Students in the first semester continue to work at a highly advanced level of language development and cultural knowledge. As in Levels 4 and 5, authentic materials are used extensively for development of listening and reading skills. Students participate extensively in activities that include extemporaneous use of oral skills. Writing skills continue to be refined. Culture is closely aligned with communication skills as students continue to develop skills in understanding and producing communications in a culturally appropriate manner.
Students critique a film, event, work of art, or literature.
They are expected to demonstrate knowledge of specific topics and information that form the course content. This course is a continuation of level 6, usually appropriate for students who have progressed through a language immersion program. Concentrating on the basic elements of Latin grammar, students begin to build a foundation in vocabulary. The proficiency skills of speaking, listening, and writing are involved, but are used primarily as a means to help students develop their reading skills. Throughout the course students discuss Latin derivatives in English and modern foreign languages.