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| Fall 2008Semester Courses and Workshopssemester classes meet weeks of September 1 through December 15 Workshops meet as indicated No classes meet Thanksgiving week (normal registration for 16-week semester courses is now closed) Fall Semester Courses (16-week courses, all times listed are Eastern, please adjust the time accordingly)Latin 1a Latin 2a Latin 3a Thursdays 9 am Greek 1a Tuesdays 9 am or 2:15 PM Greek 2a Tuesdays 11:30 am Greek History (1 seat remains) Wednesdays, 11:30 am Classical Mythology Through Ancient Literature--Alpha (Thursdays, 11:30 am) (full) Fall Independent Study at the Lukeion Project Select any four workshops within a single semester to design your own semester course.
College Research Writing Seminars Absolutely necessary for high school juniors and seniors as they prepare to enter college. Learn what professors require and expect out of college research writing. Learn how to excel at this necessary academic skill. Fall Workshops (Meet once a week for 4 sessions)Ancient Literature and LanguageOf Men and Monsters: Homer’s Odyssey Worst Case Scenario: Greek Tragedy Ancient HistoryArt / Archaeology /CultureTroy: Horses, Heroes and History Greeks before the Greeks: the Ancient Mycenaeans Perfect Proportion (the development of Greek sculpture and art) Right Ratio (the development of Greek engineering and architecture) Ancient Warfare
Fall Semester 16-week Course Details Lukeion Ancient Languages:
Greek 1, 2Latin 1, 2, 3 Latin 1 and 2 are full--registration for our 2009-2010 school year opens April 1.A letter about language preparedness What should I expect in your Latin program? What should I expect in your Greek program? Lukeion Students in National Competitive Language Exams Recommended Ages/Skills for Starting formal Latin or Greek "Law
schools report that by yardsticks of law review and grades, their top students
come from math, the Classics, and literature - with political science,
economics, "pre - law," and "legal studies" ranking lower."
"Having never taken a language class before, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. I was a little nervous, but by the time the first class was over my anxieties disappeared. The classroom was fairly easy to get to, and Mrs. Barr makes the class very enjoyable. It has been a great class and I am looking forward to the next semester!" Taylor W, age 16 "Right before I had my first lesson from Mrs. Barr I prepared myself to be more bored than I ever been in my life. After all, I was about to learn Latin. I figured whoever was teaching this had to be some monotone, boring professor who I was stuck with the rest of the semester. I was proved so wrong! Both of the Barrs are interesting and funny and go out of their way to make learning enjoyable. Any teenager with a willingness to learn would benefit from the Lukeion Project. And those who don't have any will to learn at all might just changed their minds after a Lukeion Project class." Latin 1 Student What we cover and how quickly in our Greek program Note: students will be required to complete an orientation program to master the Greek alphabet, pronunciation and Greek keyboarding prior to the start of this class. Register now for this workshop, August 19-22 at 11 am ET. Mastering classical Greek is a thrill and a privilege. It will bring to life a student's vocabulary, love of language, and an interest in both Classical literature and the New Testament. Consequently, we offer adults the opportunity to enroll in Greek (and Latin, too) alongside our high school level students. Students begin in week 1 translating a story line that continues throughout the whole school year. Without sacrificing the grammar required to master an inflected language, the program emphasizes translation within the context of a larger plot that includes Greek mythology and history. Our first year of Greek will cover Oxford's Athenaze Book 1 by Balme and Lawall and the second year will cover Athenaze Book 2.
What we cover and how quickly in our Latin 1 and 2 program We cover chapters 1-19 of Wheelock's Latin Grammar 6th ed. rev. in year 1. In year 2 we complete chapters 20-40, completing the college level text in two years. Look at our old syllabi from the 2007-2008 school year: old 2007 Syllabus for Latin 1a old 2008 Syllabus for Latin 1b old 2007 Syllabus for Latin 2a old 2008 Syllabus for Latin 2b
"We want to thank you for giving (our student) such a wonderful Latin foundation!!! She learned so much from you and I would highly recommend your program!" Denise, B.; Chester, VA
Latin 3 description: This course is designed to take Latin students beyond grammar and vocabulary mastery to comprehension and elegance in Latin translation. To accomplish (or rather start) this noble ambition, we will translate a wide variety of authors and styles, both prose and literature. We will introduce students to the historical and literary context of these authors at the same time that we initiate their familiarity with Latin idiom, variety, concision and wit. Students will start to master terms like epic, lyric, elegy, bucolic, didactic, and satire while we introduce them to scansion and meter. Students who undertake this program must be aware that they will be expected to unfailingly translate 35-60 lines each week, enthusiastically participate in weekly class translation and discussion, and be prepared to be examined on the context, content and grammar of these passages approximately every two weeks. A successful Latin 3 student should spend at least 8-12 hours on Latin preparation each week outside class. Those interested in preparing for the AP Latin Literature exam (May 15, 2009) will have to make private arrangements for taking that exam, but will be supported upon request in their preparation through this Latin 3 course. About our language textbooks: purchase Latin or purchase Greek *Latin 1a and 1b; Latin 2a and 2b, Wheelock's Latin, 6th ed. rev. (R. A. LaFleur) Latin 3a and 3b; we will be using several of the AP suggested passages for the Latin Literature exam in addition to a wide variety of other authors, passages will be provided by the instructor--look for later updates.
*Greek 1a and 1b Athenaze Book 1 by Balme and Lawall, 2nd ed. Oxford, 2003 Greek 2a and 2b Athenaze Book 2 by Balme and Lawall, 2nd ed. Oxford, 2003 Greek and Latin Word Roots; all materials are provided by the Lukeion Project *Wheelock's Latin:This is the standard textbook used in college level Latin courses. This text book is one of the finest text books out there (believe me, I've seen some bad ones). The text prepares students for reading Classical literature (golden and silver Latin) as well as Christian Latin. Many "Christian Latin" or ecclesiastical Latin textbooks will only prepare students to read late Latin and will not permit them to pick up Cicero, Caesar, Virgil or Ovid. This text book is very much grammar based and gives the student all the tools he needs to not only begin reading "real" Latin but also enter college Latin reading courses. Purchase Latin textbook This textbook provides an excellent balance of grammar and vocabulary with translation. This is a Classical Greek textbook that will permit students to not only pick up Plato or Herodotus, but also koine (Biblical Greek). Purchase Greek textbook Lukeion Students Participate in National Competitive Language Exams All students will automatically be enrolled in the National Latin Exam or the National Greek Exam, administered once a year in March. This is a terrific way of seeing how Greek or Latin skills measure up compared to over 150,000 other Latin students ...or a smaller number of Greek students... of all ages from across the country. Congratulations to 2008 Certificates Awarded to The Lukeion Project Latin students (14 out of 19 placed in either Latin 1 or Latin 2 levels): Gold Medal--3 students Silver Medal--4 students Magna cum Laude--1 student Cum Laude--6 students Is your student ready to start Latin or Greek?There have been a number of trends in the home education community which insist that very young students begin the study of Latin or Greek. While we wholeheartedly agree that younger students should begin a spoken language as young as possible, we have seen the best success when we delay these mostly written languages (Greek and Latin) until students have mature study and organization skills, interest, and formal reasoning abilities that tend to come into play when the student hits 12-15 years of age (younger still for gifted). Therefore, we do not require any advance preparation other than a very good foundation in English grammar (we wholeheartedly recommend work in sentence diagramming). We have high expectations that students will be able to manage study time and submit homework and complete quizzes in a timely manner each week. Instructors will not be able to offer exceptions and extensions for students who regularly fail to manage his or her own schedule. "I was completely surprised that I am actually on my way to learning a new language. I tried Spanish before and it just didn't click. I wanted to learn a language for college that would actually help me in my studies but I thought that learning any language except English was going to be hard for me and I set myself up for hating it. I thought it was something I just wasn't good at. But the Lukeion Project's teaching methods have completely changed my mind. I love Latin and plan to stick with it for the rest of high school. I also want to learn Greek [with the] Lukeion Project ..." Heather N., Latin (and now Greek!) Student Upon entering high school in the mid-1970’s, I had the option to take one of several “well known” foreign languages or I could take “dreaded” Latin. Having a mother who was not swayed by the common argument that I would never “use” Latin caused/encouraged me to enroll in a basic Latin course my freshman year. Two more years followed which allowed me to take the entire course curriculum by the time I had completed my junior year, be inducted into our local Latin Honor Society, and have the time of my life participating in “Latin Olympics” as well as other special events surrounding the language and culture of ancient Rome. What I did not know at the time was that this study of Latin would pay off big for me in the future. Having enrolled in a basic French course my senior year of high school, I went on to study the French language at the United Stated Military Academy at West Point, NY as well. I realized at that point that another foreign language really did not seem that extremely challenging to me and that there seemed to be certain “rules” that naturally followed from one language to another. In preparation for graduating from West Point we were administered the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test (DLAB), which helps to determine an individual’s ability to learn foreign languages. As it turns out I was able to score extremely well and qualified for advanced foreign language training in German – a language that I had no experience with whatsoever. This training was to be conducted at one of the premier foreign language centers, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA. In summary, I base this opportunity completely upon strong foundational language training through my early instruction in Latin. If you want to get more out of all of your native language and many other foreign languages, study Latin first! Shaun W., Lukeion parent of one of our Latin 2 students. Lukeion Greek HistoryHistory is so much more than surveys and flash cards. We realize this best when studying the history of our nation or of our own ancestors. We can walk battle fields, witness reenactments, grind corn like the first Americans, drive Route 66 or walk the Appalachian Trail. These things easily become real and important because they satisfy all of our senses and give us a sense of broader purpose. At the Lukeion Project, we want to prove that the ancient world was in Technicolor too! We paint from a broad palette of archaeology, literature, and art. Thomas Jefferson prided himself on being able to write Latin with one hand, Greek with the other. Designers of our nation's capital copied the Parthenon of Athens for the Lincoln memorial and the Pantheon of Rome for Jefferson. In Washington D.C., buildings are encrusted with symbols of two world powers so important that Hitler wrongly named his the "third." Alexander the Great teaches tremendous lessons in genius, leadership and hubris. Julius Caesar embodies a fatal lesson about the relentless power of tradition. His heir, Augustus, taught Rome new traditions that included him as emperor. Classical Athens informs us of the strengths and weaknesses of direct democracy. Sparta illustrates the generational curse of the systematic (and legislated) destruction of the family. We learn Rome fell not because of barbarian invasions, but because of an addiction to luxury and power unequaled by any nation but our own. In Lukeion History courses we place a high value on taking an interdisciplinary approach. Students will not only master the names of leaders and battles, but also the culture, myths, geography, terms, flaws and strengths of Greece and Rome. Whenever possible, we incorporate recent headlines about archaeology and new discoveries regarding the topic at hand. Textbooks are a companion to our sessions, but only serve as a starting point for the history fleshed out in our sessions together each week. At the Lukeion Project, we focus on Greece in the fall, and Rome in the Spring. Course web page will provide links and handouts to additional reading (ancient authors), games, articles, calendar and more. All quizzes are administered online, but personally graded by the instructor. The successful student will be working at the high school level. He or she will be required to complete an average of 30 pages of reading weekly, plus write 2 3-4 page research papers, quizzes, and midterm/final. Lukeion Greek History (fall semester only) Wednesdays at 11:30 am ET (click below to order textbook)
"Regan Barr not only offered his expertise on Ancient Greece, but enabled his students to develop skills in note-taking, test-taking, and public speaking. These skills will prepare high schoolers to succeed in college level courses. In addition, both Regan and Amy went above and beyond, taking a personal interest in each student. The comments on quizzes, tests and papers reflected a genuine desire for his students to grow in knowledge, with constructive comments helping students to expand their learning in a positive way. The time, energy, and personal interest in each student's growth was above and beyond any expectation of an instructor. It is quite obvious that Regan and Amy value this lifestyle of sharing their expertise and God-given teaching ability with interested learners. Thank you! We can't wait to return to the Lukeion Project for Ancient Rome!" --from a Lukeion Greek History Learner
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will cover the major historical characters, archaeology, geography and
politics of the early Minoans (3000 BC) through the first century BC and
the end of the Hellenistic kingdoms established by Alexander the Great.
Students will gain an appreciation of the contributions of the ancient
Greeks to the modern world, especially in the social and political
arenas. 