Start Date
7 May, 2025
There will be 8 weekly meetings on Wednesday 6 - 8pm, starting from 7 May.
Overview
The Reading Group builds on students’ knowledge of Greek grammar and vocabulary, and enables them to read original texts of Greek literature. Students will develop a reading proficiency by implementing and refining techniques to translate for accuracy, comprehension, and retention. Through learning the Greek language, students will explore Hellenic culture and history and its impact on modern languages and societies.
An intermediate knowledge of Greek is required to attend the Reading Group.
Syllabus
In this module students will read, translate and discuss Plutarch's ΠΕΡΙ ΤΟΥ ΤΑ ΑΛΟΓΑ ΛΟΓΩΙ ΧΡΗΣΘΑΙ (Bruta Animalia Ratione Uti. Moralia)
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Guen Taietti
Dr Guen Taietti is an Italian Classicist based in Greece with an interest in Alexander the Great, Macedonian History, and in the study of Animals in Antiquity. Guen has worked as a Classics teacher both in schools and at University level in Italy, Greece, the UK, and China; currently she is participating in a research project on the Alexander-Romance at the University of Haifa. Alongside her research, she is enthusiastic about making Classics more inclusive and accessible to a wider audience, travelling, and learning new languages and cultures. In her free time, she is an amateur runner and is committed to the protection of the environment and animals.
Courses fees: Full fee £125/Concession £65.
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