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July 2, 2009

Latin, It’s Not Just for the Romans Anymore!

Most people would be surprised to know that more Latin literature was written by Europeans in the millennium after the fall of Rome (circa 476 AD) than during the preceding thousand years of Roman might! (I was!) A compelling case for The Importance of Post-Antique Latin, the Latin of Western Europe after the fall of Rome in 476 AD, is made on the Latin for the New Millennium site. (Click on "Why Post Antique Latin?" on the splash page.) According to this article, by learning the Latin language, students not only have an insight into the ancient world, but the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Enlightenment as well!

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Qui audet adipiscitur

Qui audet adipiscitur

S/he who dares wins (or s/he who wins dares)
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July 1, 2009

Meet the Author of Minimus Latin in Pittsburgh in July!



A WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
sponsored by
Excellence Through Classics: Elementary/Middle Levels -
THE AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE

in collaboration with local, state, national, and international organizations including the Pennsylvania Classical Association, The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Wayne State University, Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, and the Primary Latin Project

JULY 22 - JULY 24, 2009 - PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR THOSE
WHO WISH TO ATTEND!

Elementary and Middle School teachers will learn creative ways to bring the ancient past into the present through history, culture, language, art, food, fashion and technology. No previous background in Classics is required. Certificates of attendance will be issued and ACT 48 Credits provided for Pennsylvania Teachers.

WEDNESDAY - July 22, 2009 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM TOUR, TEA WITH LUNCH & CLASSICS TALK Following a tour, and tea with lunch, our Guest speaker Barbara Bell, Director of the Primary Latin Project in the UK and author of Minimus: Starting Out In Latin and Minimus Secundus will speak briefly about tea customs in the UK and will present a Classics talk in the Gilfillan Farmhouse at 1950 Washington Road, (Upper St. Clair) Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Built circa 1857 in the Greek Revival Gothic Architectural style, the Gilfillan Farmhouse is an historic landmark.

THURSDAY - July 23, 2009 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM THE MUSEUM AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESOURCE Includes multiple presenters in collaboration with the Carnegie Museum of Art at 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Highlights will include:

  • Minimus: Starting Out in Latin Training Session for Teachers by Barbara Bell
  • A Fashion Show of Ancient Costume by Norma Goldman, a scholar in ancient costuming and Pittsburgh native
  • Hands On Technology and Archaeology with Andrew Reinhard of Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, and
  • Art, Mythology, Ancient Coins by Zee Ann Poerio of Excellence Through Classics. (includes lunch in Museum Cafe.)

FRIDAY - July 24, 2009 9:00 - 2:00 PM CLASSICS WORKSHOP & BOOK FAIR

  • Book talks by Barbara Bell, Norma Goldman, and James R. Clifford, Jr.
  • Interactive technology presentations and classroom activities by Andrew Reinhard and Zee Ann Poerio
  • Ancient Roman Military Exhibit by George Metz (Gallio Velius Marsallas) of Legion XXIV at the Barnes & Noble at 301 South Hills Village Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (Includes boxed lunch.)

Participants will receive free resources, giveaways, lesson ideas, and be eligible for door prizes at each event. Please visit the ETC website for updates and complete list of speakers. Contact Zee Ann Poerio - zee.poerio@gmail.com - for more information or to request a registration form. Registration is $25.00 for each event.



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Latin, Why Bother?

Writer and blogger for the London Times Sarah Ebner ponders the usefulness of Latin and Greek studies and asks her readers if they see any point to studying the Classical languages.

There have been many comments in reply, mostly positive, including a great response from Cambridge Classics professor Mary Beard as well as a link to a past entry on her own Times blog A Don's Life.

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Quia natura mutari non potest idcirco verae amicitiae sempiternae sunt

Quia natura mutari non potest idcirco verae amicitiae sempiternae sunt

Since nature cannot change, true friendships are eternal. (Horace)
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