Classical Languages
Classical Language study introduces students to Classical Antiquity and develops sensitivity and an appreciation in the students for the phenomenon of language as well as for the past.
Departmental Overview
The study of classical languages affords the students with the opportunity not only to perceive similarities but to draw direct correlations between our civilization and those of the past.
The course of study aims to show the vast influence of the ancients in all aspects of our lives: government, law, social institutions, language and life in general. The greater emphasis however, is placed on the language and its literature; its origin, use and importance as a basis of our language and the Romance Languages.
Curriculum Sequence
| Form A |
No Classical Language course, focus on English Grammar and Composition
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| Form I | Latin IA (First half of First Year Latin) |
| Form II | Latin IB (Second half of First Year Latin) |
| Form III | Latin II; Latin Tutorial I (For students entering St. Anselm's in Form III) |
| Form IV | Latin III; Latin Tutorial II (For students entering St. Anselm's in Form III) |
| Forms V & VI | Electives including: Classical Greek 1, Advanced Latin Literature, and Vergil/Caesar (Option to take AP Exam); Latin Tutorial III (Required for Form V students entering St. Anselm's in Form III) |
Course Descriptions
- Latin IA
- Latin IB
- Latin II
- Latin III
- Latin Tutorial I
- Latin Tutorial II
- Latin Tutorial III
- Classical Greek I
- AP Latin: Vergil/Caesar
- Latin Literature: Vergil (Aeneid)
Latin IA
The goal of this course is to introduce the basics and fundamentals of the Latin language as it was read in the 1st century A.D. We will work within the context of Roman society, so Roman history and culture will be learned along with the language. Time will be given to the building of vocabulary, fluent pronunciation, and grammar and syntax skills. The overall goal is to complete half of Jenney’s 1st century B.C. and the 1st First Year Latin (close to Chapter 30).
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Required for Form I
Latin IB
The goal of this course is to continue to learn the vocabulary, morphology, and syntax found in the second half of Jenney’s “First Year Latin”. We will work within the context of Roman society, so Roman history and culture will be learned along with the language. Time will be given to the building of vocabulary, fluent pronunciation, and grammar and syntax skills.
Course Length: All Year
Registration Policy: Required for Form II
Latin II
Latin III
This course completes the study of Latin grammar. The study of vocabulary continues and becomes more philosophical and political in nature. Students will read Sallust, an historian, who provides students with the background information for reading Cicero’s First Oration Against Catiline. Summaries of the remaining orations will be read. A brief survey of Latin Literature will be included. This course prepares students for advanced Latin courses.
Course Length: All Year
Registration Policy: Required for Form IV
Latin Tutorial I
This course involves the study of Latin grammar, vocabulary, morphology and syntax. Roman history and culture will also be included. Students will translate culture and history related stories from Latin into English. This course will prepare students for Tutorial II Latin.
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Required for Form III students entering St. Anselm's in Form III
Latin Tutorial II
This course will continue the study of grammar, vocabulary, morphology and syntax. The students will read in Latin The Twelve Labors of Hercules and Jason and The Argonauts. The end goal of the course is the translation of Caesar’s Gallic Wars, Book I and selections from other books. This course prepares students for Tutorial III Latin.
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Required for Form IV students entering St. Anselm's in Form III
Latin Tutorial III
Classical Greek I
The goal of this course is to introduce the basics and fundamentals of the Greek language as it was read in the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. in Athens. We will work within the context of Greek society, so Greek history and culture will be learned along with the language. Time will be given to the building of vocabulary, fluent pronunciation, and grammar and syntax skills. The overall goal is to complete half of Chase and Phillips’ Introduction to Greek (close to Chapter 27).
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Elective for Forms V & VI
AP Latin: Vergil/Caesar
This course concentrates on prepared and sight translation and analysis of selected passages from Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Bellicum Gallicum. A complete background analysis of the literary influences, devices, style and structure of each work will be studied. The AP Syllabus will be followed and enriched. This course is open to Form V and VI students with the approval of the Department Chair.
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Elective for Form VI and Form V with Department Permission.
Latin Literature: Vergil (Aeneid)
This is a course on Vergil’s Aeneid. Translations will include extensive passages from Books I, II, IV, VI, X and XII. Class discussions will include the history, mythology, religion, geography and the foundations of Roman Civilization relevant to the text. A complete analysis of literary devices, style, and structure will be studied. This two-semester course also prepares students for the AP Latin Test. (Transfer students taking the summer Latin course will take this course in the Fall to fulfill their Latin requirement).
Course Length: All YearRegistration Policy: Elective for Forms V & VI
| Classical Languages Faculty |
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Ms. Delora Pelosi, Department Chair
Latin I, I-B, II; Latin Lit. I, AP Latin M.A., Education, Trinity College (Conn.) B.A., Classics, Seton Hill College (Penn.) dpelosi@saintanselms.org |
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Mr. Adam Fries
Latin I-A, Latin III, Ancient Greek I &II B.A., Latin, Miami University of Ohio B.S., Education / Latin Language Instruction, Miami University of Ohio afries@saintanselms.org |
| Dr. Adam Rasmussen Latin Ph.D. The Catholic University of America M.A. Gonzaga University B.A. Washington State University Dr. Adam Rasmussen |