Students in Latin I are introduced to the language, history, and culture of Ancient Rome. They develop translation skills, master a basic Latin vocabulary, and review English grammar as a basis for studying Latin grammar. They develop proficiency by translating passages of graded difficulty and composing in Latin. In addition, they will master strategies for analyzing the meaning of Latin derivatives in English. Throughout the course, we encourage students to transfer their newly acquired knowledge and skills to linguistic and cultural material they encounter in other classes. Cultural units include: Roman family life, houses, dress, names, slaves, travel, aqueducts, the city of Rome, the history of Rome from the kingship to the end of the republic, Latin expressions in English, and classical mythology.