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In Apparatione Academiae

6/17/2016

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​Salvete Omnes!
It is hard to believe that academy begins in just a little over a week.  As you are packing and preparing, please keep a few things in mind:
  • Use the checklists in the sidebar
  • You will need business casual clothing for classes and guest speakers (no gym clothes)
  • The rooms we use on campus can be very cool- bring sweaters and hoodies
  • You may bring e-readers and music devices, as long as they do not have internet capability- email me to check if you are unsure
  • Bring a watch- Early is on-time. On-time is late.  Late is unacceptable.  
  • Bring an alarm clock- Early is on-time. On-time is late.  Late is unacceptable.  
  • Bring your musical instrument if it is portable and sheet music
  • Bring your camera since you won't have your phone (and batteries and memory cards)
  • Bring stationary and stamps to write home
  • Bring art supplies
  • There is nothing but furniture in the dorm rooms- no shower curtains, no trashcans, no lamps, etc.

Okay, now that stuff is out of the way, I want to talk to you about Roman Garb.  We will have several immersion activities that require you to wear Roman Garb.  There are many simple patterns and ideas in the sidebar.  Please put some effort into making your garb as authentic as possible.  This does not mean to spend a lot of money or hire a seamstress.  I have made several of these patterns with little to no sewing ability (really none at all- you can ask anyone in my family).  But please do keep in mind that we are attempting to explore Roman daily life and not hosting fraternity parties (don't with the floral sheet- just don't).  :)
I'm so excited to meet you all and to get GLA MMXVI underway!  I hope you are as well!
-Princeps
P.S. Early is on-time. On-time is late.  Late is unacceptable.  


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    This blog will document the MMXVI session of the Virginia Governor's Latin Academy. After elections are held, the aediles will be responsible for its upkeep.


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    GLA Checklists
    Download these and use them to help with packing:
    GLA Clothing Checklist
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    Suggested Texts-
    NOT REQUIRED
    ​Again, these are not required and I would only get one from each category, if any.
    Latin Lexicons
    a.  Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency
    b.  Cassell's Concise Latin-English, English-Latin Dictionary
    c.  
    Collins Latin Concise Dictionary
    Greek Texts/Lexicons
    a.  Homeric Greek: A Book for Beginners
    b.  Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon Abridged
    c.  
    Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary
    Translation Texts
    a.  Iliad
    ​
    b. Thyestes

    Daily Life Books
    a.  Everyday Life in Ancient Rome
    b.  Peoples of the Roman World
    c.  A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome
    d.  
    Daily Life in the Roman City

    Vestes Romanae
    You will need Roman clothing for several of our activities. You might not always have much time between these events, so you might want to bring more than one outfit.
    ​
    Patterns
    An Overview I & II
    Roman Dress
    Simple Tunica, Stola, and Palla Patterns
    Legio XX's Civilian Clothing
    Another Simple Dress Pattern
    Greek Patterns
    Simple Tunic and Toga Patterns
    Peplos Pattern
    Legio XX's Military Clothing
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