CLASSES
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Latin 1:
Prerequisite: None
Latin 1 constitutes a two-semester study of the
level 1 proficiencies of listening, speaking,
writing, and reading Latin, with particular
emphasis on reading. Basic grammatical
principles of classical Latin and word
derivation will be incorporated into the course,
as well as developing an understanding of Roman
culture, history, literature, mythology, and
philosophy. The student is expected to develop
communicative competencies with special
attention to reading comprehension and
discussion of texts through participation in a
variety of oral and written activities.
Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized throughout
the year.
Latin 2:
Prerequisite: Latin I
Latin 2 constitutes a two-semester study of the
level 2 proficiencies of listening, speaking,
writing, and reading Latin, with particular
emphasis on reading. Intermediate grammatical
principles of classical Latin and word
derivation will be incorporated into the course,
as well as developing a deeper understanding of
Roman culture, history, literature, mythology,
and philosophy. Students will be exposed to
authentic Roman texts as their abilities
increase. The student is expected to improve and
expand communicative competencies with special
attention to reading comprehension and
discussion of texts through participation in a
variety of oral and written activities.
Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized throughout
the year.
Latin 3:
Prerequisite: Latin II
Latin 3 constitutes a two-semester study of the
level 3 proficiencies of listening, speaking,
writing, and reading Latin, with particular
emphasis on reading. More advanced grammatical
principles of classical Latin and word
derivation will be incorporated into the course,
as well as developing a deeper understanding of
Roman culture, history, literature, mythology,
and philosophy. Students will begin reading
authentic Roman texts primarily. The student is
expected to improve and expand communicative
competencies with special attention to reading
comprehension and discussion of texts through
participation in a variety of oral and written
activities. Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized
throughout the year. Students will begin to
concentrate on developing skills necessary for
taking AP Latin in the following year.
Latin 4/AP Vergil:
Prerequisite: Latin III
Latin 4/AP
Vergil constitutes a two-semester study of the
level 4 proficiencies of listening, speaking,
writing, and reading Latin, with particular
emphasis on reading. More advanced grammatical
principles of classical Latin and word
derivation will be incorporated into the course,
as well as developing a deeper understanding of
Roman culture, history, literature, mythology,
and philosophy. Students will be reading over
1800 lines of Vergil's Aeneid as described in
the AP Latin Course Description, discussing
stylistic and artistic merits of epic poetry, and
the Age of Augustus and the politics of the time
period. The student is expected to improve and expand
communicative competencies with special
attention to reading comprehension and
discussion of texts through participation in a
variety of oral and written activities,
including writing articulate, well-argued essays
about passages.
Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized throughout
the year.
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