!

Drew Campbell — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:27:14 -0400

Here is some of what you'll find in this second edition:

* An expanded Great Books program for high school
* New introductory chapters
* Restructured subjects for easier state reporting
* Updated recommendations for Latin, Greek, History, Science, and Religion
* Detailed weekly schedules
* Tips for large families
* A self-education program for adults

You can pre-order a copy now for shipment in May.

Your Parnassian Sherpa

Drew Campbell — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:38:34 -0500

If you've read Climbing Parnassus, you will surely enjoy this ISI lecture by Tracy Lee Simmons on classical education.

Three Roads, One Destination

Drew Campbell — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:12:11 -0500

Ever wonder what the differences are between all the Latin curricula on the market? This handy road map explains the three main Latin teaching methodologies.

'Tis the Season...for Latin

Drew Campbell — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:06:19 -0500

Apparently this really is the season for Latin-themed reporting.

Is Latin for Snobs?

Drew Campbell — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:11:52 -0500

Although some people would have you believe that classics are only for the elite, educators in England are laying that notion to rest by introducing Latin instruction into primary schools. Interested in how they're doing it? Read more about the Iris Project here.

Latin Lovers

Drew Campbell — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:15:59 -0500

'Tis the season, apparently, for Latin-themed newspaper pieces. The Washington Post recently published an article about the National Junior Classics League and the Virginia Certamen team (free login required). One of the team members is homeschooled.

Gets my vote!

Drew Campbell — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:29:33 -0500

It's not every day that the New York Times publishes an op-ed piece in Latin. The English translation is here.

Roman Mythology

Drew Campbell — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:53:30 -0500

Many people assume that the Romans simply adopted Greek religion along with their mythology - so much so that we routinely refer to "Greco-Roman myth." But the reality is more complex. Rose Williams, a Latin teacher and author, has made available a nice 7-page PDF on the Roman gods for use in Latin classrooms.