Latin 5 advanced: poetry group

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In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 13 May 2025
    End Date: 15 Jul 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 10:30 - 11:40
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: RL190
    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  • Start Date: 13 May 2025
    End Date: 15 Jul 2025
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    Tue (Daytime): 12:10 - 13:20
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: RL319
    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  • Start Date: 30 Sep 2025
    End Date: 02 Dec 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 10:30 - 11:40
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: RL150
    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  • Start Date: 30 Sep 2025
    End Date: 02 Dec 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 12:10 - 13:20
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: RL196
    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00

What is the course about?

The course is designed to deepening and extending your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language, whilst also revising some grammar. It is suitable if you are progressing from adapted to unadapted Latin texts.

What will we cover?

The authors and texts will be agreed with the students at the start of the course. The tutor will be able to suggest texts and editions.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment
- demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style
- appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work
- demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.

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

You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.

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

The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities.

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

The texts will be confirmed by the tutor at the start of the course.

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

Another Latin 5 advanced class.

Justin Murray
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.