Intensive Introductory Latin: From Grammar Basics to Translation

This eight-week, in-person summer course is open to students attending the commuting option of the High School Summer Scholars Program.

Discover the language used by the ancient Romans, spoken by millions across the Roman Empire and premodern Europe, and used in documents and inscriptions to the present day. In this accelerated introduction to Latin, students will learn the principles of Latin grammar and vocabulary and begin reading Latin texts in a challenging but supportive environment. At the end of the course students will be able to read the great literature of ancient Rome as well as Latin texts of later periods, and they will be prepared to enroll in an intermediate-level Latin course at Washington University or elsewhere.

This course is ideal for students interested in developing critical thinking, memory, research, writing, and oral presentation skills. Since most medical terminology is derived directly from Latin, students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or other health care profession will find this course extremely valuable.