2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...
2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...
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social and political history of the Roman people and their contribution to Western Civilization. The stories progressslowly and allow students to inductively absorb Latin grammar as well as etymology. Other basic communication skillsof listening, speaking and writing are included in the course. Culture themes are of an eclectic nature which providesmany correlative discussions of Rome and America.LATIN II – (<strong>Course</strong> #4320)Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisite: Latin ILatin II uses the Cambridge Latin <strong>Course</strong> Series Book. The course follows the same format as in Latin I butconcentrates on specific cultural themes such as Roman politics, comedy, religion, and military life with culminatingselections depicting the intrigue and drama within the imperial household and bureaucracy of Rome. Studentscontinue to learn grammar inductively as well as refining their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, andetymology.LATIN III – (<strong>Course</strong> #4330)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisite: Latin IIThis course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Latin I and II. There is emphasis on reading for informationand pleasure. Supplementary activities include the video/lecture presentation of “I, Claudius” as well as selectedsegments from Joseph Campbell’s series on Mythology.LATIN III/PRE‐AP – (<strong>Course</strong> #4331)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisite: Latin IIThis course will have a far greater emphasis on grammar and will cover all other areas mentioned in Latin III, but in amore rigorous fashion.LATIN IV AP – (<strong>Course</strong> #4336)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisite: Latin IIIThis course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Latin I, II, and III. There is emphasis on reading for informationand pleasure. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization.Students develop essays, reports and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Languagetest for college placement.33
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