Students view the social mores of the time with those of today to see that in some ways there are so many differences and in other ways there are none. Students understand that the society of ancient Rome changed in the 1200 years it existed just as society of America has changed in the past 224 years. Students understand a blanket statement cannot encompass a whole - whether it be because of the time span or the philosophical differences that exist within a people. 5.1 Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting. Students participate in foreign language competitions when available, take the National Latin Exam, and create a Roman environment for their schools during foreign language week.
Students use Latin daily when encountering new vocabulary.
The grammar skills acquired in Latin continue to be of use in the building of English skills as well as learning a second foreign language. Students who elect to study a modern language have more time to concentrate on their oral skills since they have learned the grammatical differences that English has with so many modern languages. 5.2 Students show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. Students see Roman influences in art and architecture, literary themes, operas. Those who have the opportunities later in life will see Roman evidence throughout Europe.