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KET Distance Learning courses in Latin incorporate a televised lesson with an extensive website that includes activities, practice opportunities, additional readings with a glossary, contact with teachers via the Internet and telephone, and virtual visits to ancient sites.
KET's Distance Learning courses in Latin enable administrators to address state and National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and help students meet entrance requirements for colleges and universities.
| Class Links | Course Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Latin I | Teaches students basic Latin grammar and vocabulary and introduces classical mythology as well as the history and culture of ancient Rome. |
| Latin II | Builds on the language skills acquired in Latin I, expands knowledge of the history and culture of the Roman world, and explores the heroes of Greco-Roman mythology. |
| Latin III | Enables students to work independently through lessons on the Internet, work directly with the teacher and other students via the Internet and telephone, and read original Latin works from the end of the Roman republic and early empire. |
| AP® Latin Literature |
Provides a virtual class in which students read works from Latin authors as preparation for the Horace/Catullus Advanced Placement exam. |
About Our Latin Instructors - Ann Denny and Joan Jahnige:
Ann Denny, Contact Teacher
BA, MS: University of KY
Ann has over 30 years in education, both in the public and private sectors. She has been an assistant principal, a classroom English / Latin teacher, and a technology resource teacher. Ann has taught at both the middle and high school levels. She has been a frequent presenter at KTLC, showing teachers new ways to integrate technology with their core area content. Ann holds the following degrees, all from the University of Kentucky: BA (English Major, Latin and French minors), MA (Reading Specialist), and a Rank 1 (Administration and Supervision).
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Joan Jahnige, Curriculum Designer
BA: Albertus Magnus College (CT); MA: Fairfield University (CT)
Joan has been an educator for 25 years, including 12 years as the Latin teacher/curriculum designer for KET's Distance Learning Latin classes. She is a frequent presenter to state and national audiences on the use of multimedia in language instruction. Joan has been a member of the Kentucky Frameworks Committee, which develops curricular tools for foreign language instruction, a director for the Kentucky Teacher Academy, and a content designer for www.vroma.org. She is a member of the American Classical League, the Kentucky Classical League, the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages, the Kentucky Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages, the Vergilian Society and the National Junior Classical League. Joan has also served on the advisory board for the National Latin Exam and as a consultant to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
KET Distance Learning
600 Cooper Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
www.dl.ket.org
(800) 333-9764
"Thank you for opening my eyes to a very different world. Without this course, Italian History would be a blur to me and I would have no appreciation for long-distance learning. This class also helped me to stay organized in other courses. Latin has been a wonderful experience and I hope the Latin students that follow me will enjoy it as much as I have. Vale!"
Jamie McMullen, student, Ferndale (PA) High School
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