Artes Latinae is a programmed, self-teaching Latin course structured to accommodate multiple levels of students, each learning at his or her own pace in a classroom setting or for independent study.

For schools, Artes Latinae enables you to add Latin to your curriculum without the need for additional staff or expanding facilities. Thousands of students are learning Latin via Artes Latinae, either completely on their own or with minimal help from a facilitator.

Developed by Dr. Waldo E. Sweet of the University of Michigan for Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp., Artes Latinae is an easy-to-follow program that includes all the tools a student needs to achieve a firm command of Latin. The course was carefully crafted and refined to suit the needs and abilities of a broad spectrum of students. Artes Latinae meets existing foreign language requirements for high school graduation.

Key features of Artes Latinae:

Artes Latinae offers a two-level approach to learning Latin. Levels 1 and 2 of the course are now available. Course materials include:

Programmed Texts:
The illustrated, straight-forward texts, combined with audio cassettes, are precisely structured to optimize the learning experience and feature summary and review sections as test preparations.
Level 1, Book 1, 444 pages
Level 1, Book 2, 440 pages
Level 2, Book 2, 404 pages
Level 2, Book 2, 283 pages

Graded Readers
The readers feature proverbs, poems, and other reading from the ancient authors. they allow students to enjoy the fun of using the Latin they have learned and expose them to more examples of the structures they have already mastered. The accompanying Teacher's Guides include translations and additional readings, as well as grammatical and cultural notes.
Graded Reader Level 1, 307 pages
Teacher's manual Graded Reader Level 1, 190 pages
Graded Reader Level 2, 387 pages
Teacher's Manual, Graded Reader Level 2, 233 pages

Reference Notebooks
These study aids allow students to record and summarize the material they cover while providing a concise review of important grammatical rules and practices. A must for every student!
Reference Notebook Level 1, 50 pages
Reference Notebook Level 2, 203 pages

Test Booklets
The booklets provide a means for evaluating student progress and identifying portions of the material needing further review. A must for each student. Accompanying Teacher's guides offer test answers in addition to information on testing procedures and suggestions for additional tests.
Test Booklet Level 1, 111 pages
Guide to Unit Tests Level 1, 128 pages
Test Booklet Level 2, 112 pages
Guide to Unit Tests Level 2, 124 pages

Audio Cassettes
The cassettes are coordinated with the programmed texts. They engage the student like a teacher and provide students with the correct pronunciation of Latin words while reinforcing material comprehension through oral drill and repetition- important keys to the learning experience.
Level 1, 15 cassettes Teacher's manuals
Both novice instructors and skilled teachers will benefit from these useful manuals which feature instructional tips, suggestions for learning activities, explanations of teaching techniques, and outlines of each unit.
Teacher's Manual 1, 91 pages
Teacher's Manual 2, 204 pages