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Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for Beginning Latin. Materials are supplied free by the instructor but a Latin dictionary is recommended. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th
Suggested credit: Full semester
Description
Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for Beginning Latin. Materials are supplied free by the instructor but a Latin dictionary is recommended. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Outline
1. Roman Names
2. About Latin
3. Family Terms
4. Numbers
5. More Terms
6. Conversation
7. More Family Terms
8. Weather Words
9. Food
10. Time
11. Conversation: Begin Final Project
12. Cooking Show and Intro to Grammar
13. Review
14. Final Exam in Class
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as English to Latin section. Other materials provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Students should spend a half hour a day, four days a week on their homework. This course is project based. Answer keys are provided for grading as needed.
