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Sapere Aude: Beginners Level Latin for High Schoolers (Part Two)
Class experience
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 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, and Catullus (among others)! This course is Part Two of Sapere Aude: Beginners Level...
I fell in love with classics as an undergraduate. During high school, I had taken a few Latin courses, and I had a genuine interest in the language (as a child, I had even attempted to teach myself Latin from a book, which didn't go so well, but clearly I had an attraction to Latin from an early age!), but it wasn't something I imagined myself pursuing in any serious way in higher education. In the first semester of my freshman year at college, however, due to a mix up with my schedule, I ended up in a Roman history course, and it transformed my world. I was entranced by both the subject matter and the teacher, and when the second semester came around, I made sure to sign up for as many classics courses as I could take. By sophomore year, I was learning ancient Greek and declaring my major in classics. I received my BA in Latin Language and Literature (with an undeclared minor in ancient Greek) from Oberlin College. During my senior year of college, I made the decision to apply to graduate school. By that time, I had decided that I wanted to share my excitement for the classical world by becoming a teacher, and given my passion for classics, I preferred to deepen my knowledge of the subject rather than to attend a master's of education program. I received a merit-based classics fellowship from the University of Virginia, from which I received my MA in Classics. I have been a Latin language tutor for my entire adult life, I have taught Latin language and literature courses on the college level, and as a teacher at a private school in Virginia, I taught Latin language courses (intro Latin all the way through AP Latin) for middle schoolers and upper schoolers; because the school gave teachers control over course curriculum, I structured my classes so that mythology, Roman history, and classical civilization played an integral role. I am passionate about all things classics, and I love what I do. I love to build bridges between ancient Rome and the modern world, to help students to feel connected to a language and a people from which so much of Western civilization stems. I want to see students excited about classics, to feel that they are discovering something mysterious and thrilling, to see the ancient world come to life in front of their eyes!
Homework Offered
Successful language learning requires student effort outside of class. Students may be assigned textbook reading, translation, composition exercises, or other activities in between class meetings. As this course meets only once per week, students are also strongly encouraged to "touch" the material every day, even for short (5-10 minute) periods; the teacher is happy to provide suggestions as to what activities might be helpful, but students are also encouraged to explore what works for them. Formal homework assignments could range from an hour to two hours outside of class each week, with "touch" activities left to the students' discretion. Occasionally, students may be asked to complete an online activity at Quia.com; such activities are designed to help students to think about the fundamentals of the language in a different way than a textbook can provide.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I strive to provide individualized feedback to parents frequently. I assess learners largely based on their performance in class; I'm less concerned with what a learner can do on a formalized assessment than I am with how they show up to class. If a learner is engaged and demonstrates to me that he/she is understanding the material, to me, that is a success. If a learner does wish to have a more formalized assessment, that can be arranged by request--I am happy to accommodate different learning styles. My priority is for learners to feel that we are a team--I may be imparting new information and helping learners to process and assimilate it, but the learner is invited to take ownership of his/her experience by asking questions, participating in class exercises, and completing the assigned homework.Grades Offered
Students will need to bring to each class a notebook or looseleaf paper, pencils/pens, and a willingness to learn! Students will also need a copy of Wheelock's Latin textbook (7th edition). Students can purchase the electronic/Kindle edition for $10.99 on Amazon, or a paperback copy (a new copy is $16.49 at Amazon; used copies begin at $8.61 at Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Wheelocks-Latin-7th-ebook/dp/B004OVEZ84/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Hardback copies are also available. Students are welcome to purchase any form of the textbook (electronic, paperback, hardback) according to their preferences, but please be aware that the graphics in the electronic version are not as clear as one might like, and I would strongly recommend looking closely at the Amazon preview before purchasing. For students who intend to continue their course of Latin study and enroll in the next course in this series, please note that you will continue to use this textbook.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Docs
This course makes use of Wheelock's Latin textbook (7th edition). Supplementary materials may be provided by the teacher in the form of shared documents or slides.
**PLEASE NOTE** If you are interested in a class, but do not see a section listed, please do not hesitate to send me a schedule request. I often have a very flexible schedule, and I am happy to accommodate requests when I can; if I cannot...
Group Class
$295
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-8 learners per class