CLASSICS
Latin I
1 Credit
Students will begin to acquire the skills required for reading , understanding , and appreciating Latin literature ; develop communicative skills in English based on an understanding of the influence of Latin ; develop an awareness of the heritage of the cultures of ancient civilizations , especially those of Greece and Rome . Students will bridge the gap between modern technology and the ancient world by using a website with an online text and supplemental materials .
Latin II
1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin I and placement by instructor
In Latin II , students will continue to acquire the skills required for reading , understanding , and appreciating Latin literature ; develop communicative skills in English based on an understanding of the influence of Latin ; develop an awareness of the heritage of the cultures of ancient civilizations , especially those of Greece and Rome . Students will bridge the gap between modern technology and the ancient world by using a website with an online text and supplemental materials .
Latin III Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin II and placement by instructor
Students will work to acquire a deeper and broader knowledge of Latin grammar , syntax , and vocabulary by reading longer and more complex stories . Students will then begin to read Latin literature , especially passages from Caesar and Vergil included on the AP Latin syllabus .
Latin III / IV
1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin II
Students will review and develop grammar and vocabulary , and focus on Latin literature and its ancient context . In addition to the course work , two papers will be required for submission to The Classical Association of New England Writing Contest ( fall ) and the Bernice L . Fox Classics Writing Contest ( spring ). Since this course may be taken twice , a survey of Latin poetry will alternate yearly with a survey of Latin prose .
AP Latin
1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin III Honors , teacher recommendation and interview with the instructor
The student will prepare for the AP Latin exam on Virgil and Caesar . Students will develop the ability to read , translate , understand , analyze and interpret the Latin texts that appear on the AP course syllabus . This is a demanding course ; each student should expect to spend a considerable amount of time preparing for each day ’ s lesson . All students are required to take the AP exam .
Homeric Greek I Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : Successful experience in another language , preferably Latin , and permission of the instructor
In this challenging and fast-paced course , students will begin to read Homer ’ s Iliad in the original , unabridged Greek . Students will acquire the basics of ancient Greek grammar and syntax , and build their knowledge of vocabulary . In addition , they will learn much about the culture of the Homeric world , the nature of epic poetry , and the rhythms and sounds of Homer ’ s classic . NB : This is not modern Greek , but the literary language of the ancient Greeks .
Homeric Greek II Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : Homeric Greek I and placement by instructor
In Homeric Greek II , students will continue to expand their knowledge of ancient Greek grammar , syntax , and vocabulary ; increase their skills in translating and reading the poetry of Homer aloud ; and further explore the Homeric epics . The focus of the course will continue to be Homer ’ s Iliad , and students will finish reading the first book of that epic in the unabridged original . The course concludes with an introduction to Attic Greek .
Homeric Greek III Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : Homeric Greek II Honors and placement by instructor
Students will review ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary , and will read further in Homer ’ s Iliad and Odyssey , as well as read some Attic Greek . Students will also learn more about classical scholarship and the myths and culture of the Homeric world .
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