STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

SECOND LANGUAGES :: 2004 :: LATIN :: LATIN IV

LATIN IV

Students enrolled in Latin IV have successfully completed Latin III.

A major focus of Level IV Latin is on the reading of authentic Latin texts with grammar taught in context of the readings. Emphasis is placed on figures of speech, analysis and essay writing.

There is more in depth study of the Greco-Roman culture and its influence throughout the world, as well as the student’s own culture. Students are able to connect the Latin language to other disciplines and compare it to their own language.

Note: The objectives for Latin IV are written at the honors level; therefore this course is assigned to category H (1 point).

 

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 and authentic Latin texts.
1.02 Demonstrate the ability to move beyond literal reading comprehension by interpreting, making inferences and analyzing a chosen author or authors orally and in writing in English.
1.03 Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, inflectional system and syntax appropriate to a chosen author or authors.
1.04 Recognize, interpret and explain content, stylistic features and meter of a chosen author or authors.
1.05 Demonstrate the ability to interpret a Latin passage by reading it aloud with accurate pronunciation, meaningful phrase grouping, appropriate voice inflection, and attention to poetic meter.
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 Analyze and discuss variations of patterns of behavior or interaction within the Greco-Roman culture.
2.02 Make inferences about the Greco-Roman culture and its people by participating in and experiencing customs, traditions and celebrations.
2.03 Analyze and discuss Roman literature and the arts in order to understand the cultural practices and perspectives of the people of the Greco-Roman world using print, non-print, electronic resources and media, and cultural artifacts.
2.04 Examine the geographical features of the Greco-Roman world and explain their impact on its peoples and cultures using print, non-print, electronic resources and multimedia tools, and cultural artifacts.
2.05 Evaluate the impact of influential people and events, and their contributions to Greco-Roman culture using print, non-print, electronic resources, and cultural artifacts.
2.06 Form and support opinions about daily life in Greco-Roman culture using print, non-print, electronic resources, and cultural artifacts.
2.07 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of cultural diversity in the Greco- Roman world through presentations using print, non-print, and electronic resources and multimedia tools.
COMPETENCY GOAL 3:CONNECTIONS - The student will relate Latin and the Greco- Roman world to other disciplines.
  Objectives

3.01 Determine the different technical meanings of specialized vocabulary in the context of other disciplines using the knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes.
3.02 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implicit and explicit allusions to Greco-Roman mythology and history in literature, the arts, and other disciplines.
3.03 Analyze similarities and differences in ancient and contemporary cultural products and perspectives using methods employing print, non-print, electronic materials and cultural artifacts stressing readings of original texts.
3.04 Make inferences and draw conclusions about the impact of the historical continuity of the Latin language and Greco-Roman civilization on subsequent civilizations, using methods including independent research and reading of original texts.
3.05 Apply information, skills, and learning strategies from the Latin class to other disciplines.
3.06 Integrate information, skills, and learning strategies that are common to other disciplines in the Latin class.
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 Determine the meaning of the vocabulary of English and other languages based on knowledge of common Latin and Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes.
4.02 Analyze the sound patterns of Latin in various literary genres and compare them to English.
4.03 Compare and contrast (orally or in writing) increasingly complex structural patterns of Latin and of English.
4.04 Analyze similarities and differences of various literary genres in Latin and English, using original texts.
4.05 Use orally and in writing words, phrases, idioms, and concepts that do not transfer directly from Latin to English.
4.06 Analyze the connections between Latin and the student’s language(s) by applying cognates, derivatives and loan words.
4.07 Analyze similarities and differences in Greco-Roman culture(s) and the student’s culture(s), discovered through independent research and reading of original texts.
4.08 Compare and contrast the cultural traditions and celebrations in the Greco- Roman world and in the student’s culture(s), discovered through independent research and reading of original texts.
4.09 Give examples of the influence of Latin and Greco-Roman culture on the development of the student’s culture(s), discovered through independent research and reading of original texts.
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 such as power point and various multi-media resources.
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 through 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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