Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2
Course Description:
There is a reason that “all roads lead to Rome.” Maybe it’s because Romans built much of the ancient world’s highway system. Maybe it’s also because the Roman culture and Latin language laid the foundation for much of Western culture. In this course, you’ll find out for yourself as you take your first steps on a lifelong journey of discovery.
Do you want to improve your command of the English language? You can by studying Latin. Do you want to have a better understanding of today’s laws and culture? You can by getting into the Roman mind. Do you want to have a set of tools for communicating with clarity and understanding? Latin I is the most comprehensive way to begin.
The purpose of this course is to give you a foundation in Latin grammar and vocabulary. This course will also acquaint you with Olympic gods and with the everyday life of the Roman man-in-the-street. It will set your feet on a journey as big as your imagination, with a passport to some of the world’s most exciting places.
Course Objectives:
- Communicate in the target language using reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies
- Gain knowledge and understanding of perspectives, practices, and products of the target culture
- Reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the target language and ancient culture
- Compare and contrast the target language and culture with the student's own language, culture and Christian worldview
- Demonstrate understanding of how the target language is used in a variety of settings in modern society