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Greek Immersion Camp: Summer 2023
For the first time, the Ancient Language Institute is moving from the internet to the physical world. Come join us in August 2023, for a 10-day Ancient Greek
Old English Workshop (12/7/22): The Runic Alphabet
Runic Alphabet Workshop Details: Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm PST (7:00pm – 9:00pm EST) Location: Online via Zoom Cost: $10 Prerequisites:
Latin Workshop (11/15/22): Pliny and Vesuvius
Interim ē Vesuviō monte plūribus locīs lātissimae flammae altaque incendia relūcēbant… Pliny the Younger Workshop Details: Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Latin Workshop (10/6/22): Cicero in Exile
“Sīc exīstimēs, mē vehementius tuā miseriā quam meā commovērī.” Cicero Workshop Details: Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT (8:00pm – 10:00pm
Latin Workshop (8/25/22): Seneca on Old Age
“Pueritiae maximus in exitu decor est.” Seneca Workshop Details: Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT (8:00pm – 10:00pm EDT) Location: Online
Ecclesiastical Latin Versus Classical Latin
Almost all resources for teaching and learning Latin focus on ‘Classical Latin’, a term typically referring to texts written between the first century BC and
Latin Workshop (8/18/22): Seneca on Old Age
This workshop is now full. But, due to popular demand, we have added a second meeting time for this workshop. The same workshop will also
Why the Grammar-Translation Method Does Not Work (And What Does)
I’d like you to picture a young student sitting in a classroom. The subject is Introductory Spanish. On the blackboard is written the name of
The Idea of a Classical School
There is no metaphysical common ground between modern school and classical education. They may share some material similarities, but in essence, they are antithetical, founded
The Specter of Humanism
Do definitions of “classical education” sound like the garbled message proudly announced by the player at the end of the line in a game of