Classical Literature Online Courses
From Homer to Troy, explore classic literature and modern literature and culture depicting the classical age on our literature courses at City Lit.
Many of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
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The grammar of ancient languages
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineBecome familiar with some grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your knowledge of English and the learning of other languages.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
A taste of Ancient Greek literature
Course Date: Sat 27 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of the works by authors such as the poets Homer, Sappho and the historian Herodotus. No knowledge of Greek required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
A taste of Latin literature
Course Date: Sat 27 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of the works by authors such as Virgil, Ovid and Cicero. No knowledge of Latin required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Grammar for ancient languages: an introduction
Course Date: Tue 13 Apr 2021
Location on this date: OnlineSuitable for complete beginners of ancient languages. Become familiar with the key grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your learning. Highly recommended if you are starting to learn an ancient or classical language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00Concession: £18.00 -
The Coming of the Sea Peoples: The Trojan War in the context of Mycenaean Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Late Bronze Age
Course Date: Thu 22 Apr 2021
Location on this date: OnlineThe Late Bronze Age is a story of collapse, from New Kingdom Egyptian to Hittite Anatolia, from the Assyrian Empire to Babylonian turmoil. Mycenaean Greece is a part of this and the Coming of the Sea Peoples is a terror that echoes through the pages of history. Come learn about how the world as we knew it, ended!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £103.00 -
Love and erotic poetry from the Greek, Roman and Sanskrit traditions
Course Date: Wed 9 Jun 2021
Location on this date: OnlineDelve into the collections of erotic verses by the Sanskrit authors Amaru and Bhart¿hari and compare them with love poems by Sappho, Catullus and other poets from the Classical tradition!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Thu 15 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineHomer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War may now be over 2,500 years old but it still has much to tell us about the Ancient Greek world that is still relevant today. Explore this great work in translation.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Ancient Greek poetry reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Wed 21 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineHomer’s Iliad and Odyssey are still well-loved, but other archaic Greek poets’ surviving works are equally fascinating. Explore the world and works of Hesiod, Archilochus, Sappho, Pindar and others.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
The writings of Cicero: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 23 Jul 2021
Location on this date: OnlineAn introduction to one of the most influential and prolific Roman writers, Cicero, his life and works.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00 -
Homer's Iliad: reading group
Course Date: Thu 4 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineCome and explore Homer's great epic tale in translation.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00
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