AP Latin

Kearsarge Regional High School

COURSE SYLLABUS

2020-2021


Teacher Name: James Milliken

Course Name: (ILL106) ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN (AP)


Email: jmilliken@kearsarge.org Phone Extension: 2344

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/kearsarge.org/latina-kearsargia/ap-latin


Brief Course Description:


The AP Language Course is designed to prepare the student to succeed on the Advanced Placement Exam offered by the College Board in May. As required by the College Board, the course provides students with a learning experience equivalent to that of a second or third-year college course in Latin literature. Students in Latin III who are interested and motivated to take this college level course may be recommended for it. AP Latin involves a comprehensive reading of two Latin works in-depth, including translation, literary analysis and essay writing. Students ultimately become proficient in two major Roman authors. Readings include significant portions of Julius Caesar’s Gallic War and Vergil’s Aeneid. The course culminates in the taking of the Advanced Placement Exam. Students are expected to work at the level of a college course including significant work outside of class (approximately ten hours a week)




Core Competencies and Weighting

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:


-1. Grammar & Linguistics (30%) demonstrate continued growth in mastery of grammatical concepts learned in the first three years; Apply knowledge of Laton grammar, syntax, etc. to analysis of works of Vergil & Caesar.

-2. Translation & Interpretation (30%) - read and comprehend the works of Vergil & Caesar; analyze the structure and content of their work; show understanding of classical poetic meters, particularly dactylic hexameter, poetic literary devices, and the conventions of epic poetry; show understanding of Caesar’s prose style.

-3. Culture & Connections (20%)- research and show understanding of the historical, cultural, and literary context of Vergil’s Aeneid & Caesar’s De Bello Gallico; explore connections between these works, and their influence, on later time periods (including our own).

--4. Speaking & Recitation (20%) - recite extended Latin passages using correct pronunciation, inflection, and poetic meter; share research & insights with class via oral presentations.


21st Work Habits and Skills

In this course students will strive to develop the following skills and habits:

  1. Initiative and Productivity: to manage their time effectively, work independently, produce high quality work, maintain a positive attitude, engage actively in the work of the class, set rigorous goals for themselves, and persevere in learning.

  2. Responsibility and Accountability: to promote and exhibit appropriate conduct as outlined in the student handbook and classroom policies; to demonstrate respect for and involvement in school, local, national, and global community issues.

  3. Collaboration: to work consistently and actively toward group goals by contributing knowledge, opinions, skills, and advocacy for self and others in a positive manner; to value and encourage the opinions and contributions of the other group members.

Textbooks: - Vergil's Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6 (replacement: $50)

-Caesar: Selections From His Commentarii De Bello Gallico (replacement: $50)


Grading: Formative: 10%

Summative: 90%

Materials: What you should bring to class everyday!

  1. CHROMEBOOK

  2. Three-ring binder (with usable paper)

  3. Pen / pencil


Classroom Policies:


Homework / Class Work - You are responsible for making up any work you miss within 3 (III) class days. If there is a legitimate reason for more time, you need to agree upon a make up plan with me.

Homework will be posted each Monday (one week out) and will be updated as necessary on my faculty webpage and/or Google Classroom.


X-Block, AfterSchool, or Academic Lab Availability -- I am in room 10 during X Block and after school.



Food / Drink – Food is prohibited in the classroom. Students may drink water.


Communication – It is my policy to respond to all communications via email or telephone within 1 school day.

Plagiarism -- From the KRHS Student Handbook: Kearsarge Regional School District requires academic integrity of its students. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Plagiarism is using another’s work as your own without giving proper credit. A student will also be considered to be violating this policy if they knowingly share their work with another student with the intention of letting that student use it as their own.


-1st Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated. There will be a meeting between student, teacher and administration.

-2nd Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated. A meeting between parent, teacher and administration and possible loss of leadership position(s). Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.

-Further Offense(s): Students will lose consideration for school awarded scholarships and scholastic awards. Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.

NOTE: Any student not exhibiting academic honesty will not be exempt from taking final examinations.


Cell Phones: Because personal devices can be used for digital communication during the school day, it should be noted that improper conduct using a personal device is in violation of the Responsible Use Policy (RUP), under part 1: Safety and Security: Hardware and Networks. Students will be asked to place their cell phones and/or electronic devices in an assigned location within the classroom before each summative assessment or standardized test/state exams. Students who refuse to place their cell phone and/or electronic device in the identified classroom location will receive a zero on the evaluation and be sent to the main office. Students who are found in possession of, or using cell phones and/or other electronic devices during a summative evaluation will also receive a zero on the assessment. Students who are found in possession of or using a cell phone during a standardized test/state exam will be issued a five-day out-of-school suspension.


Appropriate Behavior -- Disrespect shown toward staff, students or school property will not be tolerated. Failure to abide by these rules will result in one or more of the following:

* The teacher will move student’s seat

* Detention with the Teacher, Teacher will call parent/legal guardian

* Removal from class; sent to administrator


Mature Content – None planned- I will give at least two week warning if any change is anticipated.