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Latin Education
Inspire. Enrich. Teach.
Fascinated with the ancient world and how it shaped our modern one? Make your passion your profession!
Our program will provide you with excellent mastery of Latin (and Greek if you opt for a Classics Concentration) as well as the fundamentals of teaching. From creating lesson plans to managing the classroom, you’ll receive a rigorous course of instruction in teaching Latin in grades K-12. The program pairs intensive coursework with hands-on student teaching opportunities to prepare the next generation of world language teachers.
Language teaching is an area of critical need across the country and Latin is one of the most popular languages studied in US secondary schools.
Our program leads to certification and stresses career readiness. Upon completion of coursework, student teaching and state-mandated certification tests, you will meet the requirements for institutional recommendation for certification and licensure in Delaware. Teach anywhere! UD’s Certification Officer is dedicated to helping you through the certification process for any state(s) where you are interested in teaching (see UD’s Office of Certification and Accreditation).
AREAS OF STUDY
- Latin Reading and Composition
- Ancient Roman History, Culture and Literature
- Ancient Roman Literature and Culture in Modern Media
- Language Syllabus Design
- Methods of Teaching World Languages
CAREER OPTIONS
- K-12 Education
- Teaching Abroad
- Textbook Editor and Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Professor
What’s special about this program?
The Latin Education major is designed to prepare students for both real-world teaching opportunities and future development of literary, historical and educational skills. In this program, Students will gain a keen knowledge of Latin vocabulary, grammar and pedagogy while reading exciting ancient texts in the original language. You may supplement this learning with selections from a range of in-translation courses across several programs that explore the ancient world either at home or through study abroad in Athens. A series of field experiences prepares students for successful student teaching. One-on-one mentoring of student teachers by a UD Field Instructor and classroom clinical educator ensures success in teaching.
Sample curriculum
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| Latin 200-level Requirement (1/2) | Latin 200-level Requirement (2/2) |
| ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing | Breadth Requirement (with Laboratory) (2/12) |
| Breadth Requirement (1/12) | Breadth Requirement (3/12) |
| Mathematics Requirement | Breadth Requirement (4/12) |
| LLCU 111 - First Year Seminar: Intro to World Language Learning | Multicultural Requirement |
| Credits: 15 | Credits: 16 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| Latin 300- or 400-level Requirment (1/3) | Latin 300- or 400-level Requirment (2/3) |
| EDUC 414 - Teaching Exceptional Adolescents | EDUC 413 - Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology |
| Breadth Requirement (5/12) | LLCU 429 - Methods of Teaching World Languages in Elementary Schools |
| Breadth Requirement (6/12) | Breadth Requirement (8/12) |
| Breadth Requirement (7/12) | Breadth Requirement (9/12) |
| Credits: 15 | Credits: 16 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| Latin 300- or 400-level Requirment (3/3) | Second Writing Requirement |
| Latin 400-level Requirement (1/3) | LLCU 421 - Methods of Teaching World Languages** |
| Breadth Requirement (10/12) | Latin 400-level Requirement (2/3) |
| Breadth Requirement (11/12) | Latin 400-level Requirement (3/3) |
| Free Elective (1/3) | Breadth Requirement (12/12) |
| Credits: 15 | Credits: 15 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| LLCU 417 - Language Teaching Practicum** | EDUC 400 - Student Teaching (DLE and Capstone) |
| LLCU 422 - Language Syllabus Design** | LLCU 491 - World Languages Education Capstone |
| LLCU 424 - Second Language Testing** | |
| Latin 300-level Elective (1/2) (World Lang. Interest Req,) | |
| Latin 300-level Elective (2/2) (World Lang. Interest Req,) | |
| Credits: 13 | Credits: 12 |
