Roman Art and Archaeology for Latin Teachers

The archaeological record provides much of the Latin that becomes part of the texts we read in Latin class. We will take a look at the art and archaeology pertaining to the major sources of Latin texts, including: theatres, architectural inscriptions, wall paintings, and graffiti. High school and college students need to know that the Latin language did not exist in a vacuum; this survey of everyday Roman material remain will provide Latin teachers with a good introduction to archaeology in support of teaching Latin. (3:00 PM Eastern, June 25)