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The National
Latin Exam
NLE Syllabi
The syllabi provided are designed to give the Latin teacher
a general overview of content included in each level of the National
Latin Exam. It is not intended to serve as a total curriculum for any
level.
The syllabi are available to view in your web
browser.
Which Level Exam should my students take?
| My Students... | Intro | Latin I | LATIN II | Latin III | Latin III-IV Prose | Latin III-IV Poetry | Latin V-VI |
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| In the first year of a two year Latin I program. |  |
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| Are in the second year of a two year Latin I program. | |
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| Are in a one year Latin I program. | |
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| Are in Latin II. | |
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| Are in Latin III and have translated primarily adapted Latin passages or stories | |
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| Are in Latin III and have translated primarily authentic Latin literature. | |
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| Are in Latin IV. | |
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| Are in Latin V or beyond. | |
Key Points
- Since the exam is given during the first week in March, the syllabus is not designed to serve as a curriculum for a full year's work.
- In general, the exam is designed to test comprehension of Latin rather than the production of forms.
- With the exception of those taking the Level V-VI exam, students are not required to name grammatical constructions.
- Any level may contain questions based on the content of a lower level.
The National Latin Exam Committee reserves the right to add to and/or delete from this syllabus at any time.
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