SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin I
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
This course explores basic Latin grammar and vocabulary and develops
the skills necessary to read elementary Latin texts. The linguistic nature of
the course is supplemented by a general overview of Greco-Roman
civilization, including history, geography, daily life, and mythology.
English derivatives and oral Latin are emphasized to show the influence of
Latin upon the English language and to contribute to the growth of each
student’s personal vocabulary.
MAIN TOPICS:
1) The student will demonstrate knowledge of the primary elements of
grammar.
2) The student will build a functional vocabulary.
3) The student will recognize and use derivatives.
Language Processes 1) The student will recognize and analyze syntactical concepts
introduced at this level.
1) The student will read Latin aloud, observing standard Classical
Literature
pronunciation.
2) The student will comprehend Latin sentences and short passages.
1) The student will demonstrate knowledge of cultural aspects of Roman
Culture
life, history and mythology.
2) The student will identify and discuss the significance of the major
geographical features of the Roman world.
Language
Components
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages). Students who receive
credit for Latin I in middle school may count this course in meeting both
credit and subject area graduation requirements.
SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin II
PREREQUISITE:
Latin I
DESCRIPTION:
Students review material from Latin I, learn intermediate grammar and
vocabulary, and continue to develop skills necessary to read Latin texts.
They expand their understanding of Greco-Roman civilization and English
derivatives and oral Latin.
MAIN TOPICS:
1) The student will expand his/her knowledge of the elements of
grammar.
2) The student will continue to build a functional vocabulary.
3) The student will continue to recognize and use derivatives.
Language Processes 1) The student will continue to recognize and analyze syntactical
concepts introduced at this level.
1) The student will continue to read Latin aloud, observing standard
Literature
classical pronunciation.
2) The student will read and comprehend passages of appropriate
difficulty.
1) The student will continue to demonstrate knowledge of cultural
Culture
aspects of Roman life, history and mythology.
Language
Components
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages).
SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin III
PREREQUISITE:
Latin II
DESCRIPTION:
Students learn more complex grammatical concepts and vocabulary. They
read stories of increasing length and complexity that pertain to the
expansion of the Roman Empire. The study of Greco-Roman culture and
English derivatives and oral Latin continues.
MAIN TOPICS:
Language Components
Language Processes
1) The student will expand their knowledge of Latin grammar.
2) The student will continue to enlarge a functional Latin vocabulary.
3) The student will exhibit an increased knowledge of derivatives.
1) The student will continue to recognize and analyze syntactical
concepts.
Literature
1) The student will continue to read Latin aloud, observing standard
classical pronunciation.
2) The student will read and comprehend selected passages of increasing
difficulty.
Culture
1) The student will continue to demonstrate knowledge of cultural
aspects of Roman life, history and mythology.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages).
SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin IV Honors
PREREQUISITE:
Latin III
DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to the reading and interpretation of
authentic Latin literature in preparation for the AP course. Students learn
the basics of Latin poetry including scansion and literary devices.
Emphasis is placed upon Roman culture, Roman history, English
derivatives, and Latin grammar relevant to the literary text.
MAIN TOPICS:
Language
Components
Language Processes
Literature
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
1) The student will review the elements of grammar and will become
aware of unusual grammatical constructions employed by the
author.
2) The student will continue to enlarge a functional Latin vocabulary
for reading authentic works.
3) The student will continue to exhibit an increased knowledge of
derivatives.
1) The student will recognize and analyze syntactical concepts
introduced at this level.
1) The student will continue to read Latin aloud, observing standard
classical pronunciation and appropriate Latin poetic meters.
2) The student will read and comprehend selected authentic works of
selected authors, including Catullus, Horace, Martial, Ovid, Petronius,
Phaedrus, and Virgil.
3) The student will interpret the selected passages through critical
analysis of literary devices.
4) The student will appreciate literary works as an art form.
1) The student will synthesize with increased appreciation the
cultural and historical contexts of the works read.
2) The student will recognize the literary value of works read.
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages).
SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin V Honors
PREREQUISITE:
Latin IV
DESCRIPTION:
This course pairs a review of Latin grammar and vocabulary with the
reading of authentic passages from various Roman authors in preparation
for the AP course. It provides students with the skills necessary to
translate the authentic text, read aloud Latin verse in meter, analyze
stylistic technique, and interpret the author’s intent through word choice,
syntax and mythological and historical allusions. An exploration of the
pertinent history and mythology is also incorporated into this class.
Students continue to broaden vocabulary through the study of English
derivatives.
MAIN TOPICS:
Language
Components
Language Processes
Literature
Culture
1) The student will review the elements of grammar and will become
aware of unusual grammatical constructions employed by the
author.
2) The student will continue to enlarge a functional Latin vocabulary
pertinent to authentic literature, such as Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, and
Virgil.
3) The student will continue to exhibit an increased knowledge of
derivatives.
1) The student will recognize and analyze syntactical concepts
introduced at this level.
1) The student will continue to read Latin aloud, observing standard
classical pronunciation and appropriate Latin poetic meters.
2) The student will read and comprehend the works of authentic
authors.
3) The student will interpret the selected authentic passages through
critical analysis of literary and rhetorical devices used.
4) The student will appreciate authentic Latin literary works as an art
form.
1) The student will synthesize with increased appreciation the
cultural and historical contexts of the works read.
2) The student will recognize the literary value of Latin works read.
CREDIT INFO:
SY 2014-2015
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages).
SY 2014-2015
COURSE TITLE:
Latin AP
PREREQUISITE:
Latin V
DESCRIPTION:
In the Latin VI Advanced Placement course students will gain an
appreciation for the epic poetry of Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s De Bello
Gallico. Students will read selected portions of Aeneid and De Bello
Gallico in English. This course provides students with the necessary skills
to translate the selected text, read aloud Latin verse in meter, analyze
stylistic technique, and interpret the authors’ intent through word choice,
syntax and mythological allusions. An exploration of the pertinent history
and mythology is also incorporated into this class. Students continue to
broaden vocabulary. Students have the opportunity to take the Latin
Advanced Placement examination for possible college credit.
Students will read selected passages from books 1, 2, 4, and 6 of the
Aeneid, and books 1, 4, 5, and 6 of De Bello Gallico.
MAIN TOPICS:
Language
Components
Language Processes
Literature
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
1) The student will review the elements of grammar and will
become aware of more complex grammatical constructions
employed by Vergil and Caesar.
2) The student will expand their vocabulary.
3) The student will continue to exhibit an increased knowledge of
derivatives.
1) The student will recognize and identify elements of syntax
corresponding to the Aeneid and De Bello Gallico.
1) The student will continue to read Latin aloud, observing
standard classical pronunciation and dactylic hexameter.
2) The student will interpret the selected passages through critical
analysis.
3) The student will appreciate the Aeneid and De Bello Gallico as
literary work of art.
1) The student will synthesize with increased appreciation the
cultural and historical contexts of the works read.
2) The student will recognize the literary value of Aeneid and De
Bello Gallico.
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign language
requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three years of one
language or two years each of two languages).