KET Latin I 2008-2009

Course Objective

Latin I uses Ecce Romani I, the innovative, reading-based, Latin-language course. Students learn Latin by actually reading it and discovering for themselves the shapes of words, the structures of grammar, and vocabularies. The story line follows the daily life and adventures of the Cornelii, a typical Roman family in the years A.D. 80-81, and the readings familiarize students with Roman culture at the same time that they build rapid facility with the Latin language.

The course offers study of the Latin language, incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, word building, English derivatives, Roman culture, and classical mythology.

Learning activities of each chapter will require the use of the Internet; Latin vocabulary with English derivatives, oral Latin chapter readings, quiz wizards, crossword puzzles, graphic and multimedia presentations for reviewing grammar.

Successful study of Latin will provide the student with an improvement in his/her SAT scores and English grammar and spelling skills, as well as a tool for learning other languages.

Objectives:

Demonstrate comprehension of grammatical aspects of Latin and English.
Develop listening skills and speaking for patterned Latin passages.
Read aloud and listen to authentic Latin.
Develop an appreciation of classical mythology of Greece and Rome.
Develop an awareness of the culture of the ancient Romans, its historic significance, and its contemporary relevance.
Demonstrate an enhancement of general language skills.
Increase vocabulary through a knowledge of the origin and derivation of words.

The video instruction is supplemented with adapted selections from a reader titled The Romans Speak for Themselves. The selections come from a wide variety of Latin authors, carefully adjusted to the level of the student's ability to read Latin.

Five days a week, the video teacher introduces and demonstrates new concepts, reviews materials, responds to and asks questions of the students using the telephone and/or the Internet.

Block Schedule Opportunity

Latin I is also offered in a one-semester block schedule format.

Instructor

Ann Denny
Kentucky Educational Television
600 Cooper Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502-2296

(800) 333-9764
or (859) 258-7133
FAX (859) 258-7390
E-mail: adenny@ket.org

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).

Video Instructor

Joan Jahnige
Kentucky Educational Television
600 Cooper Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502-2296

A native of Connecticut, Joan moved to Kentucky in 1991. She previously taught Latin, French and Computer Use in Rye, NY for 12 years. Joan served as advisor and mentor for Student Council, Junior Class, Latin and French clubs and was chairman of the Foreign Language Department for several years. Prior to teaching at KET, Joan had assisted with both the Latin I and Latin II programs at KET. She has also taught Latin, (Levels I through AP IV) at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. Joan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Albertus Magnus College, in Connecticut, with a major in Latin and minors in French and Education. Her Master of Arts degree is in French, from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. Joan holds teaching certification in Latin and French in Connecticut, New York and Kentucky.

Producing Organization

The Kentucky Educational Network and Kentucky Department of Education

Special Equipment Requirements

Internet World Wide Web access in the classroom.
(See: KET Computer Equipment Requirement Chart.)
A minimum of one Internet connected computer for every four Latin I students.
Dedicated telephone line in the classroom.
Browser access to RealMedia Player.

Student Prerequisites

We recommend that students interested in enrolling in Latin exhibit these characteristics:

demonstrate self-discipline, maturity and a willingness to accept the responsibility to work independently.
demonstrate motivation and interest in learning another language.

Grading

Grades are calculated using the following formula:

Tests (Tests are given after one chapter or several, depending on the complexity of the material being studied. Tests are sent to KET for grading.)	35%
Quizzes (Quizzes are graded on-line; answer keys are provided.)	30%
Homework/classwork (Homework is graded on-line or sent to KET for grading; answer keys are also provided.)	35%

Projects are assigned grades in either test or quiz category. Projects are graded either by the facilitator or teacher as directed in the individual project assignments.

Lesson Delivery

The lessons are delivered via a set of purchased videotapes. ($198.00) CDs are also available for individual students. ($50)

Class Size

There is no limit on class size or necessity that all students are working at the same time during the day. Please consider that students in large classes may have difficulty reading the screen or taking notes, which are daily activities in the course.

Course Guides

The following course materials are delivered automatically, based on your enrollment.

Student Materials	$10.00 per student
Facilitator Tool Kit & Supplementary Materials	No charge

Textbooks, & Materials

Each student should have:

Ecce Romani Level I Student Book, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, School Division, P. O. Box 2500, Lebanon, IN 46052-9923, Phone: 800.848.9500, FAX: 877.260.2530, ISBN #978-0-801-31201-4, Order No.: 79725, Price: $56.97
OR
Ecce Romani Level I Student Book, 3rd edition, ISBN #978-0-673-57585-2, Price: $57.47
OR
Ecce Romani Level I Student Book, 2005 edition, ISBN #978-0-131-16370-6, Price: $59.97
OR
Ecce Romani Level I Student Book, 4th edition, ISBN #978-0-13-36108-5, Price: $59.97 (new spring 2008)
Ecce Romani Student Language Activity Book I-A, Prentice Hall, School Division, P. O. Box 2500, Lebanon, IN 46052-9923, Phone: 800.848.9500, FAX: 877.260.2530, ISBN: #978-0-801-31209-0, Order No.: 79733, Price: $7.97
OR
Ecce Romani Student Language Activity Book I, 2009 edition, ISBN #978-0-133-61119-9, Price: $12.97 (due out 8/15/08)

Each facilitator should have:

Ecce Romani Teacher Guide Book I, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, School Division, P. O. Box 2500, Lebanon, IN 46052-9923, Phone: Phone: 800.848.9500, FAX: 877.260.2530, ISBN #978-0-6735-7592-0, Price: $49.47
OR
Ecce Romani Teacher Guide Book I, 2005 edition, ISBN #978-0-131-16375-1, Price: $49.47
OR
Ecce Romani Teacher Guide Book I, 4th edition, ISBN #978-0-13-361094-9, Price: $51.47 (due out 4/1/08)
Teacher Language Activity Book I-A, Prentice Hall, School Division, P. O. Box 2500, Lebanon, IN 46052-9923, Phone: Phone: 800.848.9500, FAX: 877.260.2530, ISBN #978-0-8013-1213-7, Order No.: 79737, Price: $19.47
OR
Teacher Language Activity Book I, 4th edition, ISBN #978-0-13-361100-7, Price: $19.97 (due out 8/15/08)

Optional suggested book for each classroom:

The New College Latin & English Dictionary, AMSCO School Publications, Inc., 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013, Phone: 800.969.8398, FAX: 212.675.7010, ISBN #978-1-56765-433-2, Order No.: R617P, Price: $14.00
For Kentucky schools: Professional Book Distributors, 1650 Blue Grass Lakes Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004-7714, Phone: 800.531.0071, FAX: 770.442.9742

Tuition and Enrollment Forms

If you are outside Kentucky: $500.00 per student for 1-5; $475.00 per student for 6 or more per course. Enrollment Form for schools outside Kentucky.
Tuition fees for Kentucky public schools are paid by the state legislature. Kentucky Enrollment Form

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