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Latin IB Magistra Doyle Syllabus 2006-2007 Course Description: The Latin IB is a continuation to Latin IA, an introduction to the Latin language and Roman culture. We will read and begin to understand written Latin texts based on a variety of topics and sources. To support the development of this reading skill, we will not only study how the language was spoken, but we will also learn how to communicate on a basic level with one another in Latin. Through archaeological, artistic, historical and architectural evidence, we will learn about the perspectives, practices and products of the ancient Romans. We will compare these cultural and historical elements to our own culture and will look for examples of how Greco-Roman civilization has influenced our own. Objectives: A. Complete Chapter 25+ in Ecce Romani I. In each chapter you will be expected to know the grammar, vocabulary, history, mythology and Roman daily life facts. B. Explore the influence of Roman culture on today’s society, i.e. language, government, architecture, science & daily life. C. Explore the relationship between the Latin language and English, i.e. vocabulary, derivatives, abbreviations, phrases and mottoes used in English. D. Practice the essential elements of pronunciation in Latin. E. Learn thoroughly the morphology of the Latin language: first through fifth declension and all six active indicative tenses for all four conjugations. F. Analyze Latin sentences by identifying the form, meaning and syntax of all the words in order to develop a stronger understanding of both the Latin language and English grammar. G. Identify key geography of Italy and the Roman Empire. Themes & Sequence: Approximately bi-weekly, students will get an agenda to guide them in preparing for upcoming assignments, projects and quizzes. If at any time a parent or guardian would like to receive a copy of this agenda of assignments, I will be glad to email it to the email address he or she provides. A list of general themes and sequence follows. Time First Quarter – 3 weeks Unit Review Grammar Declensions 1-3, verbs present, imperfect & future First Quarter – 4-5 weeks Chapters 13 & 14 Second Quarter – 45 weeks Chapter 15 & 16 Second Quarter – 4-6 weeks Chapters 17 & 18 Third Quarter – 4-5 weeks Chapters 19 & 20 3rd declension review, i-stems, imperfect verbs review, irregular verbs in present & imperfect tenses, adverbs Recognize and form neuter nouns in 2nd & 3rd declension, 1st & 2nd declension adjectives, noun/adj. agreement More irregular verbs, Review 1st & 2nd declension adjectives, 3rd declension adjectives, Perfect tense formation, uses of the infinitive, principal parts Third Quarter – 3-4 weeks Chapters 21 & 22 Fourth Quarter – 4-6 weeks Chapters 23 & 24 Fourth Quarter – 4-5 weeks Chapters 25 & Review Review of topics in chapters 18 – 21, dative case, 3rd principal part of new verbs Review case usage, review noun-adj. agreement, review present, imperfect & perfect tense, learn future, pluperfect & future perfect tenses 4th & 5th declension, partitive genitive, review for final exam Culture Emperor roll-call, Founding of Rome, geography of Rome and Italy City of Rome, Roman names, mosaics, kings of Rome Province project due, numbers 1-500, Roman numerals, Daily life: gladiators & circuses, warfare & military, heroes of early Rome, mottoes Graffiti in ancient Rome, travel, Roman hospitality, history of the early republic Roman colonization of Northern Europe, Aqueducts, The Punic Wars, Roman colonies, culture project due Monuments in Rome, review for final exam Expectations: On a daily basis, I expect you to be READY FOR CLASS when it begins. I expect us all to be RESPECTFUL to one another. A language class should be fun, but if we are not respectful it is difficult for everyone to relax so that they can learn and have fun. You are expected to be prepared with a writing utensil (preferably a pencil), your textbook Ecce Romani I, your workbook and your notebook. The notebook is described in detail on a separate page. It is necessary to organize your papers and keep them available for easy reference. Your notebook will be collected near the end of each quarter for a grade, at which time I will clean out the quarter’s homework, quizzes and tests. Before the notebook is due you will get a notebook inventory of which papers should be included in which sections. If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work within a week unless you have made other arrangements with the teacher. You should already know each day’s homework from the weekly agenda, but please be sure to check on any class work you may have missed. If you were not absent, late work will be accepted up to three days late, with a 10% reduction for the first day, a 25% reduction for the second day and only half credit on the third day. Any exceptions must involve a parent conference. N.B. - You may always retake a quiz, but you must schedule a time to retake it outside of class time. You must also schedule a time to review the material with me before retaking any quiz (2 review sessions are required before retaking a test). Grading Tests and projects (1-3 a quarter): 25% Quizzes (1x and 2x grades - The lowest will be dropped): 30% Homework (The lowest will be dropped): 15% Participation and Class work: 20% Notebook and Proverb Reflections: 10% Grading Scale: A=94-100 B+= 90-93 B = 84-89 C+ = 80 – 83 C = 74 -79 D+ = 73-70 D = 64-69 F = 63 and Below Last thoughts I know you can succeed, and I will do everything I can to help you succeed in this classroom. I love the Latin language and the culture of ancient Rome, and I hope that you come away with a love for it as well and an appreciation for its influence on our culture today. Please ask questions any time you are confused, because chances are that other people in the class are confused as well. Also, any time you want to come by after or before school for extra help on a topic, just let me know ahead of time. I am here to help you learn. Don’t forget . . . Ad astra per aspera. - Seneca the elder