VOCABULARY STORY 452 WHAT HAS BECOME OF A CLASSICAL EDUCATION?

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The faculty of 19th century colleges were in a dilemma. They had won distinction
in the past for an arbitrary concentration on Latin and the classics. By 1850, this was
somewhat archaic. Latin continued somewhat as a universal language. This is exemplified
by medicine being in Latin.
However; there was a discrepancy between a classical education and the modernizing world.
Most people had apathy for Latin. There was a demand for science and technology. The
metaphor: Being left behind is apt to the old school’s curriculums.

The staffs of 19th century colleges were in a problem spot. They had won prestige
in the past for an random dwelling on Latin and the classics. By 1850, this was
somewhat quaint. Latin continued somewhat as a universal language. This is typified
by medicine being in Latin.
However; there was a difference between a classical education and the modernizing world.
Most people had an indifference for Latin. There was a demand for science and technology. The
image: Being left behind is apt to the old school’s curriculums.