Latin I provides extensive and engaging reading material (e.g., stories and novellas) designed to enable students to develop their interpretive reading skills in the Latin language at the beginner (novice) level, focusing on core Latin vocabulary. The reading material also provides context for an introduction to Roman history, mythology, and culture, which has had a profound influence on our language and culture. Some attention is also given to the other three areas of proficiency: writing, listening, and speaking Latin, but reading comprehension is the main focus.