Language and Culture Studies
Two years of study in the same language (Latin or Spanish) at the upper school level are required for graduation. The Spanish is conversation based and conducted in Spanish beginning with the first year classes. Latin is taught as a flipped classroom that allows students to learn at their own pace using principles of differentiated instruction.
2022-2023 Latin Courses
SAS offers three Upper School Latin classes that cover four levels: Beginning Latin, Intermediate Latin, Advanced Latin I and II. Fifth and 6th level students will be directed to university language courses or independent study options. The four levels in the three courses correspond to the Cambridge Latin Course Units I through IV, descriptions of which follow. Students at an average pace will finish roughly one Unit per year, but they may be able to accelerate and advance at a faster pace.
All three classes are flipped classrooms with options that allow students to learn at their own pace using principles of differentiated instruction. Each class day is preceded by students being introduced to the next day's new linguistic principle or lesson. Introductions may be short videos, hard-copy handouts, or even oral presentations during the prior class. The next class day, students work on the new principle and submit written evaluations. Each Stage (chapter) is divided into consistent categories: vocabulary, narrative readings, grammar, and culture. The teacher works with individuals or small groups to help resolve issues before moving to the next stage.
2022-2023 Spanish Courses
Aspire to be a polyglot? In addition to continued study in Latin and Spanish, qualified students may pursue language study at the University of the South in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, and/or Russian.
Language & Culture Studies Faculty
William Seavey
Titles:
Language and Culture Studies Department Chair, Latin, Philosophy & Rhetoric, Middle School Boys' Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.A., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Email:
Elizabeth Bowie
Titles:
Visual Arts, Language Introduction, Lead House Parent (Warner), Varsity Girls' Soccer, Mind*Body*Exercise, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., Photography/Spanish, The University of the South
M.A., Art History - Fine and Decorative Art, Sotheby's Institute of Art
M.A., Design and Visual Communication, Edinburgh College of Art
M.A., Art History - Fine and Decorative Art, Sotheby's Institute of Art
M.A., Design and Visual Communication, Edinburgh College of Art
Email:
Rafael Lomeli
Titles:
Spanish, Yearbook
Degrees:
B.A., Fine/Studio Arts, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
B.A., Graphic Design, Universidad de Estudios Avanzados
B.A., Graphic Design, Universidad de Estudios Avanzados
Email:
Walter Reid
Class of 2010
Titles:
Spanish, Residential Faculty, Middle School Boys Basketball, Tennis
Degrees:
A.A.S., Criminal Justice, University of North Georgia
B.A., International Relations and Affairs in Latin America, University of North Georgia
B.A., International Relations and Affairs in Latin America, University of North Georgia
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