Lingua Latina
 

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Course Description:

This 32-week course introduces middle and high school students to Latin through the immersive, reading-based approach of Hans H. Ørberg’s Lingua Latina per se Illustrata: Familia Romana. Students will follow the daily life of a Roman family while building vocabulary, mastering basic grammar, and developing reading fluency. The course emphasizes comprehension over translation, using contextual clues and repetition to foster natural language acquisition. Through discussions, exercises, and cultural explorations, students will gain a foundation in Latin and an appreciation for Roman culture, preparing them for further language study or classical literature.

Latin I - Chapters 1-9 (Fall 2026 onward)

Latin II - Chapters 10-18 (Fall 2026 onward)

Latin III - Chapters 19-26 (Fall 2027 onward)

Latin IV - Chapters 27-35 (Fall 2028 onward)

Course Objectives:

• Read and comprehend simple Latin narratives.

• Acquire a foundational vocabulary of approximately 400–500 Latin words per year.

• Understand basic Latin grammar (e.g., nominative/accusative cases, present tense verbs).

• Explore Roman family life and culture through the text.

• Develop language-learning skills applicable to Latin and beyond.

• After completion of Lingua Latina per se Illustrata: Familia Romana, students will have covered all the essentials of Latin grammar and ready for advanced reading of Latin texts.