Events

Preparing for AS/A Level qualifications in Classics, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History? This study afternoon is for students and teachers and will feature talks covering a number of the topics included in the current curriculum (see below). Date: Monday 23 June Time: 1.45-4.30pm Place: UCL Academy There is no charge for attendance: for more information … Continue reading "Get Ahead for A2: Classics, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History"

Bologna University Greek and Latin Summer School (23rd June – 11th July 2014) The Department of Classics and Italian studies (http://www.ficlit.unibo.it) of University of Bologna offers an intensive three week Greek and Latin SummerSchool. The school offers courses in Latin (beginners and intermediate) and in Greek (beginners) and the possibility of combining two courses (Latin & Greek) at a special rate. The courses will … Continue reading "Bologna University Greek and Latin Summer School (23rd June – 11th July 2014)"

The day will begin at 10.00am with a session on Ovid Metamorphoses 3 given by Dr Matthew Robinson and Dr Joy Littlewood, with a break for coffee in the middle. After lunch at 12.30, we will recommence at 13.15 with a session on Cicero's De Imperio, given by Dr Jonathan Prag and Dr Andrew Sillett. … Continue reading "Study Day for Teachers on AS Latin Set Texts: 24th June 2014"

Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood is hosting a conference for Classics teachers, based around the new AS texts, on Friday 27 June. The speakers will be: Dr Jonathan Prag (Fellow of Merton College, Oxford) on Cicero's de Imperio Prof. Alison Sharrock (Professor of Latin, Manchester) on Ovid's Metamorphoses 3 Prof. Chris Carey (Professor of Greek, UCL) on Lysias … Continue reading "Conference on AS Greek and Latin texts for teachers"

The comedy of Aristophanes – a weekend course from 27–29 June The Greeks invented comedy as well as tragedy, and we hope, in a rambunctious, joke-packed weekend, to demonstrate how, in the 5th century BC, Aristophanes created the hilarious template for the European comic theatre. Students will bring to life splendid scenes from his Wasps, … Continue reading "The Comedy of Aristophanes"

We are delighted that on 3rd and 4th July the East Oxford Community Classics Centre will be holding a double-bill of Ancient Athens themed events and workshops, which will include shows by Re-enactment specialists Comitatus! We are hosting the following community events on the afternoon and evening of 4th July: 3.30 - 4.30pm - Ancient … Continue reading "Ancient Athens Days – Community Re-enactment show, workshop and evening talk, 4th July at EOCCC"

Sanskrit @ St James A day’s introduction to Sanskrit   At the Nehru Centre, 8 South Audley Street, London W1K 1HF Wednesday 9th July 2014: from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm Professional guidance from experienced Sanskrit teachers, including an introduction to a complete set of Sanskrit textbooks and to the techniques for using them. Suitable … Continue reading "A day’s introduction to Sanskrit"

Repton School, Derbyshire July 12th -17th 2014 WHY COME? If you are aged 16 to 19, are really interested in the ancient world and would like to explore the subject further, this Summer School is definitely for you! Whether your strengths lie in art, drama, literature, language or history, coming to the summer school is … Continue reading "JACT Classical Civilisation & Ancient History Summer School"