Evaluaton is based on tests, quizzes, homework, class participation, mid-term and final exams. The Latin II course completes the study of the grammatical points not covered in the first year of Latin. The objectives of the second year course are to increase skills in reading and to acquire knowledge and understanding of key figures in ancient history. There is an emphasis upon hannibal and Carthginian campaigns as well as the early history of the Romans through the time of Caesar. Approximately 2 hours of homework is given per week.
Evaluation is based upon tests, quizzes, homework, class participation, mid-term and final exams.
Cicero's Catilinarian Orations and selected letters of Cicero, Caesar, and Pompey. Latin selections from authors of the 14-17th centuries and from the Caesar's Gallic Campaigns are also read. The Asterix cartoon series provide light reading about the Gauls. Approximately 2 hours od homework is given per week. Evaluation is based upon tests, quizzes, homework, translations, mid-term and final exams, and a final project.