The goal of this course is to help students gradually transition from being students of grammar to becoming students of translation. Students will begin to hone and sharpen their knowledge of Latin syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will discover by the end of this course that they are more confident in their translation abilities, can identify syntax and grammar, and are comfortable with a great deal of vocabulary.
This course is the next step for students who have taken Intermediate Latin and are ready to implement their knowledge through translation. Advanced Latin – Loci Antiqui will focus on implementing both grammar and vocabulary along with mastery of translation. Students will work primarily out of the Loci Antiqui section of Wheelock’s Latin. The goal of this course is to help students gradually transition from being students of grammar to becoming students of translation. Students will begin to hone and sharpen their knowledge of Latin syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will discover by the end of this course that they are more confident in their translation abilities, can identify syntax and grammar, and are comfortable with a great deal of vocabulary.
Week One: XIII. Pliny Endows a School
Week Two: I. A Dedication II. How Many Kisses
Week Three:
IV. Frater Ave, Atque Vale!
XVI. Get the Tusculan Country House Ready
Week Four: XVII. Livy on the Death of Cicero
Week Five: Midterm Exam
Week Six: XXVI. A Sense of Balance in Life
Week Seven: XXXV. The Two Mules and the Robbers
Week Eight: XL. A Sweet, Brave Girl
Week Nine:
XLV. The Old Boy Dyed His Hair
XLVI. Fake Tears
XLVII. Even Though You Do Invite Me
XLVIII. Pro-Cras-Tination
Week Twelve: Final Exam
Course Materials: Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition, ISBN# 0061997226 (http://amzn.to/2EmRAfV). A Latin dictionary with Latin to English and English to Latin sections (such as ISBN #0-87720-561-2, http://amzn.to/2BEmygM)
Homework: Students can expect to spend 1 hour a day on homework assignments