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(An end of year average of C- is required for advancement to the next level.)

3412 LATIN I (9, 10, 11, 12) 5-5

Latin I offers a foundation of grammatical principles, stressing the similarities and differences between English and Latin. Basic Latin vocabulary as found in Latin literature and in English derivatives is studied. An acquaintance is made with Roman life, traditions, and myths through reading in Latin, projects in English, and use of slides and filmstrips. Material covered includes three declensions of nouns and all tenses of regular conjugation verbs, active and passive.

3422 LATIN II (10, 11, 12) 5-5

Latin II includes a review of first-year grammar and introduces new grammatical material. It is expected that by the end of Latin II, students will have learned all the major grammatical constructions, enabling them to read increasingly more sophisticated Latin prose. Work on word derivations is continued to help with English vocabulary building. There is more emphasis placed on reading for comprehension and translating by context. Further work is also done with Roman history and mythology. 53

3432 LATIN III (C1) (11, 12) 5-5

Latin III consists primarily of translating and interpreting the original works of several Latin authors. Prose writing includes an adaptation of the play The Menaechmi by Plautus, letters of Pliny, philosophical works of Cicero, and poetry selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Attention is given to the historical, cultural, and literary features of the works. Previous grammar is reviewed as needed, however it is expected that students have a reasonably good command of Latin grammar upon entering the third year. A minimum amount of new grammar is introduced and vocabulary study is continued.

3443 LATIN IV (H) (12) 5-5

This course will consist of reading the works of poets determined by class interest. The choices offered will be Vergil's Aeneid or selections from Catullus and Ovid. The Aeneid option will consist of Books I, II, IV, and VI in Latin with the remainder of the poem being read in English. The Catullus/Ovid option will include selections from the Metamorphoses and Amores of Ovid and numerous poems of Catullus. The basic objective of this course is progress in reading, understanding, and interpreting the Latin in the original. Students will be expected to:

1. Translate accurately the poetry from Latin into English. 2. Demonstrate a grasp of the grammatical structures and vocabulary used by the poets. 3. Analyze the stylistic devices and literary techniques used by the poets. 4. Exhibit an understanding of the political, social and cultural background of the poems.

3454 ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN (AP) (12) 5-5 (Prerequisite: Latin III and permission of Coordinator of World Languages.)

This course will consist of reading the works of poets determined by class interest. The choices offered will be Vergil's Aeneid or selections from Catullus and Ovid. The Aeneid option will consist of Books I, II, IV, and VI in Latin with the remainder of the poem being read in English. The Catullus/Ovid option will include selections from the Metamorphoses and Amores of Ovid and the poems of Catullus as required by the A.P. syllabus. The basic objective of this course is progress in reading, understanding and interpreting the Latin in the original. Students will be expected to:

1. Translate accurately the poetry from Latin into English. 2. Demonstrate a grasp of the grammatical structure and vocabulary used by the poets. 3. Analyze the stylistic devices and literary techniques used by the poets. 4. Exhibit an understanding of the political, social and cultural background of the poems. 5. Complete the required Advanced Placement syllabus and prepare for the A.P. exam.


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-txclassics The perfect AP Latin site for students.

-General Information Great search for general information about latin.

-General Information Everything you need to know about Latin.

-Pompeii An interesting tour about Pompeii.


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