North American Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Student's Book (Paperback) and Digital Resource (1 Year)

North American Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Student's Book (Paperback) and Digital Resource (1 Year)

North American Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Student's Book (Paperback) and Digital Resource (1 Year)

6th Edition
Cambridge School Classics Project (CSCP).
August 2024
Print + Digital
9781009482226

The sixth edition of the North American Cambridge Latin Course presents a diverse and nuanced picture of Roman civilization and history, while providing clear and extensive language support. Unit 1 takes place in Pompeii, shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, and the story follows the fortunes of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, his wife Metella and their household. Underpinned by decades of research, the book integrates grammar, vocabulary and history with illustrations and historically grounded stories, so that students start reading Latin from the very first page. The digital component includes tools and activities for front-of-class or independent study.

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Overview

The sixth edition of the North American Cambridge Latin Course presents a diverse and nuanced picture of Roman civilization and history, while providing clear and extensive language support. Unit 1 takes place in Pompeii, shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, and the story follows the fortunes of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, his wife Metella and their household. Underpinned by decades of research, the book integrates grammar, vocabulary and history with illustrations and historically grounded stories, so that students start reading Latin from the very first page. The digital component includes tools and activities for front-of-class or independent study.

Features

  • Updated storylines, created in collaboration with academic specialists, provide historically grounded insight into the Roman world as a context for learning the language
  • With the reading method at its heart, the series is underpinned by language acquisition research to encourage learners to read Latin from the first page
  • Thinking points and question prompts make use of best practice in history pedagogy to support learners in developing skills of historical inquiry by encouraging reflection on the cultural content through activities and discussion
  • Practicing the language sections enable learners to check their understanding and think critically about the story and language
  • Language and culture are integrated from the very outset by using as much authentic Roman subject matter as possible, inspiring an interest in and understanding of classical civilization and literature
  • Characters from the stories personally reflect upon events and issues of the time, encouraging learners to forge links between Roman culture and the lives of different individuals in Roman society
  • The Language information section at the end of the book provides an opportunity for learners to check and practise their language skills, with a focus on grammar, word order and vocabulary
  • The enhanced digital offering has page fidelity for front-of-class teaching, as well as embedded activities as you move through each stage
  • Teacher-assigned digital quizzes and activities enable students to check and consolidate their understanding
  • Explore the story activities encourage learners to gain a deeper understanding of how the language works within the context of the stories

Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Cambridge School Classics Project and the Cambridge Latin Course
  • Why study Latin with the CLC?
  • How will I learn?
  • Time chart
  • Stage 1: Caecilius
  • Stage 2: in villa
  • Stage 3: neg?tium
  • Stage 4: in for?
  • Stage 5: in the?tr?
  • Stage 6: Fel?x
  • Stage 7: c?na
  • Stage 8: gl?diat?r?s
  • Stage 9: thermae
  • Stage 10: rh?tor
  • Stage 11: candid?t?
  • Stage 12: Vesuvius
  • information
  • Part One:
  • About the language
  • Part Two: Reviewing the language
  • Part Three: Vocabulary
  • Index of grammatical topics
  • Index of cultural topics.

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