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LATIN I
Latin I provides the student the opportunity to study the basic grammar of Latin, practice in reading Latin, and an introduction to Roman culture, mythology, literature, and history. ipsa scientia potestas est. "Knowledge itself is power." Francis Bacon
~~Culture and Civilization: Students will learn the general geography of the Ancient Roman world, e.g. Roma, Italia, Britannia, Hispania, Aegyptus. Students will also acquire an introduction to Roman history, from the founding of Rome to the beginning of the Roman Empire. Daily Roman life, e.g. Roman dress, marriage, and architecture, will also be a topic of discussion.
~~Basic Spoken Phrases: Salve! Quid agis? Quid nomen est tibi? ~~Derivatives: aquamarine, agriculture, portable
~~Expressions and Abbreviations: e pluribus unum, tempus fugit, etc., N.B.sic semper tyrannis, Thus always to tyrants!
LATIN II
Latin II continues the study of Latin grammar, comprehension of short un-adapted passages from original authors, continued practice in reading Latin, and analysis of Roman culture, mythology, literature, and history.
Cogito ergo sum! "I think, therefore I am!" Decartes
~~Culture and Civilization: Students will become familiar with famous sites and monuments within and near Rome, e.g. the Ara Pacis, Trajan's Column, Baths of Caracalla, and their relation to the Republic or Empire and influence on future architecture and design. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of Roman government and will become familiar with the history of the Late Republic and Early Empire, concentrating on the major events and people that shaped these eras.
~~Basic Spoken Phrases: surge! ignosce mihi, bene respondisti ~~Derivatives: introspection, omniscient, benevolent
~~Expressions and Abbreviations: caveat emptor, ad astra per aspera, status quo, et al, omnia vincit labor
LATIN III/PRE-AP LATIN III
Latin III introduces the study of Latin poetry and prose, literary devices, and text analysis. Students will acquire a more sophisticated comprehension of short, unadapted passages from original authors and are introduced to Latin composition. Students will focus on Caesar's de bello gallico, Cicero's de amicitia, and Sallust's Cataline; in addition, students will be introduced to Roman poets, such as Vergil, Ovid, Horace, and Catullus. Latin III introduces the study of methodology for analyses of Roman culture, literature, and history. Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas Virgil Georgica2.490
~~Culture and Civilization: Students will become familiar with the structure of the Roman Army, the political and legal system, and the lives of authors studied. Students will learn about the influence of Greco-Roman culture, history, and literature on world culture.
~~Basic Spoken Phrases: gaudeamus, salve sis, mirabile dictu
~~Derivatives: refulgent, progeny, ferrous
~~Expressions and Abbreviations: cogito ergo sum, aere perennius, in medias res
LATIN IV
Latin IV is a projects based learning class and is similar to a humanities course. Vergil’s Aeneid will be the central focus of exploring the human experience. From our readings we will look at subsequent literature that was influenced by Vergil: Dante’s Inferno, Milton’s Paradise Lost; Rilke’s Sonnets to Orpheus. In addition, we will also explore questions about visual imagery, historical memory, leadership, as well as the influence of Vergil’s work on
later art work. Students will be encouraged to explore their interpretation of the Aeneid using their own means of expression.
There is also a CU Succeed option available. This entails earning 3 college credits through the University of Colorado at Denver.
AP LATIN: CAESAR AND VERGIL The AP Latin course promotes reading Latin poetry and prose with historical and literary sensitivity. Students are encouraged to develop linguistic skills by engaging in multiple activities, including translating poetry and prose from the required-reading list, precisely and literally; reading passages of poetry and prose with comprehension; and analyzing literary texts in clear, coherent written arguments, supported by textual examples. AP Latin is roughly equivalent to an upper-intermediate college or university course. (The College Board)