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The student must have completed level 3 and
LATIN 2
maintained at least a “B-“ average
(Full year, 1 credit)
The student must have completed level 1 and This course includes the study of prescribed
maintained at least a “C” average. readings (both Latin and English) from Julius
Caesar’s Gallic Wars and Vergil’s Aeneid in
After a thorough review of basic Latin forms and
preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam (AP
grammar, Latin 2 continues to develop language
Latin). Students will examine themes of literary
skills focused on the ability to read, understand and genre and style, war and empire, Roman values,
interpret Latin text in increasingly difficult
and leadership, among other topics, as revealed
passages. Students will be able to utilize linguistic, through these classic literary texts. Emphasis is
historical, and cultural knowledge of Latin to
placed on developing translation skills, sight-
identify relationships between ancient and modern
reading, and writing analytical essays. Students
events, materials, and practices. Through Latin enrolled are required to take the AP exam in May.
texts and outside readings, study and projects,
AP Latin is also an option after Latin 3.
students will gain an understanding of the lasting
impact of classical civilization on the modern world. AP Exam: $95.00
Students will also continue to recognize and use
elements of the Latin language to increase their
knowledge and usage of the English language. MANDARIN CHINESE 1
Cross-curricula connections continue to be
(Full year, 1 credit)
emphasized.
By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 1
student would be expected to communicate at the
LATIN 3
novice-low/novice-mid level according to the
(Full year, 1 credit) national ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching
The student must have completed level 2 and of Foreign Language) standards. Novice-mid can
maintained at least a “C” average. identify with phrases, combine words, express
ideas with simple phrases and expressions. They
After a thorough review, students in Latin 3 will be using interpretive, interpersonal and
continue to develop their abilities to read,
presentational skills in the classroom for both
understand and interpret Latin text. Through
practice and assessment. They are expected to
increasingly difficult readings, students will not compare and contrast cultures embedded in the
only work on language skills, but also be able to
language program. Activities are based on
study and analyze important historical, authentic situations and have real meaning to the
philosophical and religious ideas and values of the
students.
Roman people. Students will be able to
demonstrate an advanced understanding of the
connections between the ancient Roman world MANDARIN CHINESE 2
and our own society today. Emphasis is placed on
(Full year, 1 credit)
gaining an appreciation for the Latin language as Prerequisite: The student must have completed
literature and our own indebtedness to the ancient
level 1 and maintained at least a “C” average.
world for our literature, language, government,
arts, etc. By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 2
student would be expected to communicate at the
novice-mid level according to the national ACTFL
AP LATIN
(American Council of the Teaching of Foreign
(Full year, 1 credit) Language) standards. Novice-mid can identify with
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