Latin III
Virginia Standards of Learning
In Latin
III, students develop the ability to comprehend authentic Latin texts
with complex linguistic structures. The first strand of the Latin
Standards of Learning focuses on interpretation of texts because the
focus is on comprehension rather than person-to-person communication.
Students expand their knowledge of archaeological evidence, art, and
literature as reflections of Greco-Roman perspectives and practices.
They examine the Roman political system, the multicultural aspects of
the Roman Empire, and the role of geography in military history and
compare these to similar aspects of United States politics, culture,
geography, and history.
Reading for Understanding
LIII.1
The student will comprehend and interpret adapted and authentic
Latin texts based on a variety of topics.
1.
Read for information.
2.
Interpret increasingly complex language structures, and expand
vocabulary.
3.
Recognize figures of speech and stylistic features of Latin
authors and texts.
4.
Identify social, political, and historical implications of the
work(s) read.
Using Oral and Written
Language for Understanding
LIII.2
The student will increase skills in using and interpreting
Latin orally.
1.
Read adapted and authentic Latin aloud with consistent
pronunciation, meaningful phrase grouping, and appropriate voice
inflection.
2.
Comprehend oral Latin presented through a variety of media.
Cultural Perspectives,
Practices, and Products
LIII.3
The student will examine the interrelationships among the
perspectives, practices, and products of Greco-Roman civilization.
1.
Understand that literary and nonliterary products reflect
practices and perspectives of the Greco-Roman world.
2.
Expand knowledge of archaeological evidence, art forms, and
artifacts as reflections of Greco-Roman perspectives and practices.
3.
Examine the role of geography and the military in the history
and development of the Greco-Roman world.
4.
Examine the effect of Roman political and social systems on
private and public life.
5.
Analyze the multicultural aspect of the Greco-Roman world—for
example, Cleopatra and Egypt, the Jews and Masada, Vercingetorix and
Gaul—and its effect on the perspectives and practices of the Romans.
Making
Connections through Language
LIII.4
The student will reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections
between Latin and other subject areas.
1.
Present aspects of Greco-Roman cultures that are also found in
modern cultures, such as art, architecture, and l language.
2.
Relate topics studied in other subject areas to those studied
in Latin class, such as the use of Latin words in scientific and legal
terminology or the importance of archaeology as a tool for
reconstructing the past.
Cultural
and Linguistic Comparisons
LIII.5
The student will discuss why similarities and differences exist
within and among cultures.
1.
Compare and contrast aspects of Greco-Roman culture, such as
military conquests, diverse social and political systems, and
economies, with similar aspects of other cultures.
2.
Explain the relationships between historical events and the
development of culture(s) in the Roman world and in the United States.
LIII.6
The student will strengthen knowledge of the English language
through analysis of complex linguistic and syntactical elements of the
Latin language.
1.
Recognize that Latin and English do not share a word-for-word
correspondence.
2.
Apply principles of word building and analysis.
3.
Analyze the structure of English by applying knowledge of
linguistic concepts and terminology, such as subjunctive uses,
indirect discourse, and verbals, acquired through the study of Latin.
Communication across
Communities
LIII.7
The student will apply knowledge of the Latin language and
Greco-Roman culture beyond the classroom setting for recreational,
educational, and occupational purposes.
1.
Expand Latin language skills and cultural knowledge through the
use of media, entertainment, and occupations.
2.
Use resources, such as individuals, museums, and organizations
in the community or accessible through the Internet, to broaden
cultural understanding.
Course Syllabus: Ecce Romani III