N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.37

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 507.37 - Classical Languages Teacher

(a) To be considered for a classical languages teacher statement of eligibility, as described in Ed 505.06, an individual shall have at least a bachelor's degree.

(b) To be eligible for licensure as a classical languages teacher with an endorsement in Latin under any of the pathways described in Ed 505.05 through Ed 505.07 a candidate shall have the following skills, competencies and knowledge:

(1) In the area of reading comprehension and translation, the candidate shall:

a. Have the ability to read the works of major Latin authors in prose and poetry, and knowledge of their literary qualities and importance;

b. Have the ability to translate Latin into idiomatic English; and

c. Have the ability to read aloud both prose and poetry in correct meter in Latin using an accepted standard of pronunciation;

(2) In the area of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, the candidate shall:

a. Have knowledge of the morphology, phonology, and syntax of Latin;

b. Have the ability to write short compositions in Latin; and

c. Have knowledge of the general historical development of Latin and its influence on Romance languages and English vocabulary; and

(3) In the area of the cultural and literary history, the candidate shall:

a. Have knowledge of major aspects of classical history, cultural institutions, and their connections to European traditions and other world cultures;

b. Have knowledge of the history and content of classical literature, in translation or in the original; and

c. Have knowledge of classical mythology.

(c) A candidate for licensure as a classical languages teacher with an endorsement in Greek shall comply with (b) above, except that the required skills, competencies and knowledge shall be in Greek instead of Latin.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.37

#7924, eff 7-24-03; ss by #9306, eff 10-25-08

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