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< p=""> The classic, single& ndash; volume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.<> < p=""> Wheelock's Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the best& ndash; selling single& ndash; volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded: <> < p=""> o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors<> < p=""> o Self& ndash; tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study<> < p=""> o An extensive English& ndash; Latin/ Latin& ndash; English vocabulary section<> < p=""> o A rich selection of original Latin readings & ndash; & ndash; unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made& ndash; up Latin texts<> < p=""> o Etymological aids<> < p=""> Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings. <> < p=""> o The leading self& ndash; tutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses. <> < p=""> o Wheelock's Latin is the top& ndash; selling Latin reference in the US. <> < p=""> o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. One& ndash; half million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America. <>
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Wheelock's Latin 6th Edition, Revised, has all the features that have made it the bestselling single-volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and espanded: *40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors *self-turotial exercises with an answer key for independent study *an extensive English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary section *a rich selection of original Latin reading - unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made-up Latin texts
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40 Chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors, the position of the Latin language in linguistic history, a brief survey of Latin literature, the alphabet and pronunciation, supplementary syntax, summary of forms.aThe classic textbook for beginning Latin students also includes: self-tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study, an extensive English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary, supplementary Latin readings from authentic texts, etymological aids, and a full index.
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WHEELOCK'S LATIN: AUDIO FILES
When Professor Frederic M. Wheelock's Latin first appeared in 1956, the reviews extolled its thoroughness, organization, and conciseness; at least one reviewer predicted that the book "might well become the standard text" for introducing students to elementary Latin. Now, five decades later, that prediction has certainly proved accurate.
The revised sixth edition of Wheelock's Latin has all the features that have made it the best-selling single-volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them improved and expanded:
- 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors
- Self-tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study
- A newly enlarged English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary
- A rich selection of original Latin readings -- unlike other textbooks, which contain primarily made-up Latin texts
- Etymological aids
Also included are maps of the Mediterranean, Italy, and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.
Synopsis
The classic, single–volume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.
Wheelock's Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the best–selling single–volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded:
o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors
o Self–tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study
o An extensive English–Latin/ Latin–English vocabulary section
o A rich selection of original Latin readings –– unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made–up Latin texts
o Etymological aids
Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.
o The leading self–tutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses.
o Wheelock's Latin is the top–selling Latin reference in the US.
o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. One–half million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America.
About the Author
Frederic M. Wheelock (1902-1987) received the A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. His long and distinguished teaching career included appointments at Haverford College, Harvard University, the College of the City of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College (where he served as Dean), the Darrow School for Boys (New Lebanon, NY), the University of Toledo (from which he retired as full Professor in 1968), and a visiting professorship at Florida Presbyterian (now Eckert) College. He published a number of articles and reviews in the fields of textual criticism, palaeography, and the study of Latin; in addition to
Wheelock's Latin (previously titled
Latin: An Introductory Course Based on Ancient Authors), his books include
Latin Literature: A Book of Readings and
Quintilian as Educator (trans. H. E. Butler; introd. and notes by Prof. Wheelock). Professor Wheelock was a member of the American Classical League, the American Philological Association, and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.
Richard A. LaFleur is Franklin Professor of Classics Emeritus and former Head of Classics at the University of Georgia; he has served as Editor of the Classical Outlook and President of the American Classical League, and is a recipient of the American Philological Association's national award for excellence in the teaching of Classics. Among his numerous books are Scribblers, Scvlptors, and Scribes and the revised editions of Wheelock's Latin, Workbook for Wheelock's Latin, and Wheelock's Latin Reader.