2016-2017 Lukeion Project Device-Friendly Course Catalog
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We offer challenging 16-week semester courses for upper middle school through high school. 4-session workshops complement your curriculum for ages 10-adult. Attend from anywhere using high speed internet.
Founded by Classical archaeologists Regan & Amy Barr in 2005, The Lukeion Project specializes in world class Classical Latin & Greek, Classical Literature, Greek & Roman History, Mythology, Word Roots, Grammar and Classical Archaeology. The Lukeion interdisciplinary approach combines history, archaeology and Classical literature to bring the ancient world to life in vivid color. An emphasis on excellence, subject mastery and college preparation make our semester courses exceptional in a sea of online options.
We reach students around the globe with our interactive, live (synchronous), online classes using cutting-edge webinar technology (not recordings, chat rooms, or do-it-yourself distance learning). Our courses provide the best benefits of online convenience, live instruction and teacher interaction. High quality, professional graphics engage today’s visual generation while humor and a lively pace combine to provide a great educational environment for all types of learners. Mac, PC, and Linux users may all join us with any high speed internet connection. (We have varied success with tablets & smart phones).
Please note: Seats are reserved only when tuition is paid in full. Online class size is limited and classes fill quickly. Students need not register for the whole year at once, but should register as soon as they are certain about proper course placement. There is no registration fee for Lukeion courses. If you withdraw from any course at least 14 days prior to the first class of the semester, we will provide a 75% refund. After 14 days prior to the start of any class, no refund is possible.
Spring 2017 online classes meet week of January 17-May 2, 2017—all times are EASTERN, adjust for your time zone Course Time Description
Latin 1b Tuesdays, choose: 9 am-A. Barr 10:15 am-S. Fisher 11:30 am-A. Barr 4 PM-A. Barr [Prerequisite: Latin 1a or placement exam and approval] In the 2nd semester we cover chapters 10-19 in Wheelock's Latin, 7th ed. Topics include: Latin pronouns, the perfect system, third declension i-stems and adjectives, the passive voice of the present and perfect system. Students continue to expand their understanding of Latin verbs. $12 fee added for National Latin Exam offered in March.
Latin 2b Choose: Tue 1 PM-A. Barr Tue 2:15 PM-S. Fisher Wed 9 am-A. Barr [Prerequisite: Latin 2a or placement test and approval] In the 4th semester we cover chapters 30-40 in Wheelock's Latin, 7th ed. Students master the more subtle (and complex) grammatical constructions of the Latin language. Topics include the various uses of the subjunctive in clauses, volo, malo, nolo, fero, fio, eo; supines, gerunds, and gerundives. $12 fee added for National Latin Exam in March.
Latin 3b Choose: Wed 10:15-S. Fisher Wed 11:30-A. Barr Thu 4 PM-A. Barr [Prerequisite: Latin 3a or placement test and approval] We translate selections from the Vulgate, Caesar, Livy, Ovid, Horace, Catullus and more. Students translate 40-80 lines a week and present their work in class. Students continue to develop vocabulary, grammar, syntax; plus literary forms, terms and context covered in our weekly sessions. Microphone for 2-way audio required. $12 fee added for National Latin Exam in March.
AP Latin 4b Thu 1 PM-A. Barr [Prerequisite: Latin 4a or placement test and approval] Challenging College Board-approved course prepares students to take the AP Latin Exam offered in May (students must make local arrangements for this exam). In the Spring we complete AP syllabus selections from Caesar’s de Bello Gallico. $12 fee added for National Latin Exam in March.
Greek 1b Tuesdays Choose: 10:15 am-R. Barr 2:15 PM-R. Barr [Prerequisite: Greek 1a or placement test and approval] Mastery of Attic Greek will not only work wonders for a student’s vocabulary and English grammar, but will also permit students to read a wide selection of Greek: Classical, koine, & Biblical authors. Learning Greek will perfect study habits, develop self-organization skills, and round out education. This semester we cover chapters 9-16 of Athenaze Book 1. Expect weekly homework & quizzes. $12 fee added for National Greek Exam.
Greek 2b Wed 10:15 am -R. Barr [Prerequisite: Greek 2a or placement test and approval] This semester completes the students’ study of Greek grammar and includes a taste of reading undiluted Greek. Readings include passages from Thucydides, Herodotus (history), and Aristophanes (comedy). We cover chapters 24-30- of Athenaze Book 2. $12 fee added for National Greek Exam.
Greek 3b Wed 4 PM -R. Barr [Prerequisite: Greek 3a or placement test] We continue our survey of unaltered ancient Greek texts from a variety of ancient authors. This semester we read an Athenian court defense speech in its entirety, as well as selections from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, and an excerpt from Greek comedy. Students prepare a translation of 40-60 lines each week and present their translations in class plus discuss the grammar and syntax of each passage. Computer microphone required. $12 fee added for National Greek Exam in March.
Greek 4b Thu 11:30 am -R. Barr [Prerequisite: Greek 4a or placement test] Students continue to build translation skills by reading extended selections from Xenophon’s Anabasis. Students prepare a translation of 60-100 lines each week and present translations in class plus discuss the grammar and syntax of each passage. Students will take quizzes on vocabulary, grammar, syntax and comprehension of our weekly translations. Computer microphone required. $12 fee added for National Greek Exam in March.
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Barbarian Diagrammarian Visual Grammar for the Bold & Daring Thursdays Choose: 9 am 2:15 PM -R. Barr Recommended ages: 13-18+, perfect bridge from middle school to high school level courses Who’s afraid of a little grammar? We can show you how to put it in its place! Are you ready to split some infinitives or dangle some participles? This visual approach offers students the skills needed to start Latin, begin Greek, and claim ascendency over the English language. Master grammatical jargon, put nouns right where they belong, and get your hands on all the best weapons for defeating English grammar before it ever gets the better of you. Witty Wordsmith is a recommended companion course but not a prerequisite.
Muse Re- Loosed: Survey of Roman Literature Thu 11:30 am -S. Fisher Recommended ages: 14 -18+,Companion to Muse on the Loose We introduce the literature of the Romans from the earliest interpretations of Greek dramas through the writings of the Imperial Age. Through drama, poetry, history, philosophy, and satire students will follow the history and thought life of the Roman people through the eyes of its poets and statesmen. Authors include Plautus, Lucretius, Cicero, Catullus, Horace, Vergil, Ovid, Petronius, Livy, Josephus, and Tacitus in translation. Expect four writing assignments requiring creative application of topics covered. Excellent transitional course between essay writing and research papers.
Dudes & Deeds: Myth in Classical Lit. Beta Thu 10:15 am -A. Barr Recommended ages: 15-18+, Companion to Myth Alpha In Mythology Beta we focus on literature and tales about the ancient heroes Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, and Jason plus focus on Roman mythological literature with a reading of Vergil’s Aeneid and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Greek tragedies Oedipus Rex and Medea round out the semester. Expect exams, creative writing and a research paper.
Classical History: The Romans Wed 1 PM -A. Barr Recommended ages: 16 -18+ [Companion to Classical History: the Greeks] A highly visual approach to Roman history starts with Rome’s mythic beginnings and ends with Constantine. We will cover major historical figures, innovations and law through primary and secondary sources, art and archaeology. We also examine Roman contributions to the modern world in society, law, politics, art, and architecture. No textbook required, instructor supplies materials. Expect exams & research paper.
Advanced Research Writing Wed 2:15 PM -R. Barr Recommended ages: 16 -18+ [Best after students have had Muse series, Lukeion Myth, or History previously] The dreaded research paper assignment strikes fear in the heart of most, and many will spend several years floundering around at college before they begin to discover (through trial and error) what professors expect and what makes a good research paper. Before arriving on a college campus, students must develop the tools & techniques of scholarly research, and how to write a persuasive & authoritative research paper under a deadline. The ideal participant is in the final years of high school, has composition experience, meets deadlines, has good study skills, gives & takes constructive criticism maturely. Students must have access to a college or university library in his/her area.
The Classical Bard: Shakespeare’s Greeks & Romans Thu 2:15 -R. Baty Recommended ages: 16 -18+ [Best after students have had Muse series, Lukeion Myth, or History previously] The Bard of Avon loved Classical themes almost as much as we do. Get ready to visit some of his very best pieces in this one semester course. We will cover Shakespeare’s Roman plays (Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, & Coriolanus) plus A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in ancient Athens. Along the way we will examine how ancient writers influenced Shakesespeare’s ideas. Expect exams and writing projects. There will be group reading (of course) so a microphone is required.
Workshops during autumn and spring semester
Vase Painters & Story Tellers Wednesdays 2:15 PM ET Oct 5-26 If you've ever spent time in a good museum looking at Greek and Roman pots, you know that vase painters not only painted beautifully, but they also told stories with their art. Learn how the pots were created and then go on to hear the tales they had to tell! Get ready to see some beautiful art and be prepared to decode ancient pots with skill.
Meet the Greeks Available as recording only Sep 6-Dec 14 2016 The Greeks were one of the most influential cultures in the development of western civilization. Many inventions & innovations that we think of as "Roman" were actually discovered by the Greeks first. After Alexander, many parts of Greek culture were spread from India to Spain, from Egypt to Great Britain. You'll be surprised how much began among these creative people! Workshop includes art, culture, history & society. Perfect introduction for anyone studying the Greek language. Working on World History? This is much better than the few pages you’ll find in your textbook.
Meet the Romans Available as recording only Jan 31-May 9 2017 The Romans had a profound influence on western society in architecture, politics, art, city planning, legal matters, warfare and more. This workshop is a great introduction to the Romans or a fun refresher for those who just love the ancient world. Great for those studying Latin and cultural topics from the National Latin Exam. We include the founding myths, early history, Republican political institutions, transformation to empire, what Romans wore, their homes, engineering and more.
Fruitful Fields & Fabulous Feasts: Wednesdays 2:15 PM ET April 5-26 2017 From the simplest street foods of Pompeii to the elaborate delicacies of a Greek symposium, food fueled the poets and kept the centurions marching. Come explore the food of the ancient Greeks and Romans and the fields and farms that produced it. Learn the importance of agriculture to these ancient civilizations and pick up a few recipes too. Great workshop for those who enjoy cooking, gardening, ancient cultures as well.