The Female Aeneid
An exploration of the Roman epic poem through its women, and of the women of mythology through the poem.
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- Start Date: 30 Sep 2026End Date: 09 Dec 2026Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 20:00OnlineFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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What is the course about?
The role of female figures in Virgil's Aeneid.
What will we cover?
We will look at several books of the poem, to explore the roles and characterisation of women characters.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- talk with confidence about women in the Aeneid.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for anyone, although you might find it less interesting if you are already knowledgeable about Latin literature and art. All sources will be read in translation. Depending on the size of the class, we are likely to use breakout rooms to facilitate discussion and exploration of ideas.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
We will read extracts from Virgil. There may sometimes be passages to read between classes.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Bring writing material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any other ancient civilisations or Latin classes.
Judith has been teaching Classics (and other subjects) to both adults and children for over 10 years, and before that worked as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language, as a journalist, and in charities. She has taught at the Open University, Royal Holloway, and Birkbeck and is currently Head of Classics at a school in North London, and finds the similarities and difference sbetween adult and school education both challenging and fascinating. Having returned to formal education as a mature student herself, to pursue postgraduate work in Greek cultural and intellectual history, she has a strong commitment to continuing education. She has degrees from Oxford University and Royal Holloway, University of London and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Judith's love of ancient language, literature, philosophy, and archaeology arises from an overridng interest in ideas, and in the ways that we can learn about how people have thought in different times and places.
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.
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