In the letters of Pliny the Younger we find everything from correspondence with the emperor to a scientifically-accurate description of the eruption of Vesuvius and detailed descriptions of a house’s architecture. He is equally at home dishing gossip and erudition and, as many have it, seeks to position himself as an important figure in the literary and intellectual elite of his time. We’ll read several of Pliny’s “big hit” letters across many of these different arenas in this course, focused both on the texts themselves (and their artistry) and what we can learn from them about the ancient word.
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, 4:00 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!
In the letters of Pliny the Younger we find everything from correspondence with the emperor to a scientifically-accurate description of the eruption of Vesuvius and detailed descriptions of a house’s architecture. He is equally at home dishing gossip and erudition and, as many have it, seeks to position himself as an important figure in the literary and intellectual elite of his time. We’ll read several of Pliny’s “big hit” letters across many of these different arenas in this course, focused both on the texts themselves (and their artistry) and what we can learn from them about the ancient word.
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, 4:00 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
