The AP Latin Selections from Vergil's Aeneid from Udemy

Welcome to one part of the the most popular Latin AP curriculum on Udemy.

These materials are designed to help students prepare their Latin for Vergil portion of the AP Latin exam.

As such, please keep in mind that they aren't for beginning Latin students, or even those who are just entering the intermediate level. The course is for students who've put in a couple of years of Latin grammar and elementary to intermediate Latin reading, and who are now ready for the next level: the prestigious Latin AP exam.

I mention this because occasionally a student without adequate preparation will attempt to take the class, only to find it's not at his/her level. This causes hard feelings, as you can detect in a recent review posted to Udemy: "difficult to follow a clear single line translation, he just gives parts of it and jumps to another part and jumps to another part, very unclear."

That's because this isn't a translation class. There are translation aplenty of the Aeneid. The purpose of my method is to get students so good at Latin that they aren't really "translating" most of it anymore, but just reading it. That takes time, but it is an achievable goal.

Here you will get extensive training translating literally, as well as scanning and interpreting the dactylic hexameter verse used by Vergil. Students will practice sight-reading and translating literally so that their translations not only are accurate and precise, but also make sense in English.

There are also additional materials to facility your study and review, such as a list of the common usages of the ablative case and subjunctive mood, a downloadable text with all the passages from Vergil required by the exam, including the sections required only in English, and preparatory lectures on the mechanics of Vergil's meter.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Latin dactylic hexameter
Reading latin poetry at the intermediate to advanced level

Preparation for the latin ap exam

Latin dactylic hexameter
Reading latin poetry at the intermediate to advanced level
Preparation for the latin ap exam

Syllabus

You will know what the course content is and how to get the most of it

What's in the Class

Scan and Read Vergil's Meter

In this lecture, we talk about poetry and meter in general.

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Teaches advanced Latin reading and scanning techniques which are highly relevant to students preparing for the Latin AP exam

Taught by Ben Lugosch who is recognized for their work in Latin instruction

Takes a specialized approach to an established subject

Develops advanced reading and interpretation skills for intermediate learners

Offers a comprehensive study of Vergil's Aeneid, which is a core text for the Latin AP exam

Students must have at least two years of intermediate Latin grammar and reading experience before starting the course

Reviews summary

Ap latin aeneid exam preparation

According to learners, this course is an absolutely essential and highly effective resource for AP Latin exam preparation. Students consistently praise its focus on deep textual engagement through literal translation, which helps them understand Vergil's Aeneid beyond simple interpretation. The instruction on dactylic hexameter is frequently highlighted as crystal clear and top-notch. However, prospective students should be aware that this course is rigorous and not for beginners, explicitly requiring prior advanced Latin knowledge. Those who align with its advanced level find it incredibly rewarding.

Instructor demonstrates deep knowledge and effective teaching methods.

"The instructor's passion for the subject shines through. He clearly knows his stuff and delivers it effectively."

"The instructor's explanations are crystal clear."

"The instructor's approach... is brilliant."

Provides exceptionally clear and thorough explanations of Latin meter.

"The instructor's explanations of dactylic hexameter are crystal clear, and the meter lessons are top-notch."

"I learned a lot about dactylic hexameter and how to approach the AP questions. It clarified a lot about Vergil's style and meter."

"The meter parts were helpful though."

Fosters a profound understanding of Latin structures and Vergil's poetic technique.

"The instructor's approach to literally translating, emphasizing the Latin structures rather than just giving a ready-made English version, is brilliant."

"It really helped me solidify my understanding of Vergil's poetic technique and pushes you to think about the Latin on a deeper level."

"The focus on deep understanding of the Latin rather than just translation is the key."

"The literal translation method is tough but incredibly rewarding, forcing you to engage with the text deeply."

Delivers strong, targeted preparation for the AP Latin exam.

"This course is absolutely essential for anyone serious about the AP Latin exam. It's perfectly aligned with the exam's demands."

"A very solid course for AP Latin prep... it covers all the necessary ground and really pushes you to think about the Latin on a deeper level."

"Excellent preparation! This is precisely how you should approach AP Latin."

"The best resource I've found for AP Latin. It's demanding, but that's what AP prep should be."

Course is highly rigorous and not suitable for beginners or intermediate learners.

"This course was so confusing. I thought it would teach me to translate the Aeneid line by line, but it just jumps around and assumes you already know everything."

"Definitely not for me, even though I've had a couple of years of Latin... I was hoping for more hand-holding for the translation."

"It's really, really hard if you'm not already super advanced. Maybe I wasn't prepared enough."

"It's dense, but worth every minute if you're past the beginner stage. Definitely not for beginners, as the course description clearly states."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The AP Latin Selections from Vergil's Aeneid with these activities:

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Strengthen your foundation in Latin grammar to enhance your understanding of Vergil's poetry and the concepts covered in class.

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Practice Translating Latin Phrases

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Engage in regular practice translating Latin phrases and sentences to improve your fluency and accuracy in understanding the language.

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Find a source of Latin phrases or sentences
Translate the phrases or sentences into English
Check your translations for accuracy

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Create a Latin Vocabulary List

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Enhance your vocabulary and improve your ability to understand and translate Latin texts by creating a comprehensive list of vocabulary words encountered in the course.

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Career center

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Classical Philologist

Classical philologists study the languages, literatures, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. They may also study the history, archaeology, and art of these civilizations. This course may be useful for classical philologists who want to improve their knowledge of Vergil's Aeneid, one of the most important works of Latin literature. The course covers the basics of Latin dactylic hexameter, which is the meter used in the Aeneid, and it also provides practice in translating and interpreting the poem.

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Professor

As an academic in Classics, you will enjoy competitive pay and benefits as well as intellectual stimulation. You will have the opportunity to shape young minds and stay at the forefront of your field. Your insights may spread beyond campus and inform society as a whole. This course may be useful for Classics professors who want to improve their knowledge of Vergil's Aeneid, one of the most important works of Latin literature. The course covers the basics of Latin dactylic hexameter, which is the meter used in the Aeneid, and it also provides practice in translating and interpreting the poem.

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