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Spring 2009Semester Courses and Workshopssemester classes meet weeks of January 26 through May 11 Workshops meet as indicated No classes meet spring break March 30 Spring Semester Courses (16-week courses, all times listed are Eastern, please adjust accordingly)Latin 1b Tuesdays 10:15 am or 4 PM Latin 2b Tuesdays 1 PM Latin 3b Thursdays 9 am Greek 1b Tuesdays 9 am or 2:15 PM Greek 2b Tuesdays 11:30 am Greek and Latin Word Roots Wednesdays 1 PM ET Roman History (Wednesdays, 11:30 am) Classical Mythology Through Ancient Literature--Beta (Thursdays, 11:30 am) Spring Independent Study at the Lukeion Project Select any four workshops within a single semester to design your own semester course.
College Research Writing Seminar 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. Spring Workshops (Meet once a week for 4 sessions)Ancient Literature and LanguageBest Myths Ever: Ovid's Metamorphoses Ancient HistoryArt / Archaeology /CultureAncient WarfareSpring Semester Course Details All Semester courses begin the week of January 27-29 There will be no classes during the week of April 1 Final exams: May 8-12 Lukeion Ancient LanguagesPlease register for the second semester of language prior to the end of the first semester if not sooner. The second semester of Greek and Latin, all levels, require the first semester as prerequisite. Sorry, at this time we only begin language study in the fall semester (registration for the following school year is April 1 each year). Tuition in the spring semester is an additional $5 so that all students will be automatically enrolled in the National Latin Exam or the National Greek Exam, administered once a year in March. This exam is fun and competitive; it will not be reflected in the student's course grade. Upper level language exams offer scholarships. All college admission boards look favorably on nationally recognized academic activity. I just took my SAT's on Saturday (funny how I took my SAT's on Sat.), and I wanted to say how much all your semester classes that I took really helped out in the reading/vocabulary sections. Being able to just glance at a list of words and know what the roots mean saved a lot of time. Of course, then I was just sitting there with nothing to do, but that's where all those mythology stories came in handy for entertainment! Word Roots and Mythology grad. This semester course is only offered in the spring. It is open to anyone working at the high school level (gifted students may do well at a younger age). While Greek and Latin Words Roots could amount to nothing more than a dreary vocabulary class, the Lukeion format provides for the development (and encouragement) of the accurate and creative use of roots, competition, games and, everybody's favorite, story time for big kids! If you can't master Greek and Latin, this class is the next best thing when it comes to preparing for college entrance exams and careers in law, science, medicine, English, journalism, and just about any field one might enter. All materials provided by the instructor, Regan Barr Weekly homework, regular quizzes--anticipate an hour+ of work per week day for this course. Time: Wednesdays at 1 pm ET Lukeion History History 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 Roman History (spring only) Textbook: Yet to be determined
Lukeion Classical Mythology through Ancient Literature Beta"As a student in a typical high school Latin class in the 1980's, I found mythology to be interesting, but NOT fascinating. When my son took a semester of Greek mythology with Lukeion, I was not only interested in the course material, but also fascinated with the course lectures. It was wonderful to learn how our modern culture is effected by ancient myths!" Sarah E. "This class is full to the brim and overflowing with information and is a very enjoyable class. I recommend it not only to high school students but to middle school students but also to elementary students in 4th grade and above." B.W, gifted mythology student 2006
The successful student will be working at the high school level. He or she will be required to complete an average of 20-30 pages of reading weekly, plus write 2 3-4 page research papers, quizzes, and midterm/final. We gladly accept younger gifted students in this course. Parents or guardians should be aware, however, that some myths deal with the complex themes of the human condition (greed, murder, revenge, war, abuse of power, etc.). Also, while intentionally lewd images will never be included in classroom illustration, the instructor will not be "photo-shopping" fig leaves to artwork for this course. We recommend Mythology Alpha for students taking Mythology Beta, though this is not a prerequisite. Students should expect to spend 1 hour each weekday outside of the session for reading and preparation: Quizzes (4) Midterm and final exam 2 research papers (3 -4 pages in length) Quizzes/exams administered online Fridays through Mondays Instructor: Amy E. Barr Time: Thursdays 11:30 am ET Beta topics include: Review of the Olympians Nature of the Ancient hero Virgil's Aeneid Heracles Perseus Jason Theseus Ovid's Metamorphoses
Mythology Beta 2008 Course Syllabus**offered as a courtesy to give you a feel for the pace, this is NOT the updated 2009 syllabus
Required texts: Lukeion Mythology Beta (texts updated 8/27/08)Anthology of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation, Trzaskoma, Smith and Brunet, trans. Virgil, Aeneid, translation by Robert Fagles Ovid, Metamorphoses, translation by Charles Martin Optional but recommended: Medea by Euripides (very old online version available) Optional but recommended: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (very old online version available)
Lukeion Independent StudyCustom design a semester course. Choose any four workshops offered during any one semester. Complete quizzes immediately after the fourth session of each workshop. Complete two 3-4 page papers on topics related to the workshops (or choose to write on one 6-8 page topic). Excellent way to tailor a course for older students as well as for students working at the Junior High level. Though students are given assignments and deadlines, parents must take a strong role in keeping students on track to comple the assignments during the course of the semester. Lukeion College Research Writing Seminar Registration for this seminar is handled differently than our other courses because it is intended for those who have already completed all initial stages of high school level writing and are in the process of preparing for college level research (recommended for junior/senior high students and college students). We find that while many students are well prepared for creative writing, they have little or no experience doing the sort of writing that 90% of their college professors will expect in their courses. This seminar will take a student through the whole process of writing a college research paper in 6 weeks while they discover what professors really value in an undergraduate paper. All students must have access to a research library for this semester course. For registration instructions go to more information. Seminar size is limited to allow for full classroom discussion and for students to critique each other's work based on assignment objectives. spring: 1 PM ET February 5-March 12; OR 1 pm ET March 19-April 30 (no meeting April 2)
"I need to stop being so surprised about how much I enjoy these classes. The Lukeion is more than professors telling you something, having you repeat it back, then tell you where you made a mistake. Their classes are fun (a highly important factor to teenagers). And how many students get to brag to their friends that their professors are just like Indiana Jones and Laura Croft?" anonymous review, Introduction to Archaeology Workshop We find that just about everybody enjoys these workshops! We generally recommend a minimum age of 10 through adult. Workshops carry no work load except for literature courses (reading required). While we find that students learn beautifully without the pressure of note taking and study, we provide the option of a self-scoring quiz at the end of each workshop should parents wish to make a record of student performance for a workshop. Independent Study students will be directed to a different quiz designed especially for them. February 2009 (2/4-2/25) Wednesdays at 9 am He was one of a kind...and that eventually got him into a lot of trouble. He not only survived the turbulent period of Sulla and the Civil Wars, but also came out on top--even ahead of his fellow triumvirs. How could he be so hated that he was murdered by a mob of senators, but so loved that his funeral pyre is still adorned with fresh flowers today? He is truly a subject worth more study!
(2/4-2/25) Wednesdays at 10:15 am Romans did war like nobody else. Explore maniples, legions, the technology of warfare, the Roman Army camp, and major battles. When Athens was at its height, Rome was a still just a struggling village. Discover the tools and techniques it used to become master of the world.
"Keeping a 15 year old boy interested in schoolwork is often a challenge. Using warfare and weapons as a basis for teaching history works for us. The Lukeion's courses and workshops are filled with memorable visuals, great stories to help remember important parts and engaging activities to reinforce the material. Once into the subject, my son extrapolates with many questions which instills a desire to learn more, not to mention building his knowledge base. If I asked him if he wanted a course in Ancient Greek Warfare he would turn me down flat, but when Professor Barr asked if anyone was interested, my son could not type his affirmative answer fast enough. My son has enjoyed both Professor Barrs' teaching styles and will continue to take classes from them next year." Mother of one of our warfare students
(2/4-2/25) Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting a fast overview of the Roman world. Topics will span art, culture, history and society. This workshop is intended for those who are not ready to take the full semester of Roman history but have a desire to get an overview of all things Roman. Perfect complement to the Latin language courses and for those taking the National Latin exam.
(2/5-2/26) Thursdays at 10:15 am "That the Roman historians continue to engage the attention of scholars and critics is a proof of their unfailing vitality" (M. L. W. Laistner, Cornell U.) This workshop will serve as an introduction to the most important writers of history in the Roman world. Anybody who studies history will benefit from this workshop. In four weeks, we will "cover" Caesar, Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus as well as a general discussion on the nature of history writing in the ancient world. Reading passages provided by instructor
March 2009 (3/4-3/25) Wednesdays at 9 am Hollywood would have you think that Cleopatra wielded only one type of power but this workshop will explore how she was the most militarily powerful, intelligent and wealthy woman to rule in the ancient world. The Romans loved to hate her. Was she powerful and wise or shallow and evil? Her life with one of the top men in Rome, Antony, may reveal the answer. . . or maybe not! Find out more about the last Queen of Egypt.
(3/4-3/25) Wednesdays at 10:15 am We explore the day by day events in the final week before the crucifixion and look at the interplay between culture, religion, law, Roman and Jew. Find out how Jesus was clearly in charge every moment and knew exactly what he was doing. A fascinating study that will enrich your historical and spiritual understanding. Great tool for those in the ministry. I thought the class was very informative and stimulating for me. While taking notes my hand barely stopped writing for a split second. I learned things I had not known before and reviewed in greater detail things I already knew. Every week I looked forward to watching the class, and I have told many of my friends about my benefits from it. A truly wonderful class with God's hand on it. Adult learner in the Crucifixion Week workshop
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Myths Ever: Ovid's Metamorphoses (3/4-3/25) Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. The Roman poet Ovid was born on March 20, 43 BC--right at the moment that Octavian (soon to be Augustus) was beginning to re-create the way Rome was ruled. Augustus' unusually long and prosperous reign provided the peace required for a golden age in literature to develop. Ovid (mysteriously exiled at the height of his career) composed Metamorphoses ("Change") to explore the topic of "newness" in the context of epic mythological tales. Sometimes tragic, sometimes sweepingly grand and sometimes tongue-in-cheek funny, these are the tales that often appear in mythology as "THE" versions of choice. [note: this text is also covered in Mythology Beta] purchase: Metamorphoses, Martin
(3/5-3/26) Thursdays at 10:15 am Thanks to the brilliant use of technology, the ancient Romans lived a very comfortable life-style. This workshop will cover the most amazing achievements in art, architecture and engineering ever conceived by Roman minds. Learn how the modern world has been made possible by ancient ingenuity.
April 2009 (4/8-4/29) Wednesdays at 9 am Young Octavian was named "heir" of Julius Caesar's wealth, but would he inherit his power and prestige? Rome's most powerful politicians thought the young, sickly, serious young man was no threat--but they miscalculated! He would become Augustus Caesar, Rome's most powerful, successful, and longest-lived, best loved ruler. Find out how and why in this workshop. "The age of Augustus was a time filled with turmoil and chaos; and I was always very confused when reading history books about the period. This workshop was extremely helpful to me – after taking it, I understood the time period perfectly! The instructor did a wonderful job of explaining the ins and outs of the early Empire, and all of the battles and politics that related to the time. Thanks for teaching!" Norris E. (age 16)
(4/8-4/29) Wednesdays at 10:15 am Join us for 150 years of palace intrigue, conspiracy, and even matricide! If you thought it might be cool to rule your own empire, this might change your mind. With daggers, poisoned mushrooms, and hidden peril around every corner, the halls of Rome's imperial palaces were not for the faint of heart. Enjoy the mystery and learn 150 years of Roman history in the process. "This class was amazing! I have always loved reading Agatha Christie novels, and this class was just like on of those! The intrigues of the Roman empire are fascinating, and you explained things VERY well and made the class VERY enjoyable. Thanks for teaching!"
(4/8-4/29) Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. Like Ovid, Virgil's creativity and literary genius flourished under the rule of Augustus, one of his foremost patrons. The Aeneid is the story of Aeneas, a Trojan who, fleeing the ashes of his fallen city after the Greek's brought the city down, went on to experience great tragedy as well as great victory. The main hero of this story struggles with an ageless question: was I put on this earth to find a quiet spot of comfort or to serve a greater purpose than myself? Not only is this poetic epic "a good read" but it also provides great insight about how our common struggles remain unchanged through the millennia. [note: this text is also covered in Mythology Beta] purchase: Aeneid, Fagles: purchase
(4/9-4/30) Thursdays at 10:15 am This is one of our most popular workshops because our students get to see up-close how one leads life as an archaeologist. Methodology, special studies, cool finds... plus what does an archaeologist eat? Where does he live? How does one become an archaeologist? Class is very interactive with lots of Q&A time. Photos straight from the instructors excavations in Jordan, Greece and Turkey.
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