This page now features the important information and resources you need to implement the revised AP Latin course, which will go into effect in fall 2012. AP Latin course revisions promote reading Latin poetry and prose with historical and literary sensitivity. Students develop linguistic skills by engaging in multiple activities, including translating poetry and prose from the required reading list. AP Latin is roughly equivalent to an upper-intermediate college or university course.
Essential Course Resources
- AP Latin Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2012 (.pdf/1.0MB)
Contains the curriculum framework and sample exam questions
AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guides
Written by AP teachers, these versatile guides demonstrate a variety of ways to plan and pace the AP Latin curriculum across one academic year. Each author brings a unique perspective to approaching the course based on his or her teaching context (e.g., demographics, schedule, school type, setting), and presents a host of ideas for activities, resources, and assessments.
- AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guide 1 (.pdf/2.0MB)
Keely Lake, Wayland Academy, WI - AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guide 2 (.pdf/1.0MB)
Teri Kawamata, Loyola High School, CA - AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guide 3 (.pdf/1.5MB)
Benjamin Johnson, Hampden Academy, ME - AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guide 4 (.pdf/1.0MB)
David R. Pellegrino, Pittsford Mendon School, NY
Other Core Resources
- AP Latin Reading List
- AP Latin Frequently Asked Questions
- AP Latin Development Committee
- AP Latin Open Forum 2012 (.pdf/3.1MB)
AP Exam Information and Resources
Beginning in May 2013, the revised AP Latin Exam will assess students' ability to read, comprehend, translate, and analyze Latin poetry and prose, both from the assigned readings (Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War) and from sight-reading passages, and will continue to feature multiple-choice and free-response questions, as described in the AP Latin Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2012 (.pdf/1.0MB).
A full Practice Exam reflecting the new course is available for all AP Latin teachers in a secure location. Sign in to your course audit account for access.AP Course Audit Information
Teachers of AP Latin must submit a syllabus for authorization during the 2012–13 academic year. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the authorization process, visit AP Course Audit.Classroom Resources
A diverse selection of supplemental materials, including lesson plans and teaching strategies-
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Curriculum Modules
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From Your AP Colleagues
- Preparing Students to Read the Aeneid
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Reviews of Teaching Resources
There are currently more than 250 reviews of Latin resources, including textbooks, web sites, software, and more, in the Teachers' Resources area. Each review describes the resource and suggests ways it might be used in the classroom.
Professional Development
- June–August 2012: AP Summer Institutes were offered for AP Latin. These workshops, which occur at different sites from June through August, will provide an in-depth look at the revised courses and exams.
- September–December 2012: One-day Professional Development Workshops are offered for AP Latin.
- To register, visit Professional Development for AP Latin Teachers.
Background on Course and Exam Revisions
- Consortium of Experts (.pdf/185KB)
- Key Goals of Course Revisions (.pdf/140KB)
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- AP Latin Course Planning and Pacing Guide 1 (.pdf/2.0MB)
