Latin for the New Millennium
Reviews
Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.05.38
“Terence Tunberg and Milena Minkova’s Latin for the New Millennium (‘LNM’) is a strikingly original and decidedly effective text for introductory Latin. In it, the authors claim to strike a balance between the inductive, or reading method, and the deductive method commonly used in Greek and Latin instruction, and they are successful in that. Though they do not mention it explicitly, they have also transcended the cultural aspirations of most reading-based texts with their successful adaptation of original passages to the needs of beginning Latin students, helping students to see for themselves some of what Latin literature has to offer them.”
Clearing House Review: Classical Outlook 86.1, Fall 2008
“Hot off the presses from Bolchazy-Carducci, Latin for the New Millennium (ISBN 0865165602) is a unique and innovative two-year Latin program suitable for both high school and university students. Authored by gifted Latinists Milena Minkova and Terence Tunberg, and edited by veteran teacher LeaAnn Osburn, this series takes an entirely different perspective from other textbooks. Unlike recent series that center on a single family or story, LNM’s organizing principle is the story of the Latin language itself—from the second century BCE through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and modern world.”
N. S. Gill at About.com
“Bolchazy-Carducci has added to its Latin for the New Millennium series with a set of Level II text and workbooks. The course teaches Latin by reading real Latin passages, exploring the use of Latin after the fall of Rome, and presenting cultural insights. It includes paradigms and review exercises, designed to meet modern teaching standards, while being equally suitable for autodidacts.”
Teacher Reviews
“I never thought at my age and experience (62 years old and 41 years teaching) I would have the chance to try out a new Latin text, let alone a great one. It used to be that students only started reading Latin authors in the original after at least a year and a half of study. With LNM, they start on day one.”
M. Burton Hopkins, Jr.
Salem High School
Salem, NJ
“I am particularly happy with the LNM series, and I am thrilled to be finishing the books this year. The students like the series very much, and the ongoing conversations with Christina, Marcus, Maria, and Helena are a hit.”
Bridget Bartholomew
St. Maria Goretti High School
Hagerstown, MD
“We have used LNM for our Latin elective course. The students find it student-friendly and enjoyable. Their strongest skill is Latin-to-English translation, and I feel good about how much they’ve learned.”
Ann Bradley
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Houston, TX
“This is the series I’ve been waiting for for 38 years. It gives abundant practice on advanced grammar, innovative readings, and conversation sections that my students love.”
Kevin Finnigan
Skaneateles High School
Skaneateles, NY
“We are using LNM with success. I absolutely love it! The students translate and retain the language better than with any text I used previously.”
Elza C. Tiner
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, V
“The text is clear, well-paced, and beautiful in its presentation. Your online help has been a major asset.”
Suzanne Sheahan
Wamogo Regional High School
Litchfield, CT
“It all looks very impressive. I wish I had been taught Latin this way.”
Francis C. Oakley, PhD
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
“I am very pleased with LNM and have already recommended it to colleagues. It is hands down the best textbook for beginning students that I have seen.”
Ann Myers
York College
York, PA
“It has been so much fun to teach LNM 2. The book brings Latin’s continuity through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and beyond to life for students.
The selections and discussions have enriched their understanding of history, art, and music. This is not your mother’s second-year Latin book!”
Teresa Boody
Oak Mountain High School
Birmingham, AL
“I used your New Millennium Latin I text and workbook for tutorial purposes. Both were outstanding and I would definitely recommend them.”
Vito M. Volino, Jr.
Northridge Preparatory School
Niles, IL
“The grammar is friendly and the exercises are varied but focused. The book is visually appealing and engaging.”
Darca Tkach
Campion College at the University of Regina
Regina, SK, Canada
“I think it is the best introductory Latin book to appear in decades.”
Gerald Malsbary
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC
“I have been frustrated with other curricula that fail to balance reading-based and grammar-based instruction. LNM finally does both and incorporates Roman culture naturally. As a novice, I’m grateful for your work on this project.”
Brett J. Martin
Cair Paravel Latin School
Topeka, KS
“Latin for the New Millennium is the best secondary textbook I have ever used. It’s clear, thorough, and beautifully structured for both students and teachers.
It’s the best preparation for the AP, while attending to conversational Latin. The online support is a major plus.”
Sherry Jankowski
The Meadows School
Las Vegas, NV
“I am loving the Latin II readings. They are so interesting and diverse. My students enjoy the dialogues and learning how Latin connects to their modern studies.”
Linda Kennedy
Bishop McGuinness High School
Kernersville, NC
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