COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Latin II is the continuation of Latin grammar and a deeper study of Roman Mythology and history. The grammar in Latin II reviews topics from Latin I with expanding use of declensions, adjectives, adverbs, and cases. These skills will be used to translate longer Latin texts to English that require more knowledge of grammar rather than just vocabulary recall. The culture part of the course is an in-depth study of The Odyssey, the underworld, the rulers and kings of Rome, and entertainment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Course objectives are based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Students will be required to:

• Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions
• Understand and interpret written and spoken Latin
• Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics
• Reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the study of Latin
• Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the study of Latin and its cultures
• Demonstrate understanding of the nature of Latin through comparisons of Latin studied and their own
• Demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of Roman culture studied and their own
• Use Latin both within and beyond the school setting
• Show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using Latin for personal enjoyment and enrichment

PREREQUISITES:

Latin I

COURSE LENGTH:

Two semesters

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

The Odyssey, written in English

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Jason and the Argonauts
• Myths and the Hero Cycle
• Roman Entertainment
• The Odyssey
• Julius Caesar
• The Underworld
• Antony and Cleopatra
• Caesar Augustus
• The Punic Wars
• Movie Mania