Beginner's Latin - Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 - Part 1
Debbie Sears
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(173)
In this live multi-day online course students will begin to learn the Latin language and the fascinating culture of the Classical world!
Class experience
Description: Upon the completion of this course students will be able to define basic Latin vocabulary of approximately 50-80 words; reproduce paradigms of basic Latin forms; identify the grammatical forms and syntactical functions of Latin words of these nouns, adjectives, and verbs; and translate basic Latin sentences and explain their syntax; begin to compose short sentences in Latin. Each class will introduce a new grammar concept, practice and review previous material, and discuss a...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week One: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 1- Latin word order - Characteristics of the Latin language - cases and declensions - Function of the Nominative caseWeek 2Lesson 2Week Two: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 1- Review and practice Nominative case function, 1st declension. - Discuss the grammar of verbs: English versus Latin. - Introduce Sum: present tense. - Culture: Roman familyWeek 3Lesson 3Week Three: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 1- Review and practice Nominative case function, 1st declension. - Latin sentence patterns - Latin CompositionWeek 4Lesson 4Week Four: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 2- Review week 3 material - Pompeii daily life: clothing - Introduce end of course project: Latin comic strip - Function of the Accusative caseWeek 5Lesson 5Week Five: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 2- Review week 4 material - Introduce 2nd & 3rd declension nouns - Practice identifying cases, declension families, and gender of nounWeek 6Lesson 6Week Six: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Stage 2- Compose short Latin sentences - Practice forming cases, declension families, and gender of noun - Pompeii daily life: foodWeek 7Lesson 7Week Seven: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Review & end of course project- Cumulative review of material: reading a passage of Latin together as a class. - Present & Discuss Projects
This class is taught in English.
Students will begin their journey learning the Latin language and the culture, literature, and history of the Classical world. Please see the detailed course outline in "Class Experience" for the topics that will be covered.
I love Latin and the Greco-Roman world. I also have many years of experience teaching Latin to a range of ages and skills levels online and in a traditional classroom. I believe that learning should be a fun and engaging journey!
Homework Offered
There will be homework. Homework will consist of reading the textbook, memorization of noun and verb endings and vocabulary, and an end of course project.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Written feedback on homework assignments is available upon request and for final project.Grades Offered
The required material for this course is the student edition of the textbook "Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1, 5th edition". It is about $29 New on Amazon. Used is OK. But, it needs to be the 5th edition.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learners are required to use the Nearpod and Gimkit App and will be given a code to join.
A Brief History of the Romans by Boatwright SPQR by Beard The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic by Fowler Letters Book 4 by Pliny the Younger Justinus: Epitome of Pompeius Trogus' Philippic Histories Book 43
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(173)
Salvete omnes! (Hello everyone!) My name is Magistra Debbie. WELCOME to the Latin and Roman world! Happy New Year! NEW for 2024 is my History of Rome class. This is an IN-DEPTH look at Roman world. I've also just added Beginning Latin...
Group Class
$210
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
50 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
4-9 learners per class
