This is a Latin reading course for students who are ready to spend time with authentic Latin prose, but still want support along the way.
In this course, we will read selected passages from Seneca slowly and carefully, with attention to both language and meaning. Seneca is one of the most rewarding Latin authors for intermediate students: his prose is clear and memorable, with great use of sententiae for punchy points of wisdom. Some questions he explores and we will explore are the following: How should we spend our time? What does it mean to live well? How should we face fear, anger, grief, friendship, study, death, and change?
Students will build confidence reading Latin prose by working through Seneca’s vocabulary, sentence structure, rhetorical style, and philosophical ideas. The goal is not to rush through large amounts of text, but to become stronger, more independent readers while enjoying the richness of Seneca’s Latin.
This course is best suited for students who have completed beginning Latin or have some experience reading adapted or authentic Latin and want a guided path into more substantial prose.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 15 | Platform: Zoom
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Dates: June 16, 2026 - August 18, 2026 (no class on July 21 and 28)
Meets (EST*): Tuesdays, 11:00 AM | 8 sessions (1h each)
Meets (EST*): Tuesdays, 6:00 PM | 8 sessions (1h each)
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.
Sustaining — USD 350 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
This is a Latin reading course for students who are ready to spend time with authentic Latin prose, but still want support along the way.
In this course, we will read selected passages from Seneca slowly and carefully, with attention to both language and meaning. Seneca is one of the most rewarding Latin authors for intermediate students: his prose is clear and memorable, with great use of sententiae for punchy points of wisdom. Some questions he explores and we will explore are the following: How should we spend our time? What does it mean to live well? How should we face fear, anger, grief, friendship, study, death, and change?
Students will build confidence reading Latin prose by working through Seneca’s vocabulary, sentence structure, rhetorical style, and philosophical ideas. The goal is not to rush through large amounts of text, but to become stronger, more independent readers while enjoying the richness of Seneca’s Latin.
This course is best suited for students who have completed beginning Latin or have some experience reading adapted or authentic Latin and want a guided path into more substantial prose.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 15 | Platform: Zoom
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Dates: June 16, 2026 - August 18, 2026 (no class on July 21 and 28)
Meets (EST*): Tuesdays, 11:00 AM | 8 sessions (1h each)
Meets (EST*): Tuesdays, 6:00 PM | 8 sessions (1h each)
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.
Sustaining — USD 350 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC 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
