Resources
Curriculum area resources support teachers to implement the curriculum. Resources are organised by 'Planning resources' and 'Assessment resources'.
Overview
Latin developed from a local dialect of central Italy to become the official language of ancient Rome, transmitting Roman law, government, literature and social and cultural knowledge and values throughout much of Europe, North Africa and West Asia during the period 753 BCE – 476 CE.
Students learn Latin systematically within an authentic historical, social and cultural context, covering the period 1st century BCE to 1st century CE when some of the most influential Latin literature extant was written. They engage with the ambience, history, society and values of ancient Rome as they read, and are encouraged to relate their discoveries to life in the modern world. Please refer to
Learning in Latin for further information.
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Latin curriculum has two interrelated strands, Engaging with Texts and Understanding, which are further divided into sub-strands. The Latin curriculum is only offered as a 7–10 sequence for students who begin to learn the language in Year 7.
The
Languages curriculum can be viewed on the Victorian Curriculum F–10 website
Please refer to the general
frequently asked questions for Languages.
A PowerPoint presentation outlining the key components of the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Languages is available:
Introducing Languages
Contact
Kylie Witt
Manager - Languages Unit
tel: + 61 3 9059 5120
email: Kylie.Witt@education.vic.gov.au
Professional associations
The Modern Language Teachers' Association of Victoria (MLTAV) The MLTAV is a professional association for language teachers and is the umbrella organisation for Single Language Associations (SLAs) in Victoria.
Classical Association of Victoria (CAV)
The Classical Association of Victoria supports the study of Classics and Ancient World Studies at all levels, including teaching resources.