Latin Background Survey

Please take this survey no later than September 4. I will be using your responses to guide our class so please be as accurate and thorough as possible. For questions #8-27, please indicate your knowledge of syntax.

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  1. I am currently enrolled in Latin .


  1. How many years of Latin do you intend to take? For current Latin V, please leave blank.


  1. What do you hope to gain from Latin?


  1. Is there anything in particular related either Roman culture/history/religion or the Latin language you wish to learn e.g. a certain author?


  1. What is your world language experience? Include prior/current classes as well as any languages you speak at home.


  1. For you, what are components of an excellent class?


  1. From looking at your syllabus, do you have any questions or concerns I should address to the whole class?


  1. Latin case system i.e. uses of nominative, genitive, etc
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. First declension noun inflection
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Second declension noun inflection
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Third declension noun inflection
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Fourth declension noun inflection
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Fifth declension noun inflection
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Present active verb system i.e. present, imperfect and future tenses
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Present passive verb system
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Perfect active verb system i.e. perfect, pluperfect and future-perfect tenses
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Perfect passive verb system
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Infinitives
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. If you are familiar with Latin infinitives, which ones?
    present active
    present passive
    future active
    future passive
    perfect active
    perfect passive


  1. Participles
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. If you are familiar with Latin participles, which ones?
    present active
    perfect passive
    future active
    future passive


  1. Gerunds
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Pronouns
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Adjective degrees i.e. positive, comparative and superlative
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. If you are familiar with Latin pronouns, which ones?
    hic
    ille
    ego
    tu
    is
    idem
    ipse


  1. Indirect speech
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. Subjunctive verbs
    I have never taken Latin, and the concept is totally unfamiliar
    I have never taken Latin, but I understand the concept (to some degree) in another language (including English)
    I have taken Latin, but not learned this concept
    I have heard of it, but can't explain
    I need a quick review
    I am fairly comfortable
    I could teach the class


  1. For returning Latin students only - what grammar, works, culture or history have you already covered? If possible, include the level learned.


  1. Use this space if you wish to elaborate on any question or share something helpful.





Mrs. Mason