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Initially I had a difficult time choosing a project. I wanted to do something that I was passionate about and something that I knew I would continue to use and value after the actual class was finished. I went through several different projects, but finally came up with the idea of beginning to learn Latin. From a young age I’ve always had the desire to know Latin--I bought an old Latin textbook at a used bookstore when I was ten. Languages have always fascinated me, and I knew that by learning Latin I would be better equipped to learn other languages, I would be more prepared for my graduate studies, and I would gain a better appreciation for English, Spanish, and Greek--the other languages I have extensively studied. Prepping for my project was an extensive process. Luckily, I have connections with several professors that know and have taught Latin in the past, so I spent a lot of time consulting with them on curriculums, strategies, and goals for my project. After researching dif

For my project I started learning Latin. I used the Wheelock’s Latin curriculum by Frederic M. Wheelock and Richard A LaFleur. Mastering a language is a process that can take years, so I wasn’t expecting to completely master Latin in the course of this project. My goal for the project was simply to dive into the language and get as far as I could through the curriculum. I’m majoring in history and in graduate school I’m planning on emphasizing in Greek and Roman history. Alongside Latin, I am also learning Greek. As I have studied these two languages I have seen more into the unique cultures of the ancient world. Not only has studying Latin and Greek helped me prepare for my graduate studies it has also given me more depth in my current studies and educational pursuits. I’ve always had a passion for languages, however I actually went through several different project ideas before I decided to start learning Latin. After I started learning Greek I realized the value that le