Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Classics day

Based on the success of previous years, City Lit, the British Museum and UCL bring you another exciting day of talks, discussions and gallery visits on themes relating to Ancient Greece and Rome. Anyone with a love of the classics is welcome. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required!

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Key course information

Date
01/03/14

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £53
Senior fee: £42
Concession: £27

Venue
OS - Off Site

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Course code
LVW61

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course, which is held in partnership with the British Museum and UCL, aims to broaden your knowledge of classical themes.

Registration will start at 10.00 am and the first talk will begin at 10.30.

What topics will we cover?

The Universal Appeal of Roman Inscriptions in Stone
Letter-writing in the Roman world
Where did the Roman alphabet come from?
Greek inscriptions from Ancient Egypt: from Alexandria to Abu Simbel.
Grand inscriptions to graffiti in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Have some knowledge and understanding of the subjects discussed.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Anyone with a love of the Classics is welcome to join this day. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required!

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Talks and discussions, with handouts provided.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Materials will be supplied by the tutors. Coffee and tea provided during the breaks.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 254 of the 12/13 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Advice on further reading will be given on the day.You will find a full list of Latin and Classical Greek courses in our programme guide and on line at www.citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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