Beginner Latin - Part II: Latin Language, Roman Culture, History, and Mythology
In this 8-week course, students will be introduced to the Latin Language, Vocabulary, and Sayings whilst learning about Roman Culture, History and Mythology
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8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to read 10-20 pages a week and complete ~5 pages of homework per week. Students are expected to come to class prepared and read to discuss the weeks readingsAssessment
Students will be given informal assessments with formal assessments and written reports upon requestClass Experience
Latin is anything but dead! As a homeschooler, my parents *forced me* to study Latin - and I thought they were crazy! What I once saw was a drag, has turned into one of the greatest joys of my life! From learning about Roman culture, catching a travel bug, and traveling all over the heart of the Roman Empire: Italy, to knowing the etymology of 60-90% of English language words and being able to easily read and communicate in the Romantic Languages - knowing Latin is a treasured gift! I love giving back to the community, and I am excited to offer this class on Outschool. In Unit 1, we are introduced to the Pompeian banker Lucius Caecilius Iucundus and his family until the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, AD 79. As we follow his life, in story-format, we are introduced to the Latin Language as well as the Roman world. As we are introduced to vocabulary words, we will seek to link them to words we know in English as well as new words to build our vocabulary such as… Undulate - to move up or down, which comes from the Latin word “Unda”, meaning Wave Defenestrate - to throw someone out the window, which comes from the Latin word “Fenestra”, meaning Window This class will cover stages 7-12 of the Cambridge Latin Course - Unit 1 Stage 7: cena Stage 8: gladiatores Stage 9: thermae Stage 10: rhetor Stage 11: candidati Stage 12: Vesuvius Part 1 & II of this class cover Cambridge Latin Course - Unit 1, after which time students will be prepared to take the National Latin Exam - Introduction to Latin online in March of 2023 Latin is for everyone! - Latin is a wonderful preparation aid for the SAT as well as other high stakes testing - Helpful for students who plan to study medicine or go into a career in the sciences. - Introduces students to the Romantic Languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and French Friend Latin: amicum Spanish: amigo/a Italian: amica/o Portuguese: Amiga/o French: Ami/ie Voice Latin: vox Spanish: voz Italian: voce Portuguese: voz French: Voix Time Latin: tempus Spanish: tiempo Italian: tempo Portuguese: tempo French: temps
Learning Goals
- Learn Latin Sayings, Vocabulary, and Grammar, Read stories about life in the Roman Empire, specifically in Pompeii, Identify Locations on maps of Italy and the Roman Empire, Learn stories of Roman Mythology - and so much more
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Supply List
Cambridge Latin Course - Unit 1, North American Fourth Edition
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have studied Latin utilising the Cambridge Latin Course as well as Latina Christiana for over 15 years. I teach Latin in Charlotte Mason and Classical homeschool co-ops, using the same two curricula, and have tutored Latin for many years. Each year, my students successfully take and pass the National Latin Exam. I am excited to bring this opportunity to Outschool!Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-13 learners per class
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