Erasmus, Renaissance humanist and key figure in the Protestant Reformation, was very much concerned with the learning of Latin for both literary erudition and Christian moral instruction. Hence his huge collection of Colloquia for schoolchildren treating everything under the sun, from saying hello dozens of ways to proper classroom behavior to... folktales about shipwrecks! In this class, we'll read Erasmus's "Naufragium," at once a poetic description of a shipwreck, a hilarious tall-tale contest between schoolboys, and a peek into how Christian schools treated ancient religious practices.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced Speaking
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: April 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays, 5:00 PM | 8 sessions (1h 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 350 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
Erasmus, Renaissance humanist and key figure in the Protestant Reformation, was very much concerned with the learning of Latin for both literary erudition and Christian moral instruction. Hence his huge collection of Colloquia for schoolchildren treating everything under the sun, from saying hello dozens of ways to proper classroom behavior to... folktales about shipwrecks! In this class, we'll read Erasmus's "Naufragium," at once a poetic description of a shipwreck, a hilarious tall-tale contest between schoolboys, and a peek into how Christian schools treated ancient religious practices.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced Speaking
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: April 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Meets (EST*): Wednesdays, 5:00 PM | 8 sessions (1h 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 350 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC 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
