In this course we will read and discuss the Somnium Scipionis, a dream narrative from the 6th book of Cicero's De Re Publica. All materials will be provided, no preparation is required, and the instructor will provide ample vocabulary, grammatical, and historical support.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 2, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Meets (EST*): Thursdays, 7:00 PM | 8 sessions (1 hour each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving 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.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 200 total ($25/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 360 total ($45/hour)
covers your seat & includes a contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank you!
In this course we will read and discuss the Somnium Scipionis, a dream narrative from the 6th book of Cicero's De Re Publica. All materials will be provided, no preparation is required, and the instructor will provide ample vocabulary, grammatical, and historical support.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 2, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Meets (EST*): Thursdays, 7:00 PM | 8 sessions (1 hour each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving 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.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 200 total ($25/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 360 total ($45/hour)
covers your seat & includes a contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank you!
Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
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
