Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Exam

ACE ID:

CBAP-0018

Organization:

College Board Advanced Placement^® (AP^®) Examinations

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	16	Latin Language For A Score Of 5

Recommended credit varies by exam score: 8 semester hours for examinees with a score of 3; 12 semester hours for examinees with a score of 4; and 16 semester hours for examinees with a score of 5.

Description

Objective:

2 hours. The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary sensitivities. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Additional English readings from both of these works help place the Latin readings in a significant context.

Skills Measured:

The skills measured include 50 percent - reading: Vergil, Caesar, poetry, and prose; and 50 percent: translation of Vergil and Caesar, analytical essay, and short answer: Vergil and Caesar.

Instruction & Assessment