The Advanced Placement® Latin course is a is the equivalent of a first semester college Latin course devoted to Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War. The rigor and pace of this course is consistent with Latin offerings at many colleges and universities and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement® Exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, students may receive college credit and will be well-prepared for additional advanced Latin coursework.
The AP® Latin curriculum is designed to provide advanced high school students with a Latin course that hones the skills needed to read, understand, translate, analyze, and appreciate the richness of Latin poetry and prose. Focusing on Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War, as well as presenting other classical authors and genres, this AP® Latin course helps students to reach beyond translation to read and discuss with critical, historical, and literary sensitivity. Students will apply themes and literary strategies to relevant modern issues, develop three-point essay writing skills, work collaboratively on projects and translations, and use numerous electronic media resources effectively. Oral readings and audio recordings in Latin will be included.
Additional information from College Board can be found here: AP® Latin Course Overview.
Students will be expected to enroll in My AP Classroom through their VHS Learning AP course and will be guided to complete review work in My AP Classroom throughout the year. My AP Classroom resources include AP Daily Videos and unit-based Personal Progress Checks, which include AP-style multiple choice and free response questions.
Students enrolled in VHS Learning Advanced Placement courses with a passing grade are expected to take the AP Exam. Students register for AP exams through their local school or testing site as “Exam Only” students. AP exam scores will be reported to VHS Learning through My AP Classroom; exam results will not affect the student's VHS Learning grade or future enrollment in VHS Learning courses. This AP® course has a required summer assignment.
Students are expected to complete their summer assignment before the course begins and submit their work by the end of Week 1. Students who register on or after September 1st will receive an extension to complete the summer assignment by the end of Week 3. The summer assignment is intended to review crucial content associated with pre-requisite knowledge for the course, where applicable, as well as to allow students to better understand the rigor associated with the content.
Students will be able to:
- Read and comprehend Latin poetry and prose.
- Translate Latin texts into English.
- Relate Latin texts to Roman historical, cultural, and literary contexts.
- Analyze linguistic and literary features of Latin texts.
- Develop a written argument that effectively analyzes Latin poetry and/or prose.
- Apply themes and literary strategies to relevant modern issues