Languages

French I
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Viva la France! Take a tour of France and French speaking African countries in this course. Learn French phrases, numbers, dates, colors and a thing or two about culture. Food allergy alert
Germain Badang, PhD, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Monmouth College

French II – NEW CLASS
Gr. 4-8
Nous rejoinder (join us again)! A more extensive tour of France and French speaking African countries. Expand your knowledge of French phrases, numbers, dates, colors and really dig into French culture.
Germain Badang, PhD, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Monmouth College

Latin
Gr. 5-8
Carpe Diem (seize the day) and learn Latin. In this class you’ll get an introduction to Latin grammar as well as simple, yet fun readings. Step back in time to learn about the people and places where Latin was spoken. Learn Latin, a capite ad calcem—from head to heel!
Maddie Baker, Monmouth College student

Mythical Madness: Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes – NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-8
The creation myth started it all! We’ll dive into the world of ancient Greek myths analyzing how the ancients shared their stories. Each class meetings we’ll look at a new myth, and then celebrate our knowledge by playing ancient games or creating a work of ancient art.
Hannah Rillie, graduate of Monmouth College, Departments of Classics and Art

Spanish I
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
¡Hola! You’ll learn useful Spanish phrases, vocabulary and interesting information about Hispanic culture. We’ll also learn about the fun and games of Mexico. Food allergy alert
Amy Freitag, Abingdon-Avon Schools

Sports in Ancient Greece and Rome – NEW CLASS
Gr. 4-8
The Olympics, gladiator fights and chariot races are not just things that modern Americans think are cool; these events are thousands of years old and originated in ancient Greece and Rome. We will LEARN about the origins of these events and will DO these ancient events in the way that the ancient Greeks and Romans did them. We will equip ourselves like gladiators and prepare to do battle!
Robert Holschuh Simmons, Department of Classics, Monmouth College