Classics Courses

This course provides a detailed study of elementary Latin grammar and vocabulary. Students develop skills of memory, analysis and association. Significant attention is given to the translation of mythological stories in "made up" Latin. Connections with English grammar and vocabulary are frequently indicated. [Students take the National Latin Examination in March.]

Required
(or CLA 102)

Prerequisite
None

This course attempts to group those students with identifiably high verbal skills. While the matter covered is the same as that in Latin I, the depth, the pace and the amount of translation are beyond that of the regular Latin I course. [Students take the National Latin Examination in March.]

Placement in this course is based on results of the Scholarship / Entrance Examination and qualifying exams in verbal skills.

This course first reviews matter learned in first year; then, new grammar is presented sequentially. Students use a vocabulary prepared by the Department and begin to read original Latin selections taken from Livy and Caesar. Cultural and historical aspects of ancient Rome are also included. [Students take the National Latin Examination in March.]

Required
(or CLA 202 /
CLA 203 )

Prerequisite
CLA 101 or
CLA 102

This course is offered to those sophomores who have developed a serious interest in the language, history and culture of the ancient Romans. Students must have demonstrated superior ability in translating complex Latin as well as in memorizing and identifying the grammatical elements utilized in Latin. Students complete the formal study of Latin grammar and begin to read selections from Livy and Caesar, and possibly Ovid or Plautus. [Students take the National Latin Examination in March.]

Recommendation of Latin I teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

Prerequisite
CLA 101 or
CLA 102

This is an intensive course, which teaches Attic Greek along with Latin II and is open to qualified sophomores who have a sincere interest in ancient languages and history. While Greek is emphasized at the beginning of the course, the Latin II syllabus is fully covered. In this integrated approach the students learn the Greek and Latin languages and are introduced to Greek literature and history. Students will be expected to continue with their study of Greek in junior year in the Honors Greek II course. [Students take both the National Latin and National Greek Examinations in March.]

Recommendation of Latin I teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

Prerequisite
CLA 101 or
CLA 102

The first semester of the course is devoted to the reading, translation and analysis of Latin prose. Usually students read one of Cicero's speeches, such as the Pro Caelio, one of the the Catilinarian Orations or selections from the letters of Cicero and Caesar. The second semester of the course is devoted to the reading, translation and analysis of Latin poetry. Students may read selections from such authors as Ovid, Vergil, Catulus or perhaps others, depending upon the interests of the class and the teacher. Relevant historical and cultural topics will be addressed, as well as features of literary style. [All Latin III students take the National Latin Examination in March.]

Prerequisite
CLA 201 or
CLA 202 or
CLA 203

This course follows the syllabus set by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board for a close reading of the Aeneid, the epic poem by Vergil. [Students are required to take the AP Examination in May and the National Latin Examination in March.]

Recommendation of Latin II teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

Prerequisite
CLA 201 or
CLA 202 or
CLA 203

The student completes the study of Attic Greek begun in the Honors Latin II/Greek I course. Selections from Attic prose and poetry of the fifth century B.C.are read in the original. Cultural, historical and archaeological topics are often discussed. The Greek selections are set and studied in their contexts. [Students take the National Greek Examination in March].

Recommendation of Greek I teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

Prerequisite
CLA 203

Students read extensively from the poetry of Catullus and Horace, and complete the syllabus prescribed by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Correlations between the art, literature and cultures of Greece and Rome are explored. Articles on the poems are frequently read and discussed in class. [Students are required to take the AP Examination in May.]

Recommendation of junior year Latin teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

Prerequisite
CLA 301 or
CLA 302

This course will consist of two related parts. In the first term, and possibly in the beginning of the second term, students will study selected topics and principles of classical archaeology, which they will then apply to a detailed study of the physical remains of Rome and her environs. Slide lectures will elucidate the major monuments of the city. Students will consider, among other things, the topography of Rome itself, the Roman conception of urban planning, and Roman socio-political and religious history.

The majority of the second term will involve an examination of Greco-Roman Mythology. Students will consider the various gods of the Roman pantheon, the literary tradition that detailed their exploits and their function in the religion and daily lives of the Romans. Frequent correlations to other world religions, including Christianity, will be made and explored.

Recommendation of junior year Latin teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

This course is scheduled subject to enrollment and staffing.

Prerequisite
CLA 301 or
CLA 302 or
CLA 303

This course presents an in-depth reading of authors selected by the teacher in conjunction with the students. Connections between text, archaeology, history and mythology are made. Background readings in secondary sources enhance the classroom experience. [Students take the National Greek Examination in March.]

Recommendation of Greek II teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

This course is scheduled subject to enrollment and staffing.

Prerequisite
CLA 303

This course is intended for those seniors who wish to continue their study of Latin, but not at the Advanced Placement level. Students will read selections from Latin works and authors of the late Republic and the Empire; these will be determined by teacher choice and student interest. There will also be relevant lectures on cultural and historical background.

Recommendation of junior year Latin teacher and approval of Department Chairperson are required for this course.

This course is scheduled subject to enrollment and staffing.

Prerequisite
CLA 301 or
CLA 302