This course is an introduction to the world of Old English poetry, intended for students who can read and understand basic Old English, but cannot (yet!) understand poetry. In a four-week intensive course, we will read a few poems in Old English, talking about their interpretation, meaning, artistic merit, and metrical structure. Rǣd lēoþcræft mid ūs!
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Old English
Class size cap: 20 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: June 6, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Meets (EST*): Saturdays, 11:00 AM | 4 sessions (2h 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.
Sustaining — USD 350 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
This course is an introduction to the world of Old English poetry, intended for students who can read and understand basic Old English, but cannot (yet!) understand poetry. In a four-week intensive course, we will read a few poems in Old English, talking about their interpretation, meaning, artistic merit, and metrical structure. Rǣd lēoþcræft mid ūs!
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Old English
Class size cap: 20 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: June 6, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Meets (EST*): Saturdays, 11:00 AM | 4 sessions (2h 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.
Sustaining — 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
