Peggy Chambers

 

Biography	Education and Professional Experience	Honors and Awards
Academic Responsibilities	Workshops/Videos	Creative Activity
Course Development	Professional /University Service	Memberships

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Biography

Peggy Chambers received her undergraduate degree in Letters and her graduate degree in Latin from the University of Oklahoma where she has been teaching in the Classics Department since 1979.  She teaches the Honors Intensive Latin course every semester in addition to a regular course in Advanced Latin or Greek and Roman Civilization.  She also is the Advisor for Letters majors and is the recipient of six university awards for outstanding teaching and advising.  She organized/led summer study abroad courses to various parts of the Roman Empire from 1981 through 1997 and is a member of the International Programs Study Abroad Board.  She is the author of the Latin Alive and Well series of Latin textbooks, and is currently working on the fourth text in that series.  A $1000.00 scholarship has been set up in her name by a Letters alumnus whose three children participated in her classes.

Education and Professional Experience:

• 1980 Master of Arts in Latin. University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
• 1977 Bachelor of Arts in Letters. University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.

• 1989- Instructor. College of Liberal Studies, University of Oklahoma
• 1980- Instructor/Academic Advisor. Department of Classics and Letters, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oklahoma.
• 1979-80 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Department of Classics, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.

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Honors and Awards

• 2005 College of Arts and Sciences Development Grant
• 2004 Presidential International Travel Fellowship Award
• 2003 College of Arts and Sciences Development Grant
• 1999 Presidential International Travel Fellowship Award
• 1999 Outstanding Faculty Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences
• 1997 Presidential International Travel Fellowship Award
• 1991 Provost's Award for Outstanding Advising
• 1988 Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty Member
• 1986 UOSA Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Oklahoma.
• 1984 AMOCO Award for Outstanding Teaching, University of Oklahoma.
• 1980 Baldwin Award for Outstanding Teaching, University of Oklahoma.

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Academic Responsibilities:

• Academic Advisor for Letters Program and Classics Majors
• Director of Beginning Latin Courses
• Honors Liaison for Classics/Letters
• Department Scholarship Coordinator
• Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Latin Courses and Directed Readings
• Classical Culture Courses and Directed Readings
• Honors Readings and Research in Latin
• Honors Readings and Research in Classical Culture
• Internet Guided Independent Study in the Humanities, College of Liberal Studies
• Humanities Directed Readings, College of Liberal Studies: BLS and MLS
• Latin 1115 Independent Study, OCCE
• Latin 1215 Independent Study, OCCE

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Publications

• 2007 Latin Alive and Well, An Introductory Text, An Introductory Text, 1st Edition ISBN: 0-9628450-0-0 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• 2004 Latin Alive and Well, An Introductory Text, An Introductory Text, 9th Edition. ISBN: 0-9628450-0-0 Publisher: Chambers

• 2003 The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius, An Intermediate Reader/Grammar Review, 6TH Edition. ISBN: 0-9628450-3-5 Publisher: Chambers.
• 2003 The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius, Teacher Key. 6TH Edition. ISBN: 0-9628450-4-3 Publisher: Chambers.
• 2002 Latin Alive and Well, An Introductory Text, 8th Edition. ISBN: 0-9628450-0-0 Publisher: Chambers
• 2000 Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder, An Intermediate Latin Reader/Grammar Review ISBN: 0-9628450-7-8 Publisher: Chambers
• 2000 Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder, Teacher Key ISBN: 0-9628450-7-9 Publisher: Chambers
• 2000 Pliny the Younger's Character as Revealed through his Letters, An Intermediate/ Latin Reader/Grammar Review, 4th Edition. ISBN: 0-9628450-5-1 Publisher: Chambers.
• 2000 Pliny the Younger's Character as Revealed through his Letters, Teacher Key ISBN: 0-9628450-6-X Publisher: Chambers.

Articles:

• 1986 "So You Want to Take a Study Group Abroad," The OFLTA Bulletin, vol. 19, no. 3.  Spring.
• 1986 "The Value of a Classical Liberal Arts Education," The OFLTA Bulletin, vol. 19, no. 3. Spring.
• 1985 "Good Progress,"The Oklahoma Observer, vol. 17, no. 22, p.14. December.
• 1985 "The Value of a Classical Liberal Arts Education,"The Oklahoma Observer, vol. 17, no. 20, p. 8. November.
• 1984 "The Value of the Study of Latin," Classical Outlook, vol. 62, no. 2. December 84-January 85.
• 1984 "The Value of the Study of Latin," The OFLTA Bulletin, vol. 17, no. 3. April.

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Workshops and Video Productions

• 2000 The Ancient Economy and Numismatic Ideology, Cumae, Italy, May 25-28
• 1999 Combined Caesare Expeditions at Caesarea Maritima, Archaeological Dig in Caesarea, Israel May 27-June 10
• 1993 "Teaching Techniques for Successful and Rewarding Teaching of Beginning Latin at the College Level". American Classical League, Annual Meeting, Boulder, Colorado, June 23-26.
• 1991 Panel Member, invited. Panel: "Program on Current Latin Textbooks." Annual Meeting of the Ohio Classical Association. October.
• 1985 "Pedogogical Possibilities of Personalized Video Tapes". Classical Association of the Middle West & South, 82 Annual Meeting, Tampa, Fl, April 17-19.

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Creative Activity

• 2001 Latin 1115 Independent Study Workbook, OCCE
• 2001 Latin 1215 Independent Study Workbook, OCCE
• 1986 "Pompeii and Herculaneum: Entombed Cities". A video-program for educational television and classroom use.
• 1986 "Capri: Imperial Paradise". A video-program for educational television and classroom use.
• 1985 "Hellas, Birthplace of Western Civilization". A video-program for educational television and classroom use.

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Course Development

• 2005 ClC 3183 Hellas, The Civilization of Ancient Greece, online course
• 2004 Ltrs 3023 Classical Italy and Umbria, an internet course.
• 2003 Honors Art and Archaeology, Brasenose College, Oxford, England. July 7-24.
• 1999- Internet Guided Independent Study in the Humanities, College of Liberal Studies
• 1997 Classical Elements in Modern Italy. Taught in Maiore, Italy. May 18-31.
• 1994 Latin 1315 "Intensive Latin", an accelerated course designed to move the exceptional student with a language background through the basic elements of Latin in one semester.
• 1994 Latin 1215 in 16 lessons, OCCE Department of Independent Study
• 1993 Beginning Latin I, College of Liberal Studies
• 1993 Beginning Latin II, College of Liberal Studies
• 1993 Latin 1115 in 20 lessons, OCCE Department of Independent Study
• 1992 Lat 2113 "The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius." An Intermediate Latin four week Reading Course
• 1990 Freshman Orientation "Gateway" Course.
• 1989 Freshman Orientation "Gateway" Course.
• 1986 CL C 3510 "Roman Britain". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of London, Bath, Cirencester, Chester, Hexham, York, Lincoln and Oxford, focusing on the importance of these sites in Roman literature, civilization and mythology.
• 1985 CL C 3510 "Rome and Northern Italy with the Classics". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of Florence, Rome, Capri, Assis and Venice, focusing on the importance of these sites in Roman literature, civilization and mythology.
• 1985 CL C 3510 "In Greece and Her Isles with the Classics". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of mainland Greece, Crete, Rhodes and Santorini.
• 1985 CL C 3970 "Roma". An Honors course surveying Roman civilization and history through literature, artifacts, on-site slides.
• 1985 CL C 3230 "Greek and Roman Civilization". A survey of Greek and Roman civilization through ancient literature, mythology, and historical novels.
• 1983 LAT 2113 "Caesar and Cicero". A comparative study of the character, grammatical style, and historical importance of two pivotal personalities in Western Civilization.
• 1983 CL C 3970 "Hellas". An Honors course surveying through literature, artifacts, slides and research papers the events, persons and issues that have influenced and still influence Western Civilization.
• 1983 CL C 3230 "In Greece with the Classics". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of mainland Greece as well as the islands of Mykonos, Delos, Santorini and Crete.
• 1982 CL C 2113 "The Glory and the Grandeur". A survey of Greek and Roman civilization through ancient literature, mythology, and historical novels. Supplemented with on-site slides and participation in modern remnants of ancient theater and dancing.
• 1982 CL C 3230 "In Italy with the Classics". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of Rome, Ostia, Capri, and Paestum in Italy and the Greek cities of Segesta and Agrigento in Sicily, focusing on the importance of these sites in Greco-Roman literature, civilization and mythology.
• 1981 CL C 3230 "In Greece with the Classics". A study tour of the major classical archaeological sites of ancient Greece focusing on their importance in Greek literature, civilization and mythology.

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Professional Service

• 2003 University liaison for establishment of an Italian Language Study Program in Perugia, Italy
• 1994-7 University liaison for establishment of Study Abroad Exchange Program in Italy at University of Salerno, Summer
• 1992 Coordinator for study tour to Central and Northern Italy.
• 1991 Coordinator for study tour to Greece and the Greek Isles.
• 1990 Discussion leader for the Oklahoma Centennial Leadership Symposium
• 1989 Coordinator for study tour to Italy. Summer
• 1988 Speaker for OFLTA Workshop for Latin Teachers.
• 1988 Co-ordinator for study tour to Greece. Summer
• 1986 Presentation: "Paideia, the Classical Idea of Education". Lecturer, National Merit Day, University of Oklahoma, October 17.
• 1986 Presentation: "Paideia, An Ongoing Process". The Last Lecture Series, University of Oklahoma, October 14.
• 1986 Presentation: "Paideia the Classical Idea of Education". Lecturer, National Merit Day, University of Oklahoma, October 18.
• 1986 Presentation: "Improving Your Lecture Presentations". Teaching Assistant Orientation Program, University of Oklahoma, August 21.
• 1986 Faculty Discussion Group on "Improving Teaching Techniques", Instructional Services, University of Oklahoma, March 15.
• 1986 Lecture/slide program on Latin and Classical Culture. Enrichment Program, West-Mid High School, Norman, Oklahoma, March 3-4.
• 1985 Coordinator for Study Tour to Roman Britain. Summer
• 1984 SLES Program speaker for Letters Program. Fall.
• 1984 Coordinator for Study Tour to Italy. Summer
• 1983 Lecture/slide program. George Lynn Cross Academy, Norman, Oklahoma. Fall.
• 1983 Teaching Enrichment Workshop. Norman Public School Teachers, Norman, Oklahoma. Fall.
• 1983 Teaching Enrichment Workshop. Oklahoma City Public School Teachers, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fall.
• 1983 Lecture/slide program. PEO Service Organization. Spring.
• 1983 Lecture/slide program. Cleveland County Medical Auxiliary. Spring.
• 1983 Lecture/slide program. University Women, Norman, Oklahoma. Spring.
• 1983 Lecture/slide program. George Lynn Cross Academy, Norman, OK. Spring.
• 1983 Coordinator for Study Tour to Greece. Summer
• 1982 Greek and Roman Civilization Course. Gifted and Talented Program, Whittier Middle School, Norman, Oklahoma. 6 weeks. Fall.
• 1982 Lecture/slide program. West Mid-High School, Norman, Oklahoma. Spring.
• 1981 Lecture/slide program on Greek and Roman Civilization. Enrichment Program, Whittier Middle School, Norman, Oklahoma. Fall.
• 1980 Lecture/slide program on Greek and Roman Civilization. Enrichment Program,Whittier Middle School, Norman, Oklahoma. Fall.

University Service

• 2004- Member, Big Man Big Woman on Campus Selection Committee
• 2004 Member, Regent's Award for Outstanding Juniors Selection Committee
• 2003 Member, Regent's Award for Outstanding Juniors Selection Committee
• 2002 Member, Big Man Big Woman on Campus Selection Committee
• 2001 Member, Big Man Big Woman on Campus Selection Committee
• 2000- Member, Presidential International Travel Selection Committee
• 1998- Member, International Relations Advisory Committee
• 1998- Member, Affiliate Faculty, International Programs Center
• 1998-00 Member, Rita Lottinville Prize Selection Committee
• 1996- Member, Budget Council
• 1996- Member, OSLEP Advisory Committee
• 1996 Member, Ewing Public Service Fellowship Selection Committee
• 1995 Member, Friends of the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Interview Committee
• 1995- Member, University College Faculty Advisory Committee
• 1993-6 Chair, Study Abroad Committee on Exchanges with Italian Universities
• 1993-6 Sponsor, Study Abroad Student Association
• 1993-4 Member, College of Liberal Studies Scholarship Committee
• 1993 Seminar Leader, BLS Introductory Seminar, Summer.
• 1992 Seminar Leader, BLS Introductory Seminar, Summer.
• 1991-92 Member, Study Abroad Review Committee
• 1991-92 Member of University Selection Committee for Outstanding Senior
• 1991-92 Member, Dean's Committee for Review of General Education Courses
• 1991 Seminar Leader, BLS Introductory Seminar. Summer
• 1990-91 Member, Study Abroad Review Committee
• 1990 Member, Undergraduate Advising Task Force
• 1990 Seminar Leader, BLS Introductory Seminar, June 1990
• 1988 Member, Provost's Committee for Development of a Freshman Gateway Courses
• 1987 Member, Classics Department Self-Study Committee
• 1986-87 Coordinator of Classics Department Symposia Series
• 1985-86 Member, Arts & Sciences Academic Appeals Board
• 1984- Member, Pre-Med Interview Committee
• 1984-86 Member, Lottinville Prize for Freshmen Selection Committee
• 1983-86 Member, Scholarship Review Committee
• 1983-86 Classics Department Representative for Honors Recruitment
• 1979-86 Co-Sponsor, Classics Society.

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Professional Memberships

• American Academy at Rome
• Classical Association of the Middle West and South
• American Classical League
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

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