Latin Courses & Descriptions

52011 Latin I

Prerequisite: None Credit:1

Latin I constitutes a two-semester study of the level 1 proficiency of listening, speaking, writing, and reading Latin, with particular emphasis on reading based on the Cambridge Latin Course. Basic grammatical principles of classical Latin and word derivation will be incorporated into the course, as well as developing an understanding of Roman culture. 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.

52021 Latin II

Prerequisite: Latin I, Credit:1

Latin II constitutes a two-semester study of the level 2 proficiencies of listening, speaking, writing, and reading Latin, with particular emphasis on reading based on the Cambridge Latin Course. 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. 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.

52021 Honors Latin II

Prerequisite: Latin I, Credit:1

PAP Latin II covers the same essential knowledge and skills as Latin II, but at a faster pace and with more in-depth exposure to a variety of topics, without an increased workload. Students in PAP Latin II will also expand upon the basic composition skills (English to Latin) started in Latin I. Students will begin to develop skills necessary for taking the AP test. If students are interested in taking PAP Latin III, PAP Latin IV and/or AP Latin IV, PAP Latin II is strongly recommended.

52031 Latin III

Prerequisite: Latin II Credit:1

Latin III constitutes a two-semester study of the level 3 proficiencies of listening, speaking, writing, and reading Latin, with particular emphasis on reading based on the Cambridge Latin Course. 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. PAP students have additional emphasis on written composition to support the acquisition of grammatical structures. Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized throughout the year.

52031 Honors Latin III

Prerequisite: Latin II, Credit: 1

Latin III constitutes a two-semester study of the level 3 proficiencies of listening, speaking, writing, and reading Latin, with particular emphasis on reading based on the Cambridge Latin Course. 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. PAP students have additional emphasis on written composition to support the acquisition of grammatical structures. Vocabulary acquisition is emphasized throughout the year.

52031 AP Latin IV

Prerequisite: Latin III, Credit:1

Latin IV constitutes a two-semester study of the level 4 proficiencies of listening, speaking, writing, and reading Latin, with particular emphasis on reading, based on the Cambridge Latin Course plus additional literature including but not limited to Vergil, Catullus, Caesar, and Pliny the Younger. 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. 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.