STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

SECOND LANGUAGES :: 2004 :: LATIN :: LATIN II

LATIN II

Students enrolled in Latin II have either successfully completed the level I course at the high school or have placed out of level I, due to previous Latin language study in the middle grades.

This course continues the study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. Students learn increasingly complex functions of the language, become familiar with an increasing number of elements of the culture, and increase their understanding of English. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of adapted Latin texts.

Integration of other disciplines, with special emphasis on English Language Arts, is ongoing throughout the course.

 

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION - The student will read, write, understand and interpret Latin developing oral, auditory and writing skills as part of the language learning process.
  Objectives

1.01 Read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of adapted Latin passages.
1.02 Demonstrate reading comprehension of Latin passages of increasing length and complexity by responding in Latin or English.
1.03 Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to the student's reading level.
1.04 Read aloud a simple Latin passage with appropriate Latin pronunciation.
1.05 Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex oral or written Latin questions, statements and/or commands.
1.06 Write phrases or sentences of increasing length and complexity in Latin.
COMPETENCY GOAL 2:CULTURES - The student will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products and perspectives of the Greco-Roman culture.
 

Objectives

2.01 Identify patterns of behavior or interaction within the Greco-Roman culture.
2.02 Participate in activities and experience customs and traditions of the Greco- Roman culture.
2.03 Identify major geographical features, cities, and regions of the Greco-Roman world using print, non-print, electronic resources, multimedia tools, and cultural artifacts.
2.04 Identify important people, events and achievements of the Greco-Roman world and show the contribution to the student's own and other cultures using print, non-print, electronic resources, and cultural artifacts.
2.05 Investigate perspectives and practices of daily life in the Greco-Roman culture using print, non-print, and/or electronic resources, and cultural artifacts.
2.06 Discuss the role of cultural diversity in the Greco-Roman world.
COMPETENCY GOAL 3:CONNECTIONS - The student will relate Latin and the Greco- Roman world to other disciplines.
  Objectives

3.01 Apply knowledge of common Latin and Greek roots and prefixes/suffixes in the specialized vocabulary of various fields.
3.02 Recognize and comprehend the use of explicit and implicit allusions to mythology and history in literature, the arts, and other disciplines.
3.03 Explore similarities and differences in ancient and contemporary cultures using an understanding of topics such as social institutions, technology, political and military structures.
3.04 Explore the impact of historical continuity of the Latin language and Greco- Roman civilization on subsequent cultures.
3.05 Apply information, skills and learning strategies from the Latin class to other disciplines.
3.06 Communicate and integrate information, skills, and learning strategies in the Latin class that are common to other disciplines.
COMPETENCY GOAL 4:COMPARISONS - The student will develop insight into the English language and their own culture through the study of Latin and the Greco- Roman world.
  Objectives

4.01 Apply knowledge of common Latin and Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes in the vocabulary of English and other languages.
4.02 Identify the sound patterns of Latin and compare them to those of English.
4.03 Examine similarities and differences in the structural patterns of Latin and English.
4.04 Examine similarities and differences in the ways languages are written (e.g. alphabet, punctuation, capitalization) in Latin and English.
4.05 Demonstrate orally and in writing an understanding of words, phrases, idioms, and concepts that do not transfer directly from Latin to English.
4.06 Examine connections between Latin and English by recognizing cognates, derivatives and loan words.
4.07 Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural differences by investigating similarities and differences in Greco-Roman culture(s) and the student's culture(s).
4.08 Compare and contrast the cultural traditions and celebrations in the Greco- Roman world to the student's culture(s).
4.09 Demonstrate awareness of the influence of Latin and Greco-Roman culture on the development of the student's culture(s).
COMPETENCY GOAL 5:COMMUNITIES - The student will use and apply their
knowledge of Latin and Greco-Roman culture in a diverse world.
  Objectives

5.01 Share, exchange and present information about the influence of Latin and Greco-Roman culture to others in the school and extended community using presentational technology.
5.02 Evaluate Greco-Roman influences throughout the global community using print, non-print, electronic resources, multi-media tools and cultural artifacts.
5.03 Participate in the community of classical scholars in cultural events, contests, lectures and scholarships at levels appropriate to the student. (e.g. SAT II, local declamation contests, statewide and national academic contests, classical league meetings and conventions, etc.)
5.04 Compare and contrast cultural diversity in the Greco-Roman world with today's multi-cultural society.

 

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