In this course we will tackle a large part of Seneca's tragedy Medea. The focus will be on the juicy drama of the text itself, though we will discuss some context too and can, following the enrolled group's interest, get into debates like whether Seneca's tragedies were meant to be staged (or are even stage-able!), the relation between his drama and his Stoic philosophical works, or his Medea's connection to Euripides'. Our reading will be close, but not to excess: the goal is that we all get what's going on and appreciate Seneca's rhetoric and artistry while enjoying the story and not getting bogged down in philology. No work outside of class is expected and no background with Seneca or Latin drama is required, though the instructor will suggest further reading for anyone interested. Seneca's drama can be dense and students are warmly encouraged, but by no means required, to read the short play in English translation before or alongside the course.
Type: 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, 2:00 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 tackle a large part of Seneca's tragedy Medea. The focus will be on the juicy drama of the text itself, though we will discuss some context too and can, following the enrolled group's interest, get into debates like whether Seneca's tragedies were meant to be staged (or are even stage-able!), the relation between his drama and his Stoic philosophical works, or his Medea's connection to Euripides'. Our reading will be close, but not to excess: the goal is that we all get what's going on and appreciate Seneca's rhetoric and artistry while enjoying the story and not getting bogged down in philology. No work outside of class is expected and no background with Seneca or Latin drama is required, though the instructor will suggest further reading for anyone interested. Seneca's drama can be dense and students are warmly encouraged, but by no means required, to read the short play in English translation before or alongside the course.
Type: 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, 2:00 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
