Latin IV

The fourth-year Latin program is designed to be similar to a college seminar class, including extensive translation of excerpts from a survey of Latin authors; discussion and analysis of Roman politics, literary style, etc.; frequent writing in the form of the three-point essay, in English; and considerable self-responsibility for assignments.  The course, as a whole, includes some AP authors and provides a rigorous AP-caliber program; however, it does not carry AP Latin, due to a moderate expectation for projects in the first semester and literary research project in the second semester expands the Latin IV student’s global mastery.  The SAT II achievement test in Latin is encouraged.  Enrollment in and completion of the fourth year of Latin prepares the student for significant academic success at college and is therefore highly valued by college admissions personnel. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Latin III.  One year; 1 credit.