AP Latin explores the skills to decipher and interpret Latin literature while diving into the realms of ancient Roman history and culture. Click through our free AP Latin study guides and Latin flashcards below:
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What is the AP Latin exam format?
The exam format includes 50 multiple-choice questions, and 5 free-response questions. The exam weight is broken down equally between the multiple choice section and free response section, both making up 50% of the exams weight. Students are allotted 1 hour to complete the multiple-choice section, and 2 hours to compose their responses to the free response questions. To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through our free AP Latin study guide that covers the most important material you should know.
How do I study for AP Latin?
You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 5 on the AP exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Through this course, you will engage in translating excerpts from the works of Vergil and Caesar, subsequently subjecting them to scrutiny via classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the AP Latin study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit.
What units are on AP Latin?
Unit 1: Exploration of Vergil's Aeneid, Book 1
Within this unit, you will begin to understand excerpts from the Aeneid that present Vergil's depiction of leadership dynamics, as well as the interplay of gods and various civilizations in the challenges faced by the Trojans.
Unit 2: Exploration of Caesar's Gallic War, Books 1 and 6
In this unit, you will delve into excerpts from the Gallic War that offer insights into Caesar's interesting depiction of non-Roman individuals in comparison to his representation of Roman ideals.
Unit 3: Exploring Vergil's Aeneid, Book 2
In this unit, you will re-engage with Vergil's work, investigating Aeneas's narrative of the tragic downfall of Troy. Through this exploration, you will also analyze Vergil's depiction of both easily seen and concealed influences that shape the destinies and fates of the characters within the story.
Unit 4: Delving into Caesar's Gallic War, Book 4
During this unit, you will explore the account of the Romans' first invasion of Britain in the Gallic War. Through this exploration, you will examine themes of leadership, war, and empire that are interwoven within the readings.
Unit 5: Immersing in Vergil's Aeneid, Book 4
In this unit, you will revisit Vergil's narrative, focusing on the passionate romance between Queen Dido and Aeneas. Through this exploration, you will analyze the perspectives of non-Roman characters depicted in the readings, deciphering how these viewpoints serve to illustrate and shed light on Roman values.
Unit 6: In-Depth Analysis of Caesar's Gallic War, Book 5, Part I
During this unit, you will closely examine the initial portion of readings from Book 5, focusing on the themes of history and memory as depicted within Caesar's literary genre and distinctive style.
Unit 7: Comprehensive Exploration of Caesar's Gallic War, Book 5 (Part II), Book 6, and Book 7
In this unit, your exploration will persist as you delve into the latter half of the readings from Book 5 of Caesar's Gallic War. Throughout this study, you will also evaluate the theme of leadership within the context of war, gaining insights from the textual material.
Unit 8: Rediscovering Vergil's Aeneid, Books 6, 8, and 12
In this unit, you will once again look into the works of Vergil, focusing on themes of literary genre and style, as well as the complex relationship between human beings and the divine, as portrayed within the readings.
What are the video resources?
We’ve handpicked some of our favorite youtube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our AP Latin study guides. These channels can be a great way to gain proficiency in comprehending Latin literature while diving into the rich past of ancient Roman history and culture. This course will help you to translate passages from the writings of Vergil and Caesar, which will then be subject to thorough analysis through class discussions, debates, and presentations.
Where can I ask AP Latin questions?
Connect with like-minded students who are also preparing for the exam and delve into the world of AP Latin review together. By joining our Discord community, you can collaborate, exchange questions, discuss AP Latin notes, and discuss any tricky problems with fellow AP Latin students. Together, you can better understand challenging concepts, share helpful resources, and support each other on your way to getting a 5!
What is AP Latin?
AP Latin explores Latin literature and immerses you in the captivating history and culture of ancient Rome. This course is designed to ease your translation of excerpts from the works of Vergil and Caesar, followed by an examination through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. On this page, you’ll find AP Latin resources to help you with your AP Latin review.
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