Classical and Modern World Languages
Accessing foundational classical thought, and acquiring global communication skills.

In the Elementary and Middle Schools, the study of Classical and Modern World Languages involves acquiring listening skills, phonic reproduction, and comprehension of vocabulary and grammar, and appreciation for the culture.

In the Elementary School, the students:

• begin to acquire listening skills.
• reproduce the sounds of a non-native or classical tongue.
• initiate comprehension of the target language.
• explore multi-culturalism.

In the Middle School, the students:

• develop listening skills.
• begin to refine pronunciation of a non-native or classical tongue.
• increase comprehension of spoken language
• develop an appreciation for a non-native or classical culture

In the Junior High and High School, Classical and Modern World Languages involves deepening and perfecting listening skills, phonic reproduction, comprehension of vocabulary and grammar, and appreciation for the culture, while moving towards an appreciation of native literature and translation.

In Junior High School, the students:

• augment listening skills.
• continue to perfect pronunciation.
• increase comprehension of spoken and written word.
• enhance appreciation of non-native culture.
• recognize the basic structure of grammar.
• begin to develop fluency in speech.
• initiate self-expression in writing.

In High School, the students:

• hone listening skills.
• refine pronunciation.
• deepen comprehension of spoken and written word.
• heighten appreciation of culture.
• apply the basic principles of grammar.
• increase fluency in speech.
• continue to develop writing skills in the target language.

Course Description

• Course: Latin I

1 year; 1 credit
Textbooks: Oxford University Latin Course Book 1 with audio tape.
Course Content and Objectives: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and relationship to English. Emphasis is placed on the culture of Rome through translations of classical texts and stories of Roman poet, Horace.

• Course: Latin II

1 year; 1 credit
Textbooks: Oxford University Latin Course Book 2 with audio tape.
Course Content and Objectives: Verb tenses beyond Course 1 present tense conjugations. More extensive study of grammar as student continues study of Horace and the classical literature of his time. Emphasis is placed on the spoken word and translation

• Course: Latin III

1 year; 1 credit
Textbooks: Oxford University Latin Course Book 3 with audio tape.
Course Content and Objectives: Grammar covered in two previous courses is applied and expanded. The study of Horace continues with the introduction of the writings of his contemporaries. Emphasis is on the spoken word and understanding the language in relation to the modern world.

• Course: Latin IV

1 year; 1 credit
Textbooks: Oxford University Latin Course Book 4 with audio tape.
Course Content and Objectives: A final study of Horace and his contemporaries demands translation and analysis of the prose and poetry presented. The historical and cultural importance of the Roman world is emphasized.



Modern World Languages (French, Italian, German, and Spanish) are electives and are offered as independent study.