1. (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.

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

      1. a. Have the ability to read the works of major Latin authors in prose and poetry, and knowledge of their literary qualities and importance;
      2. b. Have the ability to translate Latin into idiomatic English; and
      3. c. Have the ability to read aloud both prose and poetry in correct meter in Latin using an accepted standard of pronunciation;

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

      1. a. Have knowledge of the morphology, phonology, and syntax of Latin;
      2. b. Have the ability to write short compositions in Latin; and
      3. c. Have knowledge of the general historical development of Latin and its influence on Romance languages and English vocabulary; and

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

      1. a. Have knowledge of major aspects of classical history, cultural institutions, and their connections to European traditions and other world cultures;
      2. b. Have knowledge of the history and content of classical literature, in translation or in the original; and
      3. c. Have knowledge of classical mythology.
3. (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.

Source. #7924, eff 7-24-03; ss by #9306, eff 10-25-08, EXPIRED: 10-25-16 New. #12148, eff 3-24-17; renumbered by #12603 (formerly Ed 507.37); ss by #13486, eff 11-11-22