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2007-2008
"Beware the Ides of March"
Instructor:
Lawrence G. Rice
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
To reach me:
E-mail:
lrice@smes.org
SMES phone: (949) 661-0108 ext. 637
cell: (949) 874-4150
Required books
First Semester
1) Caesar's De Bello Gallico, ed. Andrew C. Aronson, Longman Pub.
ISBN 0-8013-0976-x
2) Caesar’s Legion, Stephen Collins, John Wiley and sons, 2002, ISBN
0=471-09570-2
3) Student Latin Grammar, Cambridge University Press, 1992 ISBN
0-521-38587-3
Second Semester
1) Cicero: Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration, ed. Karl Frerichs,, Bolchazy
Carducci Pub.,
2) Cicero, Rose William ISBN 0-86516-341-3
1
COURSE OUTLINE
A. Objectives:
1) To gain an understanding of and appreciation for the writings
of Julius Caesar
in the first semester and, in the second, the oratorical
skill of Cicero by
developing the skill to read aloud, translate accurately and
interpret the works
of these two Roman authors in the original language.
2) To review essential Latin Grammar and syntax
3) To become familiar with the organization of the Roman army, the
geography of Gaul and the city of Rome at the
time of Caesar, rhetorical figures, stylistic devices and grammatical constructions used by Julius Caesar in
passages from
De Bello Gallico, and by Cicero in his Catilinarian
Speeches
4) To learn the historical background of the Roman Republic,
concentrating
on important figures, especially Marius, Sulla, Caesar,
Pompey, Crassus
5) To gain a facility in analyzing the structure of a Latin
sentence
6) To develop the facility to read Latin prose aloud with both
accuracy and
appropriate expression.
II STUDENT PREPARATION
A) Students keep a separate binder for all work, including translations, notes, old tests, in chronological order. Binders will be collected and graded on occasion.
B)
Quizzes and vocabulary lists.
C) Translations are to be submitted in typewritten form, double spaced.
D) Practice sight readings by using past Latin tests.
E) Review Latin and grammar and syntax on a regular basis.
F) Practice reading aloud .
III INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
A)
Daily translation assignments.
B) Group work in the classroom
C) Transparent Language both in the classroom and in computer lab.
D) Weekly quizzes on daily translation assignment.
E) Biweekly tests
IV GRADING SYSTEM:
Grades are based on accumulated points, converted to percentages, then to
letter grades per SMES Parent Handbook. “Exams” usually constitute 100 points
and are always announced in advance and
scheduled on the Upper School test calendar on the St. Margaret’s Web Page. A
“Quiz” may be worth 10-50 points. It is unusual that notice for a quiz not be
given in advance.
Attendance
at tutorials and
participation in the “Flavor of
the Weak” is required for a “better than average” effort
grade.
Grades are calculated as follows:
20% Assignments/Notebook
10% Reading Aloud and “participation”
30% Quizzes
40% Major Tests
SEMESTER
ONE = 80% of grade
FINAL EXAM = 20% of the final semester grade
V HOMEWORK
a)
Is required. Students who fail to turn in assignments, done with care and
neatness,
jeopardize the final grade.
b) If work is late due to a valid excuse, student will submit with note from
parent explaining the circumstances.
c) ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TYPEWRITTEN, DOUBLE SPACED
d) Assignments are due on the day of class, not at lunch or after school.
VI COMPUTER LAB
Our computer lab has Transparent Language, Latin Vocab.. Drill and Lingua Latina. These computer tutors can be an invaluable aid to the student. Work in the computer lab is strongly encouraged and may be assigned from time to time. We are authorized to use the mobile computer cart.
VII RESPONSIBILITIES
a)
Students shall arrange for and make up quizzes or tests missed due to an
excused absence within seven school days.
b) It is required that the student bring the text book to class each day.
c) We expect students to arrive at class on time and prepare themselves
for work.
d) Students will read Latin aloud with care and accuracy
e) Students will accumulate vocabulary flash cards as required.
f) We expect struggling students to attend one or more of the
tutorials available during the school week.
NOTA BENE: Generally speaking, it is quite impossible to “make up” class work missed due to an absence. If the absence is avoidable, schedule doctor and dentist appointments outside of class time. Class time is crucial. It cannot be retrieved.
VIII Schedule by week
1. September 5th
Introduction
2. September 11th
Review nouns, all cases
Collins: chapter XXIV-XXV Masada /Last
Days
3. September 18th
De Bello Gallico 1. 1-13
Collins: chapter I Staring Defeat in the
Face
September 20th U/S Back to School Night
4. September 25th Review: Indicative and subjunctive moods
Collins: chapter II Impatient for Glory
.
September 28th - Interim Reports
5. October 6th Review:
participles Test
Collins: chapter III Savaging the Swiss,
Overrunning the Germans
6.
October 9th Columbus Day
Review: Subjunctive clauses
Collins: chapter IV Conquering Gaul
7. October 16th
Indirect Statement; infinitives
Collins: chapter V Invading Britain
8. October 23rd
De Bello Gallico 1. 39. 1-19 Test
Collins: chapter VI Revolt and Revenge
9. October 30th De Bello
Gallico 1.39.20-29
Collins: chapter VII Enemy of the State
November 2nd End of First Quarter
November 3rd School closed: Report Cards
10. November 6th
De Bello Gallico 1.39.20-29
Collins: chapter VIII Broken Promises
11. November 13th
De Bello Gallico 1.30-36
Collins: chapter IX The Race for Durres
12. November 20th De
Bello Gallico 1.37-50
Collins: chapter X A Taste of Defeat
November 23rd: Thanksgiving Recess
13. November 27th
Complete Julius Caesar
Collins: chapter XI The Battle of Pharsalus
14. December 4th
De Bello Gallico 1.37-71
Collins: chapter XII The Sour Taste of Victory
15.
December 11th De Bello Gallico 1.51.1-11.
Collins: chapter XIII The Murder of Pompey the
Great
December 19th – January 2nd
2007 Christmas Recess
16. Tuesday, January 2nd
De Bello Gallico 1.51.12-25
Collins: chapter XIV The Power of a Single Word
17. January 8th
Review De Bello Gallico 1.51.26-52
Collins: chapter XV The North African Campaign
18.
January 15th Martin Luther King Day
Collins: chapter XVI
Caesar’s Last Battle
Review De Bello Gallico
January 18th End of First Semester
January 19th – 24th US Exams
January 25-January 28th t Winter Recess
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20. Tuesday, January 29th t Introduction: Roman Republic
21 February 5th Cicero: introduction; quiz
22. February 12th In Cat. 4-15
23.
February 19th In Cat.16-27
February 20th Faculty In Service
February 21st ASH WEDNESDAY
February 23rd Interim Reports
24. February 26th In Cat. 29-39; Test
25. March 5th In Cat. 40-59
26. March 12th In Cat.60-92; Test
27. March
19th In Cat. 93-118
March 23rd End of Third Quarter
March 26th – 30th Spring
Recess
28. April 3rd In Cat. 119-145
29.
April 10th In Cat.146-160
April 14th Good Friday
30. April 16th In Cat. 161-186
31. April
23rd In Cat. 187-210
April 26th Interim Reports
32. April 30th In Cat. 211-226
33. May 7th In Cat. 227-249
34. May 14th In Cat.250-278
35. May 21st
Friday May 25th = last day of instruction
36. May 26th End of Second Semester
SMES FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
.
In the Classical Languages, the emphasis is placed on reading and speaking. Through embracing diversity and celebrating similarity, students come to appreciate various cultures and histories. They become more involved and sensitive to the world outside their own familiar sphere giving them a healthier perspective, and a deeper understanding of people. A study of language heightens an individual’s awareness of their responsibilities and commitments as global citizens.
Consequently, the Foreign Language Department seeks to impart to its
students to:
*Be active communicators appropriately proficient in reading,
writing,
listening, and speaking.
*Be culturally sensitive and globally aware
*Become life long learners of language and culture.
*Know when and where to say what to whom.
In the Classical Language Department, at each level we want our students to:
*Be proficient in listening, reading comprehension and renunciation.
*Be aware of the Hellenistic and Roman influences on Western
civilization,
culture and languages.
*Develop a life long appreciation of other cultures and languages
both modern
and ancient.
rev. Lrice 8/31/2006 2:54:39 PM quod scripsi scripsi
