Reading Cicero's De Senectute (Advanced)
Instructor:
Description:
This course will consist of close guided reading of one of Cicero's shorter philosophical works, Cato Maior De Senectute. Our goal will be to read as far as possible in the book, covering 5 to 10 capitula per session, attending closely to how much can be learned about the Latin language and Latin style from each sentence but with opportunities provided for discussion of the philosophical arguments advanced in the book. The course will be conducted entirely in Latin. Participants will not be expected to prepare in advance, as the instructor will provide vocabulary, grammatical, cultural, and historical support as needed. Provided below is a sample from the text of a single capitulum (the goal, as mentioned, is to read closely through 5-10 such capitula per session with support). In this passage from the introduction, Cicero is addressing his friend Atticus, to whom he has dedicated the book.
2. Hōc enim onere, quod mihi commūne tēcum est, aut iam urgentis aut certē adventantis senectūtis et tē et mē etiam ipsum levārī volō; etsī tē quidem id modicē ac sapienter, sīcut omnia, et ferre et lātūrum esse certō sciō. Sed mihi, cum dē senectūte vellem aliquid scrībere, tū occurrēbās dignus eō mūnere, quō uterque nostrum commūniter ūterētur. Mihi quidem ita iūcunda huius librī cōnfectiō fuit, ut nōn modo omnīs absterserit senectūtīs molestiās, sed effēcerit mollem etiam et iūcundam senectūtem. Numquam igitur satis dignē laudārī philosophia poterit, cui quī pāreat, omne tempus aetātis sine molestiā possit dēgere.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 12 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 300 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Description:
This course will consist of close guided reading of one of Cicero's shorter philosophical works, Cato Maior De Senectute. Our goal will be to read as far as possible in the book, covering 5 to 10 capitula per session, attending closely to how much can be learned about the Latin language and Latin style from each sentence but with opportunities provided for discussion of the philosophical arguments advanced in the book. The course will be conducted entirely in Latin. Participants will not be expected to prepare in advance, as the instructor will provide vocabulary, grammatical, cultural, and historical support as needed. Provided below is a sample from the text of a single capitulum (the goal, as mentioned, is to read closely through 5-10 such capitula per session with support). In this passage from the introduction, Cicero is addressing his friend Atticus, to whom he has dedicated the book.
2. Hōc enim onere, quod mihi commūne tēcum est, aut iam urgentis aut certē adventantis senectūtis et tē et mē etiam ipsum levārī volō; etsī tē quidem id modicē ac sapienter, sīcut omnia, et ferre et lātūrum esse certō sciō. Sed mihi, cum dē senectūte vellem aliquid scrībere, tū occurrēbās dignus eō mūnere, quō uterque nostrum commūniter ūterētur. Mihi quidem ita iūcunda huius librī cōnfectiō fuit, ut nōn modo omnīs absterserit senectūtīs molestiās, sed effēcerit mollem etiam et iūcundam senectūtem. Numquam igitur satis dignē laudārī philosophia poterit, cui quī pāreat, omne tempus aetātis sine molestiā possit dēgere.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 12 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 300 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Description:
This course will consist of close guided reading of one of Cicero's shorter philosophical works, Cato Maior De Senectute. Our goal will be to read as far as possible in the book, covering 5 to 10 capitula per session, attending closely to how much can be learned about the Latin language and Latin style from each sentence but with opportunities provided for discussion of the philosophical arguments advanced in the book. The course will be conducted entirely in Latin. Participants will not be expected to prepare in advance, as the instructor will provide vocabulary, grammatical, cultural, and historical support as needed. Provided below is a sample from the text of a single capitulum (the goal, as mentioned, is to read closely through 5-10 such capitula per session with support). In this passage from the introduction, Cicero is addressing his friend Atticus, to whom he has dedicated the book.
2. Hōc enim onere, quod mihi commūne tēcum est, aut iam urgentis aut certē adventantis senectūtis et tē et mē etiam ipsum levārī volō; etsī tē quidem id modicē ac sapienter, sīcut omnia, et ferre et lātūrum esse certō sciō. Sed mihi, cum dē senectūte vellem aliquid scrībere, tū occurrēbās dignus eō mūnere, quō uterque nostrum commūniter ūterētur. Mihi quidem ita iūcunda huius librī cōnfectiō fuit, ut nōn modo omnīs absterserit senectūtīs molestiās, sed effēcerit mollem etiam et iūcundam senectūtem. Numquam igitur satis dignē laudārī philosophia poterit, cui quī pāreat, omne tempus aetātis sine molestiā possit dēgere.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 6 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1.5-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 12 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 300 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case participants must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
Refund policy:
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit