To learn Latin is to be able to explore the ancient world in a more profound way, to feel connected more deeply to the people from which so much of Western civilization stems, to develop a greater appreciation for literature, history, art, and architecture. To learn Latin is to have intimate access to some of the greatest works of literature and philosophy in human history. To learn Latin is to be a citizen of the world. Join us on the adventure as we continue our study of the language and the history of Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, Seneca, and Lucretius (among others)!

This course is designed for learners who have already completed Parts One through Three of Sapere Aude: Beginners Level Latin for High Schoolers and would like to continue their Latin studies. In most cases, the completion of Parts One through Three of Sapere Aude is a prerequisite for this course; in certain cases, however, a learner who has some background in the Latin language may be granted entry to this course without this prerequisite; if you think this might apply to your learner, please contact me to discuss. We will continue to use the Wheelock's textbook, and we will continue our work with the Latin language; ancient Roman culture, history, and literature; and etymology. Learners can expect to deepen their grammatical skills--both in Latin and in English--in this course. As with the beginners lvel, learning will take place via reading, translation (both Latin to English and English to Latin), composition, and discussion. Supplementary reading and writing activities may be supplied by the teacher, and learners can expect to translate longer passages and short stories, pulled both from the textbook and from other sources. Learners can expect readings at this level to increase in complexity, and though most readings are still adapted, learners can expect them to be less so than in previous classes. In this class, the aim is to complete discussion of the concepts introduced through the twentieth chapter of Wheelock's, though certain grammatical concepts from future chapters may be introduced alongside the material from these chapters, and learners can expect that the pace of the class will be customized to their level. Students will also learn some popular Latin phrases as a way to explore Latin grammar in context. Videos, slides, shared Google docs, and virtual and/or visual tours may all play a role in this course.

This course is designed for flexibility; again, though the weekly lessons outlined below are guidelines for what learners can expect, the pacing can be altered to accommodate learner interest and the speed at which material is mastered. Learners should feel assured that the course material can and will be adapted to fit their learning style and speed. The weekly schedule below outlines the major concepts from week to week, but please remember that every class meeting leaves room for etymology lessons, historical and mythological discussion, and much more! 

Week 1 - Third Time's The Charm:  This week, it's all about third declension adjectives.

Week 2 - It's All Relative (Part One):  Introducing the relative pronoun!

Week 3 - It's All Relative (Part Two): More work with the relative pronoun.

Week 4 - Secret Agent Man:  Yet another special use of the ablative case!

Week 5 - Passive Acceptance:  This week, we concentrate on passive verb forms in the present system.

Week 6 - Passive Acceptance (Part Two): This week, we focus on passive verb forms in the perfect system.

Week 7 - Who, Me?:  This week, we discuss the forms and uses of the interrogative pronoun.

Week 8 - The Lion, the Which, and the Wardrobe:  This week, we focus on interrogative adjectives, including "which" and "what."

Week 9 - The Fourth Dimension:  This week, we work with fourth declension nouns.

Week 10 - A Separate Piece:  We learn yet more about special uses of the ablative case.