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Introductory Latin 2

Introductory Latin – Second Semester

$299.00

“I began studying Latin to use it as a tool, but I quickly found more and more joy in just engaging with the language. When I read Latin, it’s like assembling the pieces of a puzzle– the language unfolds like a picture. Reading the Latin written by someone 2000 years ago not only allows me to see what they were thinking, but it also gives me a chance to reconstruct the images of how they viewed the events of their life.” ~Prof. Lauren

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Categories: Fall 2021, High School - Grades 9-12, Junior High - Grades 7-8, Language - Foreign, Liberal Arts, Lower High School - Grades 9-10 Tags: 2021 - Fall, Foreign Language, High School – Grades 9-12, Junior High - Grades 7-8, Latin Language, Liberal Arts, Lower High School – Grades 9-10, Prof. Lauren Allen
Offered By Instructor

Lauren Allen, B.A.

Content Level

Junior High – High School – Grades 7-12

Course Length

16-Week Course – Fall Semester

Day & Time

Friday, 11 AM Pacific – 8/13/21 – 12/11/21

Enrollment

Enrollment Options Linked Below

  • Description
  • What to Expect
  • Materials & More

Description

Latin is everywhere! Perhaps you’ve used the phrases ‘per se,’ ‘per diem,’ ‘per capita?’ Or maybe even some phrases without ‘per?’ For instance: ‘et cetera,’ ‘memo,’ ‘versus,’ ‘via,’ ‘ergo,’ or ‘de facto?’

Before learning Latin, you may just be concerned about using them properly. After learning some Latin, you’ll be gratified to recognize that per still takes the accusative and de takes the ablative.

Maybe you’ve read some Shakespeare and heard “Et tu, Brute?” Is it Et tu, Brute or “Ey” tu, Brute? Was Julius Caesar French or Roman? Or have you ever seen someone with a tattoo that says ‘Semper Fi?’ Before learning Latin, you will see a tattoo on a member of the American Marine Corp. After learning Latin, you’ll see a tattoo that you can get excited about because it contains a partitive genitive.

In this class, which is a continuation of our Introductory Latin, First Semester class, students will continue to expand their vocabulary and knowledge of Latin grammar. Building on their knowledge of inflection and present system verbs, we will be able to explore more original readings from Roman authors. Through reading and direct grammar instruction, we will expand our grammatical foundations, encountering the passive voice, pronouns, the perfect system and much more. By studying vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, students will not only gain an appreciation for Latin, but will also learn more about English, other Romance languages, and language in general.

Note to parents: 

  • In this class, we will be reading Latin that was written by Roman writers. Although detail is not included, some of the readings may contain mature content or themes, which may include violence (including rape), death, references to sex, and ample amount of misogyny. While these themes may be present, as they are in many world mythologies (like Greek Mythology), fairy tales, and literature, they are not the primary focus of our class. The main focus of the class is Latin language acquisition.
  • This course is a continuation of Athena’s Introductory Latin – Fall course.
  • If your student is not a continuing student, please contact the instructor to discuss proper placement.

Offered by: 

  • “Prof.” Lauren Allen

What to Expect

What to expect in the Required section in the classroom each week:

  • Read a text selection.
  • Practice vocabulary.
  • Complete practice materials from the textbook, workbook, and/or other provided supplements and turn them in for feedback.
  • Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.

What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:

  • Curated resources, including websites & videos, are provided to excite learners and to add depth to the subject matter.
  • Supplementary tutorial materials that can be turned in for feedback.

What to expect during the weekly webinar:

  • Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
  • Latin webinars include teacher-led explanation of grammar concepts, a systematic approach to sentence analysis, practice, and some group work. We also will play some Latin games to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, etc.
  • Active Participation via the microphone, chat, and whiteboard in online class discussions.

Materials & More

Before taking this course, students should be able to: 

  • Read at a solid 6th-grade level or above.
  • Have the maturity level requisite to deal with readings that may contain mature content or themes. (See Note to Parents under the main description.)
  • Students should have knowledge of the case system, declensions I/II, present, imperfect, and future tense verbs, 1st/2nd declension adjectives.
  • If your student is not a continuing student, please contact the instructor to discuss proper placement.

Students should be willing to:

  • Make mistakes and communicate when not understanding.
  • Be prepared for the webinar– including reading the text and completing the activities in the Required section.
  • Verbally participate in webinar discussions.
  • Ask questions when they don’t understand or are confused.
  • Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.

Required books & materials:

  • Learn to Read Latin, Second Edition textbook
  • Learn to Read Latin, Second Edition workbook
    • Please note that this is a multi-semester text.

Enrollment Options

Live Webinars - Friday, 11 AM Pacific – 8/13/21 - 12/11/21

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