Classics teaching in Europe / edited by John Bulwer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bulwer, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classical languages--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Europe.

Classical languages.

Classical languages--Study and teaching--Government policy--Europe.

Classical languages--Study and teaching.

Government policy.

Classical languages--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Europe.

Physical Description:

xiii, 143 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Duckworth, 2006.

Summary:

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 recently dropped Greek and Latin from the range of qualifications offered to schools, questions were asked in Parliament.

Here contributors from fifteen European countries, including the UK, outline the state of Classics teaching in their own countries: what part Classics plays 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 courses 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. This timely volume will be of interest to Classics teachers worldwide. All contributions are in English.

Contents:

Austria 19

Belgium 22

Croatia 31

Czech Republic 38

Denmark 43

France 52

Germany 58

Italy 70

Latvia 81

The Netherlands 90

Portugal 97

Romania 107

Spain 112

Sweden 117

United Kingdom 124

Appendix An Example of Method 132.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-140) and index.

ISBN:

0715635603

OCLC:

64743430

Publisher Number:

9780715635605 (pbk.)