This course continues with an intensive grammar review. Reading comprehension is stressed through the use of books and articles in French. Several essays are required. Students survey French history and French literature, including the French Bible with portions of the Bible memorized. This course will develop the student's ability to read and comprehend Latin writings.
Emphasis is givin to the usefulness of the language.
It is not recommended for students who have difficulty memorizing details or who are weak in English grammer. This course seeks to apply Latin I as students read excerpts from the works of Ovid, Virgil, Horace, Cicero, Caesar, Pliny, Eutropious, the Church Fathers, and the Vulgate Bible. Translation provides opportunity to study vocabulary, grammer, and syntax as well as history, philosophy, and poetry of another time and culture. This course emphasizes grammer, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Reading and comprehension skills are developed through class recitation, reading aloud, and written expression.