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Norma Goldman

Cerro Coso to Hold Author Book Signing Reception

November 24, 2009

The Cerro Coso Community College Bookstore will be hosting a special appearance by author, educator and lecturer, Norma Goldman on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the College Student Center. Professor Goldman, a guest of Cerro Coso instructor Charles Humphreys, is a world traveler, and contributing speaker for the Nova Series "Secrets of Lost Empire," and has been active in the promotion of classical studies for over 60 years. As a Classicist and teacher, she fervently believes in the importance of the study of Latin. For countless years the Latin language was at the core of our educational system. Now, in the age of technology, it has a special importance. Technical vocabulary in the biological sciences, medicine and related fields are derived heavily from Latin-based words, and 70% of current English vocabulary is based on these roots. Furthermore, the study of language structure greatly contributes to an improved use of our own language.

Goodman is currently revising and updating her co-authored text, "Latin Via Ovid," which has been the standard for the Latin classes at Cerro Coso Community College for the past 19 years. Students of all ages have enjoyed the textbook, which uses Greco-Roman mythology as the basis for learning to read Latin.

Past, present, and prospective students of Latin are cordially invited to take part in this celebration. As an additional treat, Goldman will be pleased to autograph the textbooks which students have used.

The public is encouraged to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to meet this remarkable woman.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230