Aulus Gellius' Noctes Atticae is one of the earliest examples of a commonplace book. Gellius wrote 20 books with topics varying greatly from points of grammar to the story of Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus. Gellius' value cannot be overstated as he writes incredibly interesting Latin passages with a careful eye for style as well as being a font of knowledge that otherwise might not have been passed down to us.
This course is designed for those who perhaps are just getting into their spoken Latin journey and want to engage with it in a low-pressure environment focused on listening with participation in the chat box. It can also be for those who cannot attend classes but would like to be able to listen to Latin reading every week.
In this course, we will read through some of Gellius' more memorable passages, paying careful attention to meaning and occasionally digressing where appropriate to highlight useful linguistic structures connected to the reading that aid in Latin conversation. I will discuss content, language, style, and how we can utilize Gellius' language in speech, as well.
Designed for those with prior Latin experience (roughly two years of college Latin). All materials are provided; pricing for this listen-only format is 50% of our interactive class rate.
Type: Reading | Level: Any level
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 100 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 11, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Meets (EST*): Mondays, 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 100 total ($12.50/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 140 total ($17.50/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 175 total (Standard Tier + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
Recording & Privacy (please read)
Sessions will be recorded for enrolled participants and may be edited and packaged later as asynchronous materials. Our intent is to capture only the instructor’s audio/video/screen; however, technology isn’t perfect, and your name, chat messages, or voice could be incidentally captured if you choose to participate.
By enrolling, you consent to this recording and use. To avoid appearing in recordings, join with your camera off, stay muted, and use a first name/initials for your display name. If you have a privacy concern, email us within 72 hours of the session and we’ll make reasonable efforts to redact before publishing.
Aulus Gellius' Noctes Atticae is one of the earliest examples of a commonplace book. Gellius wrote 20 books with topics varying greatly from points of grammar to the story of Alexander the Great's horse, Bucephalus. Gellius' value cannot be overstated as he writes incredibly interesting Latin passages with a careful eye for style as well as being a font of knowledge that otherwise might not have been passed down to us.
This course is designed for those who perhaps are just getting into their spoken Latin journey and want to engage with it in a low-pressure environment focused on listening with participation in the chat box. It can also be for those who cannot attend classes but would like to be able to listen to Latin reading every week.
In this course, we will read through some of Gellius' more memorable passages, paying careful attention to meaning and occasionally digressing where appropriate to highlight useful linguistic structures connected to the reading that aid in Latin conversation. I will discuss content, language, style, and how we can utilize Gellius' language in speech, as well.
Designed for those with prior Latin experience (roughly two years of college Latin). All materials are provided; pricing for this listen-only format is 50% of our interactive class rate.
Type: Reading | Level: Any level
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 100 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 11, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Meets (EST*): Mondays, 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 100 total ($12.50/hour)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 140 total ($17.50/hour)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 175 total (Standard Tier + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
Recording & Privacy (please read)
Sessions will be recorded for enrolled participants and may be edited and packaged later as asynchronous materials. Our intent is to capture only the instructor’s audio/video/screen; however, technology isn’t perfect, and your name, chat messages, or voice could be incidentally captured if you choose to participate.
By enrolling, you consent to this recording and use. To avoid appearing in recordings, join with your camera off, stay muted, and use a first name/initials for your display name. If you have a privacy concern, email us within 72 hours of the session and we’ll make reasonable efforts to redact before publishing.
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
