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About the Course
Explore ancient Roman history and culture as you learn to read and analyze Latin literature. In AP Latin, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this long-lived language from which all the modern Romance languages (such as French, Spanish, and Italian) arose, while translating passages from the writings of Vergil and Caesar and examining them through class discussions, debates, and presentations.
Skills You'll Learn
Reading and understanding Latin poetry and prose
Translating Latin texts into English
Relating Latin texts to the history, culture, and literary movements of ancient Rome
Analyzing linguistic and literary features of Latin texts
Developing an argument that analyzes Latin poetry and/or prose
Equivalency and Prerequisites
College Course Equivalent
An upper-intermediate level (typically fourth- or fifth-semester) college or university Latin course
Recommended Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites, but students are typically in their fourth year of high-school-level study.
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The course content outlined below is organized into commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. Your teacher may choose to organize the course content differently based on local priorities and preferences.
Course Content
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