Course Description: (5 credits)

A program of advanced studies in Latin literature is offered for honors credit.  This course functions much in the same way as an English literature class.   A variety of authors are read (including Ovid, Catullus, Plautus, Pliny, Martial and Vergil) while historical backgrounds are studied in detail.  The student is responsible for accomplishing some independent research on related topics.

As a requirement of this course, students will be rewriting one of the stages in their textbook (Stage 38: the Wedding of Polla).  They will act it out (in costumes).  Magistra will video tape this play.  The Latin students of 2000 did this as a musical...Their tape included some short songs and even a Can-Can (performed by three guys dressed in togas!)  Trust me, you had to be there!

At the end of the year, students will be asked to make a video tape which reflects what they have done throughout the year.  Although some English is allowed on this video tape, it will be primarily in Latin, which they will write themselves and then recite.  

The course uses audio-visual resources, computer programs and a hands-on approach to learning. 

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of previous level.

LATIN III STUDY GAMES

Please check Edline for the outline and proficiencies for this course.  On Edline, you will also fine Easy Grade Pro progress reports.