Oxford at the Crossroads: A Criticism of the Course of Litterae Humaniores in the University

by Percy Gardner

This thought-provoking work by Percy Gardner is a critique of the classics curriculum at Oxford University in the late 19th century. Gardner argues that the teaching of the classics has become too focused on linguistic analysis at the expense of critical engagement with the texts. He also offers suggestions for how the curriculum could be reformed to better serve the needs of students. A must-read for educators and those interested in the history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021948993
• ISBN13: 9781021948991
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"