Father Michael C. Connolly, OSFS
Salesianum School

mconnolly@salesianum.org
(302) 654-2495 (x 248)

SALESIAN QUOTE
OF THE YEAR:

Tenui Nec Dimittam

(Photo in the Public Domain)

The Fall of Troy
c. 1185 b.c.

LATIN I - 3 (682) LATIN I - 4 (683)

The aim of Latin I is to acquire a fundamental proficiency in reading and translating Latin. Implicit in this accomplishment is the knowledge of basic Latin grammar and syntax, including but not limited to the formation and use of declensions and conjugations, tenses, various constructions and all parts of speech.

In learning the syntax and grammar of Latin, you will better learn and appreciate the English language as well as Latin's influence on other languages. Great emphasis is put on strengthening your English vocabulary by becoming familiar with both Latin and Greek roots of which English is derivative.

Finally, you will learn the culture of the Roman world and its profound influence throughout the ages in virtually every facet of western civilization.

The Trojan War centers our study of Latin grammar, history and mythology. This masterpiece will be read by students in Latin IV in the original Latin poetry. In Latin I we will paraphrase the story in Latin prose and learn about the significance of this event in history, literature and its impact on Western civilization. Students will also discover the linkage between Augustus Caesar and Vergil's hero Aeneas.

LATIN I

SYLLABUS

CONCEPTS:

• learn the structure and discipline of the Latin language
• appreciate its effect on Romance languages
• understand more clearly the structure of English

COMPETENCIES::

• develop a facility with the syntax of Latin (number, gender, case, agreement, tense, person, mood, voice)
• develop an ease and depth in translating Latin into English
• develop a growing facility and strength for translation of multi-paragraph pieces of Latin literature

KNOWLEDGE:

• understanding of all cases and their functions in sentences
• formation and use of all five declensions
• formation and use of all four conjugations in all six tenses in both active and passive voice and in both the indicative and imperative moods
• formation and use of adjectives, pronouns
• formation and use of adverbs, numbers
• acquisition of 25-30 constructions (e.g., ablative of place where, accusative of extent of space, etc.)
• increase verbal skills in English by attention to Latin and Greek roots and derivatives,prefixes and suffixes
• an overview of the geography and history as covered in the National Latin Examination

AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES:

• to develop a greater sense of the Roman culture, including domestic issues, mythology, politics and religion

TEXTBOOKS

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