Word: latin
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Peabody 55 English 11a, Emerson J Fine Arts 3a, Emerson D French 11 hf., Harvard 5 French 17, Harvard 5 Geology 4, Zool. Lect. Rm. Geology 10, Geol. Mus. German 2a, Harvard 2 German 26a, Emerson J Greek A, Emerson J History 2a, Harvard 5 History 30a, Harvard 6 Latin 3 hf., Emerson J Mathematics 5a, Harvard 5 Mathematics 12, Harvard 5 Music 3, Emerson J Philosophy 6a, Emerson D Physics B, Emerson D Semitic 17, Harvard 2 Zoology 17, Zool. Lab. 46 Tomorrow. Anthropology 5, Peabody Mus. Botany 7, Gray Herb. Economics 9, Harvard 3 Economics 31, Harvard...
While there is no entrance examination at Cambridge, all candidates are required to pass the so-called "previous examinations" in which, at present, Greek and Latin are both compulsory. It now has been proposed that, instead of compelling the candidates to take two classical languages, two foreign languages should be required in the "previous examinations," of which Latin shall be one; and that the candidate shall have the option of offering as his second foreign language either Greek or French or German. It is felt that the existence of classical entrance scholarships will effectually promote the study of Greek...
...instruction more accessible by eliminating the knowledge of Greek as a prerequisite to admission. Some modern tongue will doubtless be substituted for the ancient. By revising its standards for entrance, this English institution sacrifices a precedent which has marked a long existence. For several centuries both Greek and Latin have been the very basis of a higher education, but now, because of changing conditions, either one is sufficient. Men who made England the power she is, and those who established her reputation as a land of cultured people, have been trained by the Classics. A university career has depended...
...result of this changed policy, many Americans are given an opportunity to study abroad. In recent years the practicability characteristic of education in the United States has hindered all but the most scholarly from enjoying this privilege. Now, however, almost anyone who has sufficient knowledge of Latin and some other language is eligible. Students who desire to carry their work beyond their undergraduate life will benefit most, for they can now secure much easier than formerly a degree from a foreign university. Research scholars and those seeking the honors that can be won in a world-famed institution will welcome...
Although Cambridge's newest move emphasizes the practical and immediately useful studies, yet it does not detract from the value of a classical training. What has developed for generations the minds of Englishmen is not now discarded. That the greatest stronghold of Greek and Latin should not adjust its requirements until 1918 gives convincing proof of their durability. The demand for men whose training has been devoted entirely to success in business has caused an addition to the college curriculum, not a substitution. Mental training and the need of it remain the same however much the world changes. That which...