Fortune Favors the Bold: Teaching Vergil in the Latin Classroom
Course Description
This course will help participants learn how to teach Vergil's Aeneid in the Latin classroom, using the Standards for Classical Language Learning. Participants will learn about the Aeneid's role as the epic of Rome's founding and Vergil's place in history. Teachers who are teaching Vergil, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or those just interested in learning more about Vergil, may find this course useful. Conducted in English.
Course Rationale
The Aeneid allows readers to see how one of the most famous figures in history saw the world and Roman social, political, and aesthetic values at the end of the Roman Republic. Analyzing and interpreting ancient texts can be challenging, particularly those written by a biased narrator who is appealing to a Roman audience to further his own agenda. Participants will study Vergil's work in this course, which is suitable for students in pre-AP classes, capstone classes, or as part of the AP Vergil-Caesar syllabus. The lessons, assignments, discussion topics, and writing prompts can be modified to fit any advanced Latin class at the secondary or university levels. The course will use the revised Standards for Classical Language Learning, the Achievement Level Descriptors, the Essential Questions, and question formats from the AP Latin Course.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Standards for Classical Language Learning, Standards for Latin Teacher Preparation, and the AP Latin Course and Exam Description.
Understand how the descriptors and sample indicators from the Standards for Classical Language Learning can be applied to teaching Latin poetry.
Understand the question types and essential questions from the AP Latin Course.3
Implement the Standards and Achievement Level Descriptors in their own lessons and assessments.
Develop strategies to help students interpret Latin poetry and relate it to their lives.
Design a unit plan based on a section of Vergil or a theme.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Very good choices of interesting articles that made me look at the text in new ways. There was also a lot to learn from colleagues--I wish we had had more in the class for a longer period of time!"
"Maureen gave good feedback and was very encouraging. She was also very flexible with the class and realized that things come up in our lives. Maureen is very caring and thoughtful! She has a lot of great ideas and is always willing to share them. Maureen is also passionate about the Vergil text and teaching. She must be great with her kids in the classroom!"
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course will help participants learn how to teach Vergil's Aeneid in the Latin classroom, using the Standards for Classical Language Learning. Participants will learn about the Aeneid's role as the epic of Rome's founding and Vergil's place in history. Teachers who are teaching Vergil, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or those just interested in learning more about Vergil, may find this course useful. Conducted in English.
Course Rationale
The Aeneid allows readers to see how one of the most famous figures in history saw the world and Roman social, political, and aesthetic values at the end of the Roman Republic. Analyzing and interpreting ancient texts can be challenging, particularly those written by a biased narrator who is appealing to a Roman audience to further his own agenda. Participants will study Vergil's work in this course, which is suitable for students in pre-AP classes, capstone classes, or as part of the AP Vergil-Caesar syllabus. The lessons, assignments, discussion topics, and writing prompts can be modified to fit any advanced Latin class at the secondary or university levels. The course will use the revised Standards for Classical Language Learning, the Achievement Level Descriptors, the Essential Questions, and question formats from the AP Latin Course.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Standards for Classical Language Learning, Standards for Latin Teacher Preparation, and the AP Latin Course and Exam Description.
Understand how the descriptors and sample indicators from the Standards for Classical Language Learning can be applied to teaching Latin poetry.
Understand the question types and essential questions from the AP Latin Course.3
Implement the Standards and Achievement Level Descriptors in their own lessons and assessments.
Develop strategies to help students interpret Latin poetry and relate it to their lives.
Design a unit plan based on a section of Vergil or a theme.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Very good choices of interesting articles that made me look at the text in new ways. There was also a lot to learn from colleagues--I wish we had had more in the class for a longer period of time!"
"Maureen gave good feedback and was very encouraging. She was also very flexible with the class and realized that things come up in our lives. Maureen is very caring and thoughtful! She has a lot of great ideas and is always willing to share them. Maureen is also passionate about the Vergil text and teaching. She must be great with her kids in the classroom!"
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course will help participants learn how to teach Vergil's Aeneid in the Latin classroom, using the Standards for Classical Language Learning. Participants will learn about the Aeneid's role as the epic of Rome's founding and Vergil's place in history. Teachers who are teaching Vergil, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or those just interested in learning more about Vergil, may find this course useful. Conducted in English.
Course Rationale
The Aeneid allows readers to see how one of the most famous figures in history saw the world and Roman social, political, and aesthetic values at the end of the Roman Republic. Analyzing and interpreting ancient texts can be challenging, particularly those written by a biased narrator who is appealing to a Roman audience to further his own agenda. Participants will study Vergil's work in this course, which is suitable for students in pre-AP classes, capstone classes, or as part of the AP Vergil-Caesar syllabus. The lessons, assignments, discussion topics, and writing prompts can be modified to fit any advanced Latin class at the secondary or university levels. The course will use the revised Standards for Classical Language Learning, the Achievement Level Descriptors, the Essential Questions, and question formats from the AP Latin Course.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Standards for Classical Language Learning, Standards for Latin Teacher Preparation, and the AP Latin Course and Exam Description.
Understand how the descriptors and sample indicators from the Standards for Classical Language Learning can be applied to teaching Latin poetry.
Understand the question types and essential questions from the AP Latin Course.3
Implement the Standards and Achievement Level Descriptors in their own lessons and assessments.
Develop strategies to help students interpret Latin poetry and relate it to their lives.
Design a unit plan based on a section of Vergil or a theme.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Very good choices of interesting articles that made me look at the text in new ways. There was also a lot to learn from colleagues--I wish we had had more in the class for a longer period of time!"
"Maureen gave good feedback and was very encouraging. She was also very flexible with the class and realized that things come up in our lives. Maureen is very caring and thoughtful! She has a lot of great ideas and is always willing to share them. Maureen is also passionate about the Vergil text and teaching. She must be great with her kids in the classroom!"
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Credit Options
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45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
New Jersey PD Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9163: University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE 591 LATN502: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
PDLL 543ID: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
EDU 6130 Ashland University: (register and pay the university directly) $1050
