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.
In this course, we will read some of Gellius' more memorable passages, paying careful attention to meaning and occasionally digressing where appropriate to foster meaningful conversation connected to the reading, utilizing Gellius' language in the process, thus bolstering both reading and speaking proficiency. This course is for those looking to read extensively with others while also enjoying Gellius' Latin.
Designed for those with prior Latin-speaking experience (roughly two years of college Latin), this course welcomes both classical and ecclesiastical pronunciations. All materials are provided.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 11, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 1:30 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 /session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35 /session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 350 total (Standard Tier + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
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.
In this course, we will read some of Gellius' more memorable passages, paying careful attention to meaning and occasionally digressing where appropriate to foster meaningful conversation connected to the reading, utilizing Gellius' language in the process, thus bolstering both reading and speaking proficiency. This course is for those looking to read extensively with others while also enjoying Gellius' Latin.
Designed for those with prior Latin-speaking experience (roughly two years of college Latin), this course welcomes both classical and ecclesiastical pronunciations. All materials are provided.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 6 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 11, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 1:30 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 /session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 280 total ($35 /session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 350 total (Standard Tier + 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
