Latin II: Classical Language & Culture.pdf

Each unit in the High School Latin II course presents a new vocabulary theme, grammar concept, and cultural presentation. Students engage in language learning through repetition, parsing, written composition, and listening exercises. The course emphasizes reading Latin through myths from the ancient world, using a modern multimedia approach to learning grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Students learn ancient high classical styles of pronunciation and grammar, preparing them to comprehend Latin from a wide range of time periods. The course is carefully aligned to national standards set forth by ACTFL and concurs with the Cambridge Latin Course.

The course objectives include engaging in language learning, reviewing and expanding vocabulary topics, gaining a deeper understanding of grammar patterns, translating Latin more fluently, analyzing and comparing myths from the ancient world, and regularly assessing progress in proficiency. Recurring content includes vocabulary themes, grammar concepts, presentations of culture through culture videos, translation activities, assessments, journal assignments, and discussion board activities.

The course is divided into two semesters, with each semester consisting of 10 units. The units cover various topics, including the Prometheus myth, Narcissus myth, Arachne myth, Deucalion and Pyrrha myth, and Cupid and Psyche myth. Each unit includes vocabulary, grammar, and cultural presentations, as well as translation activities, assessments, and journal assignments. The course provides opportunities for students to interact with other students and practice their new language through discussion board activities.