Oxford Latin Course: Part III: Student's Book

Author: James Morwood and Maurice Balme Series: Oxford Latin Course

A new edition of the Oxford Latin Course which combines both modern and traditional methods of Latin teaching from first stages to GCSE. Completely revised and restructured, the book is based on the reading of original texts. Parts I-III are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace, based closely on historical sources.

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Provides teachers and students alike with a modern, inviting and structured way to sustain interest and excellence in Latin. Based on the reading of original texts, the course is structured around a narrative detailing the life of the poet Horace, which helps students to develop an understanding of the times of Cicero and Augustus.

Critic Reviews

"Looks interesting....I like the inclusion of pictures."--Margaret Ann Smith, Salisbury High School
"The entire series is excellent--while obviously aimed at junior high students, it is emminently suitable in classes in high school where many students have low reading levels in English--yet challenging enough for those who are gifted."--Gayle H. Cloud, Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas
"Has lots of possibilities for oral and written practice."--Robert Haglage, Woodward High
"A very useful accessory--attractive and lively. It should save the teacher time and effort."--Gillian Vardon, Nichols School
"Excellent....I would recommend it."--Etan Savir, The John Cooper School

"Looks interesting....I like the inclusion of pictures."--Margaret Ann Smith, Salisbury High School
"The entire series is excellent--while obviously aimed at junior high students, it is emminently suitable in classes in high school where many students have low reading levels in English--yet challenging enough for those who are gifted."--Gayle H. Cloud, Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas
"Has lots of possibilities for oral and written practice."--Robert Haglage, Woodward High
"A very useful accessory--attractive and lively. It should save the teacher time and effort."--Gillian Vardon, Nichols School
"Excellent....I would recommend it."--Etan Savir, The John Cooper School

"Looks interesting....I like the inclusion of pictures."--Margaret Ann Smith, Salisbury High School
"The entire series is excellent--while obviously aimed at junior high students, it is emminently suitable in classes in high school where many students have low reading levels in English--yet challenging enough for those who are gifted."--Gayle H. Cloud, Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas
"Has lots of possibilities for oral and written practice."--Robert Haglage, Woodward High
"A very useful accessory--attractive and lively. It should save the teacher time and effort."--Gillian Vardon, Nichols School
"Excellent....I would recommend it."--Etan Savir, The John Cooper School

About the Author

Maurice Balme is retired from the Harrow School. James Morwood, formerly Head of Classics at Harrow School in England, is now a Fellow at Wadham College, Oxford and Grocyn Lecturer for the Literae Humaniores Faculty.

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This second edition of the Oxford Latin Course combines the best features of both modern and traditional methods of Latin teaching from first stages to GCSE. Completely revised and restructured in the light of a nationwide survey of Classics teachers, it provides an exciting, stimulating approach to Latin based on the reading of original texts. Parts I-III are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace, based closely on historical sources, which helpsstudents to develop an understanding of the times of Cicero and Augustus.