This language course focuses on developing reading fluency in Latin, which will parallel the students’ command of English grammar and vocabulary. Students will examine and broaden their awareness, acceptance, and understanding of cultural perspectives and practices of the people of the Roman Empire. The language objectives in the course focus on providing students with opportunities to both extend and incorporate their prior knowledge of thematic vocabulary in the target language. Students will successfully communicate personal information about themselves, while making connections with other people in their family, classroom, and the world.