Rome: from city to empire – a weekend course from 2–4 May This course will introduce you to ancient Rome from its origins to the early 4th century AD. You will be able to explore how Rome evolved from an urban metropolis to an imperial capital and discover how the key public buildings in Rome, … Continue reading "Rome: From City to Empire"
Reading Classical Greek – a weekend course from 16–18 May This series of weekend courses is for those who want to learn Classical Greek. The Beginners’ levels are based on Reading Greek (CUP) (i) Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises (ii) Text. Over a series of weekend courses, students are introduced to the basic elements of grammar … Continue reading "Reading Classical Greek"
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 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"
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"
Classics CPD, durham, July 2014 At the ARLT SumMer school INSET for practising teachers, run by practising teachers A wide choice of options, covering all key stages, offering resources and advice Talks from leading academics Visit sites or museums Socialising with other classicists and teachers This year’s Summer School will be held at St John’s … Continue reading "ARLT Summer School for Teachers of Latin"
Bryanston School, Dorset, 27th July to 9th August 2014 Application material is available from early December 2013 and can be obtained by sending a Stamped Self-Addressed envelope (C5 = half A4 size) to Mrs EM Warren, Claremont House, 5 Merlin Haven, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BA. Overseas students should telephone +44 (0)1453 842290 or email the JACT … Continue reading "JACT Greek Summer School at Bryanston 2014"
Latin Summer School for beginners and post-beginners Dates: Week 1—Monday 28 July-Friday 1 Aug Week 2—Monday 4 Aug-Friday 8 Aug Time: 10.00am-4.00pm Cost: £120/week (plus students will be asked to purchase a textbook) Venue: St Albans Cathedral Study Centre Tutor: Dr Clare Coombe Over two weeks, students will be taken through the fundamentals of Latin … Continue reading "St Albans Cathedral Latin Summer School"