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| 2008 Summer Schedule: Summer classes at the Lukeion Project are like camp… without the poison ivy. This summer you can sign up for workshops that meet at the same time each day for four consecutive days (College Research Writing Seminar is 6 sessions). Summer Workshops appeal to a broad audience and are generally suitable for interested 10-year olds through adult (naturally, younger gifted students are welcome). Work load is entirely student driven with optional review games and a optional quiz at the end. Plenty of extra material is provided in the workshop web page for broadened exploration of the subject. Literature classes have daily reading assignments. Where is Pre-Latin Grammar and Pre-Greek Grammar? We are pretty excited about what we will be doing for these marvelous preparatory tools but we aren't ready to let the cat out of the bag quite yet. Please add yourself to your e-newsletter list for the latest information on these courses which will be available soon. Search by topic: College Research Writing Seminar
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I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how wonderfully handy the workshop syllabi are. I print one for every workshop to put in our home school notebook. It's a great reference on the information covered. I'm sure they are a lot of work to set up and maintain, but these touches add so much and are very useful. (semester classes & class web sites are also OUTSTANDING). Truth is, I print out several and also send a copy to my hubby in Iraq.. it helps him stay involved.. BTW- He loves to show them to the other guys and tell them about what wonderful educational opportunities home schoolers have.. They ARE impressed! (smiles... Go Lukeion!)" Rita R. Parent of self-avowed Lukeion Addict College Research Writing Seminar: classes meet 2:15 pm, Tuesday and Thursday for a total of 6 sessions: May 27, 29, June 10, 12, 24, 26 This is a seminar intended for late high school students or college students who are ready to take their research writing up to the college level. Go through all the essential steps to define a thesis, develop an excellent bibliography, write a top-notch college level research/thesis paper, and then evaluate the work objectively. Students must be able to visit a university library on their own time twice to complete the various research and writing assignments. Here are just a few of the topics that we will be covering:
Tuition is $149 per student, includes all materials for 6 session seminar. Computer headset with microphone recommended to facilitate 2-way class discussions. 2:15 PM ET May 27, 29, June 10, 12, 24, 26. Regan Barr, instructor NOTE: special registration required for this course. Click here to register or learn more.
May 27-30 classes meet 4 days in a row
--When men fought wars hand-to-hand and eye-to-eye, the Greeks and Romans sometimes got creative to scare the enemy and insure victory. Flying men, amazing ambushes, miles of walls and bridges appearing almost over night--these were the original shock and awe campaigns. Great workshop for any battle history buff. 10:15 am ET. Regan Barr, instructor
The Archaeology of Destroyed Cities —Ancient mega-disasters provide archaeologists a perfect snap shot of what life was like at the moment of doom for several ancient cities. This class will cover the most fascinating examples of mass destruction and its effect on a large city. Pompeii, Herculaneum, Thera and more. 11:30 am ET. Amy Barr, instructor
June 10-13 classes meet 4 days in a row
--The ancient Romans took extravagance to outrageous heights. Everything from streams custom built for sailing dinner to guests, soup made from the tongues of a thousand larks, or even a dining room built in a sea cave so guests could have their own private island during dessert. Sometimes beautiful, often over the top, this workshop will explore the homes and lives of the rich and famous during the Empire. Mr. Barr will be sharing his newest photos from his recent trip to Italy! 9 am ET. Instructor: Regan Barr
Troy: Horses, Heroes and History —You have heard of the Trojan horse and are wary of Greeks bearing gifts - but did you know that Troy really was a well fortified flourishing city in the Bronze Age? It was so important that many modern nations ) still claim it in their heritage (you will be surprised which ones do. Check out the myth and the reality of this actively excavated 5000-year-old city. 10:15 am ET Amy Barr, instructor
Worst Case Scenarios: Greek Tragedy —Aeschylus, Euripides and Sophocles wrote dramas that explored extreme moments of human angst. If you enjoy a good suspense thriller, these myth-based stories will thoroughly delight you. Explore the origins and stagecraft of Athenian drama, and read representative works by its three greatest tragic playwrights. 11:30 am ET. Regan Barr, instructor
--In the late 1800s and early 1900s, archaeologists were discovering ancient civilizations at an amazing rate. Sometimes they would find a whole library written in a language nobody recognized. Imagine being the first person to translate that language! In this workshop we will survey the languages of Egypt, the Ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. How did people solve the riddle of creating written language?! You will be surprised and amazed at the variety. And, just for fun, you will get the fonts of a number of those writing systems to tinker with on your computer at home. 1 pm ET. Amy Barr, instructor
June 24-27 classes meet 4 days in a row
Herculean Efforts: The Origins of the Ancient Olympics --Most people understand that the Olympics have something to do with the ancient Greeks...but how did it all begin? We will take you on a virtual trip to Olympia and explore the origins of this sporting event that has been bringing the world together since 776 BC. This workshop combines sports, art, archaeology and much more. 9 am ET. Regan Barr, instructor
Greatest Myths Ever Told: Ovid’s Metamorphoses—If you love mythology, but have never read the Metamorphoses you are truly missing a treat! Centaurs, Cyclops and sea nymphs: the ancient Roman author Ovid takes us from laughably over-the-top to painfully tragic. This work is normally only covered in our semester course on mythology (beta) in the spring. 10:15 am ET. Amy Barr, instructor
—Perfect complement to any study of the ancient world for those who enjoy the history of bitter battle. Weapons, tactics, great generals. Get ready to soak it all up! 11:30 am ET Regan Barr, instructor
Behind the Curtain of Ancient Mystery Religions—Have you ever heard the dull theories that Christianity is "just like" all the ancient religions of the first century but weren't sure how to respond? This workshop will cover the basics behind the major non-Judeo-Christian religions in the ancient Greek and Roman world: Mithraism, Magna Mater, Isis and Osiris, and Gnosticism. You may be surprised at just how very DIFFERENT and weird all of these cults are...and you will wonder why anybody would have believed them! 1 pm ET. Amy Barr, instructor
"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 My sons have taken many Lukeion workshops, and we have never been disappointed- the class on Destroyed Cities was no exception! The content of Destroyed Cities is thorough, and Amy was a wonderful instructor- easy to listen to, and very engaging. After classes, my sons discussed what they had learned with the rest of the family. Amy's infectious enthusiasm filtered from my boys to their siblings, and suddenly we had a real homeschool moment...you know, the one where a small idea becomes a larger one. Suddenly, volcanic activity was the topic of the week, and my younger children were building volcanoes with the garden hose in our sandbox. Although Lukeion classes are for my teens, the great educational info from class has an impact on all in our family. Lukeion is a blessing to all of us!!! --S.E.
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