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Course Materials for Latin II
Student Texts:
- Ecce Romani Level II (2nd, 3rd, 2005, or 4th edition)
Student Supplies:
- Three-ring binder with paper and dividers
- Many packs of 3 x 5 index cards
- Box to hold index cards
- Enthusiasm!
Classroom Texts:
- Optional: The New College Latin and English Dictionary (1 per classroom)
Classroom Supplies:
- set of purchased videotapes or individual sets of CDs
- In-classroom computer with Internet connection (minimum one per 3 students
is suggested), including browser access to RealMedia Player. The latest version
of Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox are the
recommended browsers.
- Printer
- Telephone
- Television monitor if suing videotapes
Course Description
Latin II from KET is a one-year high school course continuation of Latin I,
designed to build on the language skills already acquired. Students use a deductive process
that incorporates the four language skills of reading, writing, listening, and
speaking. Students extrapolate from what they have already learned to move
into unexplored grammar and vocabulary. Students become familiar
with aspects of the history and culture of the Romans, through a story of a fictious family
during the time of Vespasian. Mythology study continues with an exploration of the underworld
and a journey with the heroes of the Greco-Roman world.
Course Objectives
During this course, the students will:
- Read and understand Latin passages cued to vocabulary and grammar mastery.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Latin grammatical constructions.
- Read Latin aloud with proper pronunciation.
- Develop speaking and listening skills for patterned Latin passages.
- Develop a better understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.
- Increase deductive reasoning skills.
- Develop a familiarity with the culture of the ancient Romans through artifacts
and original literature.
- Appreciate Greco-Roman mythological heroes.
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