Classics Summer Work 2011

(revised June 10, 2011) Below are links to study materials, vocab lists, forms charts, etc., to help complete summer assignments in Latin and Greek courses at Hotchkiss. Click here to read the summer reading letter.

Latin 150

• no assignment

Latin 231

In Latin 231 in the fall we will be reviewing all of basic Latin, including forms, vocabulary, and syntax.  We will be moving very quickly, and so students entering Latin 231 are asked to learn the following vocabulary and forms.  Most of these should be familiar from your previous Latin study.

• Blank forms charts (key)
• Vocabulary list to know (blank for practice)

Latin 251 (covering Ch. 1-9 of Keller/Russell, Learn to Read Latin)

• Vocabulary practice from Latin 150 final exam (key)
• Blank forms charts from final exam (key)

Latin 350

• Review Latin forms: Blank forms charts for practice (key)
• Read (and enjoy) Catilina’s Riddle, by Steven Saylor

Latin 380

• Blank forms charts for practice (key)
• Read Ch. 1-7 of Rubicon, by Tom Holland (click for assignment)
• If you want to get a head start, you can study Common vocabulary in the Pro Caelio (online flashcards)

Latin 451/2

• Blank forms charts for practice (key)
• Read Bulfinch’s Mythology

Latin 550

• Blank forms charts for practice (same as Latin 350/450) (key)
• Online flashcards for the most common AP Vergil vocabulary words (from Quizlet)
• Read Homer’s Odyssey (any translation, but Fagles’ recommended)

Greek 150

• Learn the Greek alphabet thoroughly (some online helps)

Greek 250 (Review Athenaze 1-20)

• Blank forms charts for practice (key)
• Blank vocabulary list for practice (key)
• Principal Parts list

Greek 351/2

• Letter/Study guide for the Iliad (Fagles trans.)