we use technology to learn about other cultures and build relationships? What is life like for young people in France and in the francophone world? Do some live differently than others? What do they do in their free time? What are their traditions, political views and challenges? What books and music do they like? Through the use of media, students will learn about the people who make up "la francophonie" and share their findings through posts, snaps, tweets, videos, presentations and podcasts. Prerequisite: French 4/ French 4 Honors or AP Language and Culture or department approval. This course will not be offered in 2020-2021.
CLASSICS The Classics Department provides students with the necessary skills for comprehending original works in Latin and Greek through reading and translation and teaches students about the relevance of the Greco-Roman world in our daily lives. Students study not only the Latin language but also Greco-Roman culture and history. We use a comprehensive approach to language study in which students approach elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary in the context of the literature. In higher-level courses students will be prepared to read authentic Latin selections from some of Rome’s greatest authors: Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil. Classical culture, history, and the foundations of Western literature are examined at all levels in many ways, including projects, films, and field trips. The study of ancient Greek may be added after the successful completion of a third year of a language in the Upper School.
>>MIDDLE SCHOOL All Middle School students must choose a modern language or Latin (Classics) to study, and they are placed in a level based on their background and language mastery. Placement tests are available to new Form 1 and Form 2 students who have taken the language as a core academic course at their previous school to determine if they place out of the A level course.
Latin A In Latin A, students begin to explore the language of ancient Rome, classical cultures and history, and the contemporary relevance of these subject areas. Students are introduced to the Latin language via reading, translating, speaking, and listening as well as through playing games and interacting with each other in English and Latin. Through the study of vocabulary and English derivatives, students learn about Latin roots as they build more sophisticated English vocabularies. Students in Latin A also consider aspects of Roman daily life including the Roman family, entertainment, the role of women, and the institution of slavery. They also get to know Roman and Greek art forms, developing a critical eye as they examine frescos, mosaics, statues, and other artifacts from the ancient world. This class’s main cultural area of study is life in the ancient city of Pompeii. Students learn about the uses and layout of the physical spaces in Pompeii, such as the Forum, the theater, and the bath complex. Among other projects, students create a 3D model version of a typical Pompeian house.
Kingswood Oxford’s Course of Study 2020-2021
Classics Page 45 of 66
