Practical Essays by Alexander Bain
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The place in education of Language generally.
Purposes of Language acquisition. Altered position of the Classical, languages. Alleged benefits of these languages, after ceasing to be valuable in their original use. The teaching of the languages does not correspond to these secondary values. Languages are not a proper subject for competition with a view to appointments. For foreign service, there should be a pass examination in the languages needful. The training powers attributed to languages should be tested in its own character. Instead of the Languages of Greece, Rome, &c., substitute the History and Literature. Allocation of marks under this view. Objections answered. Certain subjects should be obligatory. |
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