LATIN
The World language Department offers from grades 7 through 12, 5 years of Spanish and French, in both regular and honors level classes, and 4 years of Latin. By using a coordinated program of books tapes visuals, and tests, modern language students learn the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and also become acquainted with the culture and civilization of the countries which use the language. Oral skills are supplemented with tapes. Latin students learn to read the language so that they may appreciate ancient literature and language. By studying mythology, classical civilization, and the relationship of Latin to English and many other modern languages, Latin serves as a background subject for many different areas.

541 LATIN I (5.0 CREDITS) GRADES 9 – 12

In this course, students learnt the principles of pronunciation and inflection, essential Latin constructions (including the 1st and 2nd declensions and 6 major verb tenses), and adequate vocabulary. The emphasis is on Latin to English translation, although English to Latin is included to illustrate grammatical structures. Much time is also spent discussing English derivatives, Latin phrases used in daily life, the relationship of Latin to other Romance Languages, and Ancient Roman and Greek civilization

Prerequisite: None

542 LATIN II (5.0 CREDITS) GRADES 10 – 12

In this course, students complete the basic vocabulary and grammar, including work on all the noun and adjective declensions, verb infinitives and participles, and special structures involving them. A command emphasis is placed on derivatives and Latin quotes. Classical Mythology and Ancient Civilization is taught through Latin to English translations and additional English materials.

Prerequisite: C- average in Latin I and teacher approval

543 HONORS LATIN III (5.0 CREDITS) GRADES 11– 12

In this course, students complete the study of Latin grammar, including the subjunctive and other advanced structures which are needed to begin readings of passages from Roman authors such as Caesar, Ovid, Plautus, and Martial. There is continued emphasis on derivatives, Latin phrases, and ancient literature and civilization.

Prerequisite: C+ average in Latin II and teacher approval

544 HONORS LATIN IV (5.0 CREDITS) GRADE 12

This is a reading course in Latin Literature with an emphasis on more advanced works of Roman authors such as Vergil, Cicero, and Pliny. There is a review of grammar and study of additional complex structures. Figures of speech, versification, and ancient civilization and its relationship to modern studies in the humanities are emphasized.

Prerequisite: B- average in Honors Latin III and teacher approval