10 ANSWERS TO A PERENNIAL QUESTION  Drew Campbell’s elegantly written response to the often-asked question, “Why Latin?”

CLASSICALNYC Provides a comprehensive schedule of Classics-oriented events in the NYC area -- including lecture series, lists of theater and art events, job listings and more.

CLASSICS WEB Billed as a “one-stop information centre for anyone who wants to find out more about the Greek and Roman world and the study of its people and their culture.”  Sponsored by the Classical Association (UK), the Council of University Classics Departments (UK), the Joint Association of Classical Teachers (UK), the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies (UK) and the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies (UK).  Thinking about studying Greek, Latin and the Classics in the United Kingdom?  This is where to start exploring the options!  Find out the Who, What, Where and When!

 

DISCOVER CLASSICS Oxford (United Kingdom) University’s Classics Outreach program.  Geared toward promotion of the Classics in the United Kingdom.  News about talks, workshops, study days, networks, and more.

FRIENDS OF CLASSICS For anyone who is fascinated by the world of the ancient  Greeks and Romans.  Based in the UK, this site includes news and information about the society, including an events calendar.

JOE KNOWS LATIN An inspiring piece by the Joe Paterno (Penn State’s football coach) and what he learned from reading the Aeneid in the original Latin.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LATIN AND GREEK Sponsored by the principal Classics organizations in the United States, this site includes a vast collection of promotional materials and resources for Latin teachers.

NEW YORK CLASSICAL CLUB An organization based in NYC which “welcomes anyone interested in classical antiquity, including students, teachers at all levels, and members of the community.”  Sponsors conferences, lectures, scholarships, contests and competitions, including sight translation and oral reading.

PLEA FOR TEACHING GREEK An article from the Parents Review January, 1915 Vol. 26 no. 1, p. 6-14, a journal edited by Charlotte Mason.  From the Ambleside Online website.

SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE GREEK HERITAGE A US-based organization which promotes awareness and apprecation for ancient and modern Greek culture and philosophy as well as encouraging protection of cultural and natural treasures.  Sponsors publications, activities and cultural events.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HELLENIC STUDIES For those interested in the study of Greece in the Ancient, Byzantine and Modern period.  The society has 2 annual publications, a library, sponsors summer schools, educational projects and lectures.  Open to international membership with student memberships available to part-time and full-time students worldwide.  Language teachers will be especially interested in the Support for Schools section of the website which includes a downloadable Junior Greek course and links.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION of ROMAN STUDIES For those interested in the study of Rome and the Roman Empire, particularly the history, archaeology, literature and art of the Romans up through 700 A.D.  The society has 2 annual publications, a library, sponsors summer schools, archaeological digs and lectures.  Open to international membership with student memberships available to part-time and full-time students worldwide.

SOME LEADING BENEFITS OF LATIN AND CLASSICAL STUDIES Pragmatic, personal, social and cultural reasons for the study of the Ancient languages.

WHY LEARN GREEK AND LATIN? An 1899 article from the Parents Review VOL. X., 1899 p. 104, a journal edited by Charlotte Mason.  From the Ambleside Online website.