Latin 3

Prerequisite: successful completion of Latin II Honors

This class continues the development of the fours skills of language acquisition in Classical Latin: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. With an emphasis on reading and writing, listening and speaking are given attention sufficient to amplify a general understanding of the Latin language and its relationship to English. This class is designed to teach students methods for comprehending complex Latin passages of authentic Roman literature through daily practice in reading, translation, and the study of advanced Latin grammar and vocabulary. Through Latin study, students have strengthened basic and advanced English skills in vocabulary and reading comprehension. The third year of Latin consolidates the gains of the previous two. Advanced study of Latin grammar and syntax strengthens higher order thinking skills. Through reading and discussion, students must think critically on a sustained basis from the point of recognition and comprehension to interpretation and conclusion. A third year of Latin sharpens expression both in Latin and English. Moving beyond the accuracy of grammar, students are introduced to the canonical works of the poets Catullus, Horace, Vergil and Ovid, and the prose authors Caesar, Cicero, Livy. Such authors provide models of sophistication in argument, organization, diction, and style. Additionally, minor authors who record colorful aspects of ancient life are read and discussed.

Google Classroom Code 2020-2021: 3mwskej