In this twelve-week course, students will begin to explore the language and culture of Ancient Rome. We will meet bi-weekly for one hour of instruction. Contingent upon interest this term, I may continue next semester, as well, to further the students along this pathway we started together. 

The course will be structured around grammar exercises that allow students to read authentic, ancient texts as early as possible. I will emphasize along the way the linguistic roots of Latin terms for modern English, as well, to stress Latin's modern relevance. 

The primary text will be Wheelock's Latin, though I have a plethora of ancillary materials from which to draw in order to enhance the learning experience for maximum engagement.  All lessons will also be supplemented with cultural anecdotes regarding Ancient Rome to better place the language in its appropriate context.

The course outline for this semester is as follows- 
Lesson 1: Language families, cognates vs. derivatives, Latin alphabet & pronunciation guide, The Roman Empire/how Latin spread, Latin in modern English

Lesson 2: Greetings/common expressions, review alphabet/pronunciation, macrons, verbs (1st & 2nd conjugation)

Lesson 3: Review vocab/grammar from last class, adverbs, practice conjugations, simple sentence translation, Horace translation

Lesson 4: Nouns & cases, first declension nouns & adjectives, word order, introduce unit vocabulary, practice

Lesson 5: Review vocabulary/grammar from last class, simple sentence translation, Catullus translation

Lesson 6: Second declension masculine nouns & adjectives, apposition, word order, introduce unit vocabulary, practice

Lesson 7: Review grammar/vocabulary from last class, original source translations, Horace translations

Lesson 8: Second declension neuters, adjectives, present of sum, predicate nominatives, substantives, introduce unit vocabulary, practice

Lesson 9: Review grammar/vocabulary from last class, original source translations, Cicero translations

Lesson 10: Future & imperfect tenses, adjectives in -er, introduce unit vocabulary, practice

Lesson 11: Review grammar/vocabulary from last class, original source translation, Martial translation, Cicero translation

Lesson 12: Cumulative review, translations, Q&A period, semester farewell.

Pacing will be ultimately contingent upon student needs and interest. Depth of understanding and language mastery are at the goal of this introductory course. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. 

My teaching style is highly interactive, warm, and engaging. Students will only feel brave enough to try their language skills when they know they are in a safe space. I cannot wait to explore this fascinating topic together.