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As allure of Latin wanes, new teaching methods focus on fun
Fewer Maine students are taking the national exam, but the state's Junior Classical League breathes some life into a 'dead language.'
by Noel K. Gallagher
May 28, 2017
Latin was once a required core subject in many schools, but there are conflicting signs about how well it’s doing in Maine today, and the state doesn’t track the number of students taking a particular language.
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Teachers, parents and teachers agree that there are some core reasons to take Latin: It’s helpful for students planning to go into law or medicine. It gives students a greater command of English and other languages once they understand the root Latin words. For some, it’s a family tradition.
At the MJCL spring convention, several students had one more reason – because it’s fun.
Read the full article at http://www.pressherald.com/2017/05/28/as-allure-of-latin-wanes-new-teaching-methods-focus-on-fun/
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