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Why Study Latin? and More!

This page is dedicated to materials that you can use to promote Latin, especially those items that are handy to use with administrators, school boards, and parents.

Why Study Latin?

  • Why Latin in the Middle Schools?
    This new page provides useful information regarding the study of Latin in middle school, including boosts in academic performance in other areas, and how to start a program at your own school.

  • TCA's Survey of College Admissions Counselors
    This is exceptional and elegant set of flyers, developed by the Texas Classical Association, covers the following topics:  Why Study Latin? Should I Take Latin III & IV? College & University Admissions Personnel Respond to Latin

  • Why Study Latin? (2003 version) Designed by Ginny Lindzey, this brochure contains the latest SAT stats plus information based on Conrad Barrett's article, "Keys to Language and Cultural Awareness" (below).

  • Harry Potter Knows Latin! Designed by Ginny Lindzey, this flyer will serve as a quick promotional tool for students.

  • (More items from the old site to follow!)

Other promotional materials for Latin and the classics:

Promotional materials that can be obtained from the American Classical League Teaching Resource and Materials Center:

  • Latin for the Millennium
  • Innovative Latin Programs for Younger Students
  • Cultural Diversity & Classics: A Promotional Packet

 

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Last updated: June 21, 2007. The National Committee for Latin and Greek website is maintained by  Ginny Lindzey, Dripping Springs High School, Dripping Springs, TX.