Syllabus 2014/5
LATIN II SYLLABUS 2014/5
Instructor: S. Ross
Room 335
Phone: 354 –6800 ex.3301
Email: sross@gsgis.k12.va.us or aberrantadventures@mac.com
Office hours: 6th period in Room 330
Course Description: In this course students build upon the skills they have learned in the previous year in order to comprehend Latin that becomes increasingly more sophisticated. The students are introduced to complex grammatical structures within the context of mythological stories. There is continued emphasis on Roman life, mythology, derivatives, and history. During the second half of the year, short pieces of authentic Latin literature are used as a learning tool to introduce the student to classical Latin authors and the history in which the readings are set. Workbook recommended. Credit: 1
Web Page: https://sites.google.com/site/latiniiforrabbits/
Objectives/Goals:
To read, translate and interpret adapted Latin prose and poetry
To develop the skills to write Latin prose
To develop a greater understanding of the Language through the study of grammar and derivatives
To continue to use orally and listen to Latin as part of the learning process
To develop an understanding of Roman culture and civilization
To reinforce learning through linguistic connections with the Romance languages
To develop an understanding of cultural and historical similarities and difference between the Roman world and the United States.
Major Topics & Themes:
Latin Syntax and Morphology
Classical Mythology
Roman History: The Republic (509 to 31 BC)
English Derivatives from Latin and Greek
Mediterranean and Italic Geography
Roman architecture
Roman art
Government and Politics
Roman Literature
Assessment/Evaluation Procedures:
A total point system will be used to determine grades. A student’s grade will be comprised of the following:
Quizzes: There will be at least one short quiz per week (each worth 15-25 points).
These quizzes may be unannounced. Do your Homework!
A quiz missed due to an unexcused absence may not be made up.
It is the responsibility of the student to reschedule a quiz missed due to an excused absence.
Tests: There will be a comprehensive test approximately every four weeks (value 100 points).
Assignments/Projects: There will be several short assignments (20-25 points) and generally one large project each quarter (100 points).
Translation/Participation: This grade will measure a student’s preparation for class, which generally involves preparing to read, translate, and discuss assigned selections of Latin (100 points per quarter).
Homework: There will be regular checks of homework. Failure to complete homework will adversely affect your grade (+/- 10-20 points).
Exams: There will be a cumulative exam at the end of each semester. It will count 20% of the semester grade.
Texts: Ullman & Henderson. Latin for Americans: Latin 2. Glencoe Press 2007
Goldman, Norma. Latin Via Ovid. Wayne State University Press 1982
Lawall and Perry. Fabulae Romanae. Longman 1993.
Jones and Sidwell. The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture. Cambridge
2010.
Materials Needed:
Access to internet at home.
Access to a Latin-English dictionary
Pencils
At least one large 3 ringed binder to hold handouts and notes.
Classroom Expectations: It is expected that students will behave like little saints at all times.