Latin I is an introduction to the language, history, and culture of ancient Rome. This course provides students with a foundation of essential Latin vocabulary and major grammatical elements, including noun declensions and cases, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and active indicative verb conjugations.
Through a combination of grammar and inductive approaches to language learning, students will develop fluency reading Latin narratives, translating sentences, and analyzing syntax. Students will also expand their English vocabulary and understanding of grammar through the study of Latin derivatives and inflected forms. By reading and reflecting on Latin stories set in the Roman Empire, students will learn about significant historical events, the geography of the ancient Mediterranean, religious beliefs and practices, and other major customs of the Roman people.
Latin 1 at The Academy is an intensive course that covers 15 chapters of Latin in 10 weeks. There is substantial material to cover so students must manage their time well and stay on pace in the course. Students should be prepared for virtual sessions to learn new material and complete assessments. Office hours, as scheduled or by appointment, should be utilized by students for review and questions. Student will be required to purchase access to the online textbook (Suburani); purchase of printed book is optional.
Dates & Times
Students must attend an orientation session and 8 of the 10 scheduled virtual meetings. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged. Office hours are optional as long as students stay above an 87 (B+) average; if students fall below this grade, office hours will be required to continue in the course.
Dates & Times:
Orientation (must attend one)
- Tuesday, May 23 (10:30 – 11:30am) (in-person or virtual)
- Wednesday, May 24 (1:00 – 2:00pm) (in-person or virtual)
Weekly Virtual Sessions
- Week 1: Tuesday May 30 – 4:00 -5:00 p.m.
- Optional Office Hours Friday June 2 (10:00-11:00 a.m.)
- Week 2: Tuesday June 6 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Optional Office Hours Thursday June 8 (10:00-11:00 a.m.)
- Week 3: Tuesday, June 13 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, June 15 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 4: Tuesday, June 20 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, June 22 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 5: Tuesday, June 27 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, June 29 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 6: Thursday, July 6 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Friday, July 6 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 7: Tuesday, July 11 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Week 7: Tuesday, July 11 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Week 8: Tuesday, July 18 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, July 20 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 9: Tuesday, July 25 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, July 27 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- Week 10: Tuesday, August 1 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
- Optional Office Hours: Thursday, August 3 (10:00 – 11:00am)
- All Assignments due by Monday, August 4 by midnight