This text-grounded course will focus on discussion of some "big hit" episodes from Ovid's Metamorphoses--tentatively Apollo and Daphne, Daedalus and Icarus, Pygmalion, and Baucis and Philemon, but we will choose our episodes together in the first session. This can serve as an introduction to Ovid or his epic for those who have not read him or a focused, collaborative dive into literary details and interpretative subtleties for those more versed in the poem: Ovid rewards re-reading richly. In either case, participants will come away with not just a repertoire of Ovid scenes they know inside and out, but greater ability to discuss Latin poetry in Latin. Depending on student background and interest, we may look at the reception of these episodes in the course too, whether in later literary authors or the visual arts.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 5, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 3:00 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!
This text-grounded course will focus on discussion of some "big hit" episodes from Ovid's Metamorphoses--tentatively Apollo and Daphne, Daedalus and Icarus, Pygmalion, and Baucis and Philemon, but we will choose our episodes together in the first session. This can serve as an introduction to Ovid or his epic for those who have not read him or a focused, collaborative dive into literary details and interpretative subtleties for those more versed in the poem: Ovid rewards re-reading richly. In either case, participants will come away with not just a repertoire of Ovid scenes they know inside and out, but greater ability to discuss Latin poetry in Latin. Depending on student background and interest, we may look at the reception of these episodes in the course too, whether in later literary authors or the visual arts.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: October 5, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 3:00 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!
NOTA BENE: 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
