(Recorded Course) Introductory Latin, Part 1 with Emily Henry

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Formerly named: Middle School Beginning Latin, Part One

Enjoy language, vocabulary, and grammar in this fun, introductory middle school Latin course -- and gain confidence in basic Latin grammar and vocabulary. Part 1 of 2.

Special Notes: This Part One of a 2-part course. 

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Latin

Instructor: Emily Henry

Course Description: Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for Beginning Latin. Materials will be supplied free by the instructor. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.

Course Outline:

  • Week 1: Introduction and Choosing Roman Names

  • Week 2: About Latin and Roman Names

  • Week 3: Family Terms

  • Week 4: Numbers

  • Week 5: More Family Terms

  • Week 6: Conversational Latin

  • Week 7: More Family Terms Continued 

  • Week 8: Weather Words

  • Week 9: Cooking Show Project

  • Week 10: Time and Horologium Project

  • Week 11: Quomodo Sentis Hodie?

  • Week 12: Intro to Grammar, Project Submissions, Final Exam

Course Materials: Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as an English to Latin section (such as the New College Latin and English Dictionary, ISBN #0877205612, http://amzn.to/2FLBwDS). A working microphone is required for this course. No online dictionaries, please. All other course materials provided free by the instructor.)

Homework: Students will spend one to two hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. This course is project-based and will not have as much emphasis on quizzes or exams as the high school Latin courses. Projects include printable worksheets and the option of filming a Latin cooking show for the final project in place of the final exam.