Latin I is an introduction to the Latin language. Basic vocabulary and grammar concepts will be covered, such as noun declensions and basic verb tenses. The course will also expose students to the culture in which Latin was spoken. Though not the dominating purpose of the course, one might say the "higher" purpose for the course will be to introduce students to the roots of their own culture. No matter if a student plans to pursue a medical, religious, technical career or any other kind, studying Latin will certainly be of great benefit.
The course will be designed for students in grades 9-12. Because we will only be meeting for 1.5 hours each week, it will be imperative that students come to class prepared and to spend at least some time working on it every day. Classes will consist of 6-12 students. Below you will find the required materials as well as some other *suggested* materials. Other resources will be suggested for students to take advantage of at their own discretion, as well as opportunities to communicate/ask questions with me between class meetings. I suggest waiting to purchase additional materials as there are many resources available for free that will be able to achieve the same end.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
AVAILABLE MATERIALS (others will be discussed during class)
• LaFleur, Richard A., and Brad Tillery. Cumulative Vocabulary Lists for Wheelock’s Latin. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011.
• ———. Wheelock’s Latin GrammarQuick! Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011. (ISBN 978-0-86516-666-0)
• ———. Vocabulary Cards and Grammatical Forms Summary for Wheelock’s Latin. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011.
• Grammaticus (Android phones) or Principium (iPhone), apps specifically for Wheelock’s Latin, 7 Ed.; the apps follow the text chapter by chapter, helping you to practice the grammatical forms for the model words, as well as all of the vocabulary. Both apps also have a handy glossary of the entire Wheelock’s vocabulary. Available at http://grammaticvs.com/ or http://principivm.com/.
The course will be designed for students in grades 9-12. Because we will only be meeting for 1.5 hours each week, it will be imperative that students come to class prepared and to spend at least some time working on it every day. Classes will consist of 6-12 students. Below you will find the required materials as well as some other *suggested* materials. Other resources will be suggested for students to take advantage of at their own discretion, as well as opportunities to communicate/ask questions with me between class meetings. I suggest waiting to purchase additional materials as there are many resources available for free that will be able to achieve the same end.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Wheelock, Frederic M., and Richard A. LaFleur. Wheelock’s Latin (7th ed.). New York: HarperCollins, 2011. (ISBN 0061997226)
- Comeau, Paul, and Richard A. LaFleur. Workbook for Wheelock’s Latin (3d ed., rev.). New York: HarperCollins, 2000. (ISBN 0060956429)
- Fairbairn, Donald. Understanding Language: A Guide for Beginning Students of Greek and Latin. Washington, DC: CUA Press, 2011.
AVAILABLE MATERIALS (others will be discussed during class)
• LaFleur, Richard A., and Brad Tillery. Cumulative Vocabulary Lists for Wheelock’s Latin. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011.
• ———. Wheelock’s Latin GrammarQuick! Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011. (ISBN 978-0-86516-666-0)
• ———. Vocabulary Cards and Grammatical Forms Summary for Wheelock’s Latin. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2011.
• Grammaticus (Android phones) or Principium (iPhone), apps specifically for Wheelock’s Latin, 7 Ed.; the apps follow the text chapter by chapter, helping you to practice the grammatical forms for the model words, as well as all of the vocabulary. Both apps also have a handy glossary of the entire Wheelock’s vocabulary. Available at http://grammaticvs.com/ or http://principivm.com/.