Latin Course Information
- Latin I students study the basics of Latin grammar and learn the myths and culture of the Ancient Romans.
- Students will do investigative projects individually and in groups.
- Students will watch a few movies such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Spartacus, Jason & the Argonauts and Ulysses.
- Culture topics will include: food, clothing, houses, religion, family life, slavery, and gladiators!
- Latin II students continue the study of Latin grammar and have the opportunity to read original texts written by famous Latin authors.
- Students will also learn about the history and impact of Ancient Rome, both through investigative projects and the viewing of I, Claudius—an entertaining BBC production of the first Emperors of Rome—full of murder and intrigue.
- Students read original authors’ works throughout the year.
- Students will use original texts to review grammar concepts, expand their knowledge of Latin to the art & devices of rhetorical prose and poetry.
- The curriculum for Latin III and IV alternates between two curricula from year to year: 1) the histories of early Rome by Livy & Pliny, and the entertaining myths of Ovid, 2) the epic story, The Aeneid, written by Vergil during the reign of the emperor Augustus.