Description
Western civilization is founded on the thoughts and ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans, but many scholars warn that the study of their languages is close to extinction in our nation’s public schools and universities. A hundred years ago, a high school graduate might have been expected to translate great works of Latin such as the Ars Amatoria. Today, students are more likely to take Spanish or French, and taking Latin is primarily seen as a way to boost a student’s English vocabulary. Do we need to hold on to the classics? Raymond Cormier (Longwood University) and Alan Ford Farrell (Virginia Military Institute) give their views on the role of Latin and Greek in 21st century America.
