Class Information

   
  Latin I
   
  Latin is far from dead. Over half of the English words we use on a daily basis come from Latin. Not only is Latin considered the "mother" of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Romanian, it is the language of law, theology and the modern sciences. Latin will improve a student's vocabulary and understanding of English grammar and studies have shown that Latin students score considerably higher on standardized college entrance tests. While these are excellent reasons for studying Latin they are not the most important - Latin students will learn how their brain learns - they will learn what it takes to succeed in a challenging endeavor - they will learn how to study! A college Latin professor once said, "If you can get an "A" in Latin you can get an "A" in anything." Class time will be spent doing oral recitation, reviewing/correcting work done at home, explaining and practicing new grammar, answering questions and writing the weekly quizzes which are designed to help students stay on track. This class is for students who enjoy being challenged academically and who are self-motivated and willing to persevere. Students will be responsible for obtaining the text and workbook. Enrolled students will receive an email after registration with information about ordering their books online.
   
  Instructor: Walterich, Mary Ellen
  Instructor Bio:
  Mary Ellen has been involved with Palaestra since before it was Palaestra - some 27 years! She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Michigan State University in the lost art of Journalism. BK (before kids) she edited several newspapers, published her own newspaper, wrote a weekly newspaper column and won a Michigan Press Association award. She homeschooled both of her children, Michael and Alisa and rarely misses the "teachable moment" when she’s with grandkids Brooke and Alexander. Despite having been President of the prestigious Trenton High School Latin Club, Mary Ellen always regretted not having paid more attention to high school Latin. So when her daughter headed off to Calvin College she headed to Wayne State where she not only learned introductory Latin but she learned how to study, a skill she feels had she had before going to college would have changed her entire college experience. Now, when not monitoring the grammar disaster that is Facebook, she enjoys bringing the study of Latin and its many benefits to homeschooled students.
   
  Fee: $85
  Material Fee: $5
  Minimum Age: 12
  Maximum Age: 18
   
  
Day:FridayTime:11:00 amLength:1 Hours
day:Fridaytime:11:00 amlength:1 hours
   
  
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