Historia y tradición en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras en Europa (VII): Edad Moderna - las lenguas nacionales.

Abstract

The Renaissance, as a new cultural field, gives rise to two innovations within foreign language teaching. On the one hand, Classical Latin is defended, on the other, the general attitude towards languages undergoes a change. The defence of Classical Latin also implies a turning away from and an abandoning of Medieval Latin. The general attitude change included both the Classical Languages and the new modern national languages. These are more sought after because new types of workers are required: artillery men, navigators, permanent and mercenary armies, merchants, etc. All these factors lead to a reformation in the educational system and to a relevant modification in language teaching. The current study, a continuation of the series carried out in previous issues of this journal, studies the European modern languages of that period, and, more specifically, it presents and analyses the lexicographical and grammatical materials designed for the teaching and learning of foreign languages.