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 Three of Sapere Aude: Beginners Level Latin for High Schoolers. This course is appropriate for learners who have already completed Part Two and would like to continue their Latin studies. In most cases, the completion of Part Two 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 Part Three without having taken Part One; 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 Part Three. As with Part Two, 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. In this class, the aim is to complete through Chapter XV 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.

If learners wish to continue their Latin studies, there will be an opportunity to enroll in an intermediate level class, where learners can expect to work with the later chapters of the Wheelock's textbook.

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 - Me, Myself, and I: A Complete Set:  We will be combining the study of Chapters X and XI in this first week; these cover personal pronouns (which in Latin are often omitted when used as the subject) and the perfect active system.

Week 2  - It's All the Same to Me:  We discuss the use of the demonstrative idem and learn more about the use of is, ea, id as a demonstrative and a pronoun.

Week 3 - Mirror, Mirror:  This week, we learn about the reflexive form of Latin pronouns--both their form and use.

Week 4 - Possessed by My Own Reflection: This week, we continue our work with reflexive pronouns and discuss the use of the reflexive possessive adjective. 

Week 5 - That's Intense: Working with the intensive pronoun.

Week 6 - By Any Means Necessary: This week, we discuss new and special uses of the ablative.

Week 7 - Mind Your Manners: This week, we continue our work with new uses of the ablative.

Week 8 - Can I Get Your Number?:  This week, we focus on numerals in Latin (no, not Roman numerals!)

Week 9 - It's a Piece of Cake:  This week, we will work with the genitive of the whole/partitive genitive.

Week 10 - I Remember When...: This week, we work with some new special uses of the ablative, including the Ablative of Time When.