News Release
IWV Campus
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