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Via Nova

Or, The Application of the Direct Method to Latin and Greek

W H S Jones author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:12th Sep '13

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Originally published in 1915, this book addresses the teaching of classics, particularly Latin and ancient Greek.

Originally published in 1915, this book addresses the teaching of classics, particularly Latin and ancient Greek, in a schooling system which has grown to see the subject as largely irrelevant. Jones argues that studying ancient languages is best done through the 'direct method' of instruction.Originally published in 1915 as part of a series of handbooks for teachers, this book addresses the teaching of classics, particularly Latin and ancient Greek, in a schooling system which has grown to see the subject as largely irrelevant. Jones argues that studying ancient languages is best done through the 'direct method' of instruction, with an emphasis on composition in the original languages and study of the classical cultures. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education, classical education in particular.

ISBN: 9781107623149

Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm

Weight: 250g

188 pages