Question 16676 — exams, competitions and diplomas

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Mr. Aurélien Saintoul questions the Minister of National Education about the reinstatement of bonus points granted to students choosing to study Latin and ancient Greek for the baccalaureate. The 2021 baccalaureate reform removed the bonus points previously enjoyed by students following optional teaching of languages ​​and cultures of Antiquity. This decision proved deleterious for classical literature, already faced with a continued decline in their numbers and the closure of numerous groups due to lack of students or resources. However, the educational benefits of ancient languages ​​are known. Their study contributes to better mastery of the French language, to the enrichment of vocabulary, to the understanding of grammatical and etymological mechanisms as well as to the development of analysis, reasoning and writing skills. It promotes also student success in many other disciplines. In addition, classic literature contributes to the training of critical thinking. The ability to dialogue with the past and its works is an essential resource to fully exercise one's rights as a citizen. At a time when the circulation of false information is weakening public debate, the humanities constitute more than ever a tool for intellectual and of discernment. The disappearance of bonus points for the baccalaureate thus discourages many students from continuing these courses and weakens their retention in establishments. Since this year, the bonuses granted to Latinists and Hellenists for the national patent diploma have also been significantly reduced. He asks him if the Government intends to restore baccalaureate bonus points for students following a teaching of Latin or ancient Greek, as well as the previous methods of enhancing the national patent diploma, in order to sustainably support the languages ​​and cultures of Antiquity and to recognize their essential contribution to the intellectual and civic training of students.

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