German II
SWLi (2 semesters, 1 credit, prerequisite German I)
In German II, the student will receive a comprehensive introduction to nouns and verbs, and previously learned concepts will be reviewed. The case system will also be extensively examined. A study of the verb will be the main focus in this part of the course. Lessons will concentrate on different types of verbs and their conjugations in different grammatical tenses such as present, future, past simple, and present perfect. One of the most challenging aspects of German grammar — verbs with accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions — will be practiced thoroughly. A large amount of new vocabulary and idioms dealing with sports, health, travel, jobs, and the workday will be acquired and practiced through a close study of situational dialogues in every lesson. The student will become familiar with many cultural and social aspects of German life. Part 1 stresses speaking, comprehending, listening, reading, and writing skills. Many presentations, interactive exercises, and games will help students expand their knowledge.
Latin I
SWLi (2 semesters, 1 credit, prerequisite none)
Latin I will introduce students to Latin through stories about the adventures of a typical Roman family. Students will read along while listening to the stories, which will help them practice correct pronunciation. They will discover grammatical patterns by reading the stories and will practice applying these patterns in guided exercises. Excerpts about Roman life and the Roman world, as well as popular Roman myths, will give students a glimpse of the historical and cultural background of Rome and how it relates to our world today.
Latin II
SWLi (2 semesters, 1 credit, prerequisite Latin I)
In Latin II, students will read about Cornelius and his family and their adventures in Ancient Rome. Students will learn about clauses, passive verbs, present passive infinitives, and perfect passive participles. Adverbs and deponent verbs will be covered, as well as numbers, participles, and perfect active infinitive verbs. Students will continue to learn about Roman history throughout the chapters.