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"
Would you like to take part in a two-week summer camp in all things classical on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos? Running from June 29th to July 13th 2014, this course is being organised by Andrea Portante for selected students of licei classici in Italy (high schools with a certain focus on Classics and … Continue reading "Classical Schools Conference on Lesbos"
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"
The Department of Classics at the University of Reading is delighted to offer again its successful Postgraduate Summer School in Latin. Learn in an intensive but supportive atmosphere on a beautiful campus. You may enrol at beginners or intermediate level. Please see http://www.reading.ac.uk/international-summer-school/ISS-home.aspx for further details and online application form. Thank you very much! Best wishes, … Continue reading "Postgraduate Summer School in Latin at the University of Reading"
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"
St John’s College, University of Durham, 19th – 26th July 2014 This summer school is for all ages over 16, from sixth form students to lifelong learners. With accommodation in an extremely attractive college very close to the cathedral, we enjoy working hard in a delightful environment. Courses will be offered in both languages at … Continue reading "JACT Greek and Latin Summer School, University of Durham"
Wells Cathedral School Monday July 21st – Saturday August 2nd 2014 For all information on the 2014 program, including booking, go here.
