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Classics Courses Latin A (starting in 2011): This is a required course taught in the 7th grade. Students will study and master the vocabulary, forms, syntax, translation and composition skills, and the cultural knowledge as presented in the first 18 chapters of the text Ecce Romani Book I. The pleasure of discovery in a new language and cultural appreciation for the Roman world is a major element of Latin A. In March, students sit for the National Latin Exam (Intro to Latin). Latin B (starting in 2012): This is a required course taught in the 8th grade. It continues the work of Latin A. Students will cover the material in Ecce Romani Books I and II through Chapter 31. In March, students sit for the National Latin Exam (Latin I). Students who complete Latin A and B receive high school credit for Latin I. Latin I: This is a full-year course taught to students who have not taken the junior high Latin A/B sequence. It covers the same material as the Latin A/B sequence. In March, students sit for the National Latin Exam (Latin I). Latin II: (Pre-requisite: Latin I or Latin A and B) This is a full-year required course taught in the 9th, or 10th grade. Students complete the first half of Ecce Romani Book II. Latin III: (Pre-requisite: Latin II) Students will complete Ecce Romani Book II. Latin IV: (Pre-requisite: Latin III) Students will read un-adapted Latin texts from Ecce Romani Book III. These include the prose texts of Eutropius covering the history of the Late Republic, the fall of the Republic, and establishment of the Principate of Augustus; the writings of Cicero; and the writings of Caesar. Students will also study the poetry of Catullus. AP Vergil: (Pre-requisite: Latin IV and permission of the department chair) This is the Advanced Placement curriculum which focuses on an intensive study of Vergil’s Aeneid. This course presupposes complete mastery of Latin prose grammar, and will introduce students to poetic forms and techniques of scansion. Greek I: Using Athenaze Book I, students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture by reading stories about Athenian life in the fifth century before Christ. Although primary attention is given to the reading of Greek texts, students are also asked to speak, hear with comprehension, and compose in Greek. Students also study ancient Greek culture, history, geography, and mythology. In February, students sit for the National Greek Exam (Introduction to Greek). Greek II: (Pre-requisite: Greek I or permission of the department chair) Continuing in Athenaze Book I, students will master the complete system of Greek nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. In addition to delving deeper into Greek history and mythology, students are introduced to New Testament texts from the Gospels. In February, students sit for the National Greek Exam (Beginning Attic Greek). Greek III: (Pre-requisite: Greek II) Students complete the text of Athenaze Book I. They master the future and aorist verb tenses. They continue to read more advanced Greek texts, with an emphasis on the important historical events of 5th century BC. Biblical readings from St. Luke’s Gospel will become longer, with special emphasis placed on his account of the birth of Jesus. By the fourth quarter, students will begin work in Athenaze Book II. In February, students sit for the National Greek Exam (Intermediate Attic).	Department Links
	A Vote for Latin - The New York Times The American Classical League Textkit Greek & Latin Learning Tools Gregorian Chant Byzantine Chant Greek NT Audio National Junior Classical League National Latin Exam Home National Greek Exam GA Junior Classical League Learn Greek Online American School of Classical Studies at Athens Greek for Euclid Classics at Emory Classics at UGA American Philological Association
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