About The Instructor

Karen Smith, B.S., B.A., M.S. Ed.

Mrs. Smith holds a B.A. and B.S. degree in Latin as well as Biology and Chemistry, respectively, both from Milligan College. She also holds a M.S. Ed. in Biology from Milligan College. While working toward completion of her degrees, Mrs. Smith also worked in a research position for Tennessee Eastman. Furthermore, she has completed graduate studies in biology at both Wake Forest University and East Tennessee State University. In addition to teaching in the graduate education departments of the University of Virginia and Milligan College, Mrs. Smith has many years experience teaching high school latin, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. While working in her current instructor position with the Holton Governor's School, Mrs. Smith has also held adjunct professor positions with both Virginia Highlands Community College and Southwest Virginia Community College, where she has taught both biology and human anatomy and physiology classes.

Mrs. KAREN SMITH


Mrs. Karen Smith

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Phone: 276-619-4351
Email: ksmith@hgs.k12.va.us

INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE OFFERINGS

Latin I

Students begin to develop the ability to comprehend simple written Latin texts based on a variety of topics. The first strand of the Latin Standards of Learning emphasizes interpretation of texts because the focus is on comprehension rather than interpersonal communication. To support the development of reading skills, students learn to use Latin orally, understand oral Latin, and write very simple phrases and sentences. Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Romans as reflected in aspects of the daily lives of Roman people. Students compare these cultural and historical elements to their own culture and recognize examples of the influence of Roman civilization in their own world. Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary of the Latin language, students enhance their understanding of these same linguistic elements of English.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT
High School Credit Only

PRE-REQUISITES
 None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
about this class can be obtained by exploring the links in the topic list below.


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Latin II

Students develop the ability to comprehend written Latin texts with more complex linguistic structures. The first strand of the Latin Standards of Learning emphasizes interpretation of texts because the focus is on comprehension rather than interpersonal communication. Students understand adapted and authentic Latin from original sources. To support the development of reading skills, students continue to use and understand some oral Latin and write simple phrases and sentences. Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Romans. Students compare cultural and historical elements of ancient Rome and the United States by finding examples of the influences of Roman culture on the United States. They also compare the effects of the geography of the ancient Roman world and that of the United States on aspects of culture, such as food, dwellings, clothing, and art.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT
High School Credit Only

PRE-REQUISITES
 Latin I

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
about this class can be obtained by exploring the links in the topic list below.


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Latin III

Students develop the ability to comprehend Latin texts with complex linguistic structures. The first strand of the Latin Standards of Learning emphasizes interpretation of texts because the focus is on comprehension rather than interpersonal communication. Students expand their knowledge of archaeological evidence, art, and literature as reflections of Roman perspectives and practices. They examine the Roman political system, the multicultural aspects of the Roman Empire, and the role of geography in military history and compare these to similar aspects of United States politics, culture, geography, and history.