Description

The Hellenistic period is known for its carefully crafted poetry, especially its epigrams. In this course, we will read most of the epigrams of Asclepiades of Samos and Callimachus of Cyrene. This course is a good fit for those who would like to practice reading poetry and improve their vocabulary.

For Whom Is This Course?

• • Intermediate learners of Ancient Greek

Prerequisites

• • good knowledge of Ancient Greek (at least one year of university studies or equivalent)
  • prior experience speaking the language is recommended, but not required

Language of Instruction

• • Ancient Greek

Text

• Anthologia Graeca (Asclepiades, Callimachus)
• Handouts and other materials will be provided to students throughout the course

Time & Date

• • January 27, 2025, to March 31, 2025 (10 weeks in total, once a week)
    Every Monday, 19:00-20:00 Central European Time

Teacher

 

Josef Chlachula

Josef grew up in Minnesota and is pursuing a master’s degree in classical philology in Prague, Czechia. He has previously taught courses on Hellenistic poetry, the philosophy of Epictetus, and the labors of Herakles at Argos Ancient Greek.

Registration

To register, please put the class into your digital shopping card and proceed to checkout. Alternatively, you can also send us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com

FAQ

Which pronunciation do you use?

We use the Erasmian pronunciation of Ancient Greek.

How many students are there in each class?

Classes are capped at six students.

Where do classes meet?

We will meet on Zoom or Teams. The teacher will send you the meeting link before the first session.

What happens after my purchase?

After you have paid you will receive a confirmation email. A week before the class starts, the teacher will send you the meeting link as well as other useful information.

Which payment methods do you offer?

We are currently offering the following payment methods: bank transfer (US or SEPA), Wise, PayPal, credit card.

What happens if I need to cancel a class?

You can cancel your registration any time via email. If you cancel before a class has started, you will receive a full refund of the course fee you have paid minus a ten percent administration fee. If you have to cancel a class that has already started, you will receive a partial refund in direct proportion to the number of classes that you have attended minus the ten percent administration fee. For example: If you have to cancel half way in of a course, you will receive a 50% refund minus 10% percent of the originally paid course fee.

I have further questions: Who can I contact?

Feel free to write us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com