Latin 102
Instructor: Vegas Harmon
E-mail: vegasharmon@gmail.com
Phone: 971-285-0056
Course Description
Latin 102 is the second semester of a full-year course in Latin. It uses the Picta-Dicta Latin Primer series as a foundation. Latin Primer comes with readings, workbook exercises, video lessons, and interactive exercises on an app. The diverse and immersive approach is designed to instill a love of the Latin language in students. In the second semester, students will work through volume II of this series. Volume II covers close to 200 words, additional uses of the five noun cases, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th declensions, adjective matching, and passive verbs.
The class will meet twice a week for an hour-long video meeting. During class time, students will discuss the exercises and examples they have done in their workbooks with the instructor, and receive real-time feedback. A system of tight feedback-loops leads to true improvement and acquisition of skills. Students should not worry about getting everything right. Rather, they should show their mistakes and incorporate the instructor's feedback. Specific examples from the workbooks or topics from the video lessons may be used as talking points. Students will be encouraged to interact with each other and the instructor when discussing.
Premium Level: For an additional fee of $160 students will receive more rigorous training in the Latin language. Students who take this route will get a 30-minute one-on-one video meeting with the instructor each week. During these meetings, students will engage in oral composition exercises in Latin. This is a chance to get direct and personalized feedback. If the student wants more of a challenge still, there are options for additional material. Please contact the instructor for more information. At the end of the semester, there is an oral examination with the instructor over the material in the advanced route.
- Tuition: $275 Premier
- Grade: 8th
- Mode: Instructor
- Offered: Spring
- Textbook: Picta-Dicta access lease
- Teacher: Vegas Harmon