MS Latin A
We alternate MS Latin A with MS Latin B (verb conjugation… MS LATIN A (2023-24) Middle School Latin A is designed for beginning Latin students to learn noun declensions prior to Latin 1. Teaches noun vocabulary and how the five noun declension endings are constructed in the context of Latin sentences. MS LATIN B (2024-25) Middle School Latin B is designed for beginning Latin students to learn verb conjugations prior or Latin 1. Teaches Latin adjectives and prepositions. Latin I This course seeks to take students to Latin texts by instructing them in the foundations of etymology, inflection, and syntax. Students will develop a general understanding of Latin’s placement in the field of Linguistics, as an Indo-European Language. Weekly lectures will address historical and etymological and connections between the language material and the culture of the Italian peninsula instilling a more tangible approach to the language. Lastly, students will be equipped with the translation tools necessary for the translation of basic sentence structures. Latin II This course seeks to take students to Latin texts by instructing them in etymology, inflection, and syntax. Students will develop an intermediate understanding of Latin’s placement in the field of Linguistics, as an Indo-European Language. Weekly translations will provide students with an understanding of various topics in Antiquity. Lectures will address historical, epigraphical, and archeological connections between the language material and the culture of the Italian peninsula instilling a more tangible approach to the language. Lastly, students will be equipped with the translation tools neces sary for the translation of advanced sentence structures. Lastly, students will be introduced to classical Latin texts via end of the year translation assignments taken from the Vulgate. French I French 1 will introduce the student to the study of the French language and culture. A maximum of class time is spent on speaking and listening, though reading and writing are also emphasized. The focus is on learning to communicate in the language, with grammar taught to help the student understand and fulfill this goal. Students should expect to spend 30 minutes each non-class day on their French work; reading, writing and memorization. Daily reinforcement will be key to acquiring a solid foundation in the French language. Apart from the text, learning experiences may include extra conversation practice, French food/culture, projects and skits.
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