Cicero

Cicero

Course Description: Everyone starts somewhere. During this session, we will read Cicero's defense speech from his first major public case, the Pro Roscio Amerino. In this speech, Cicero successfully defends Sextus Roscius against the charge that he murdered his father. Victory in this case brought Cicero great fame and pitted his against one of Sulla's confederates.

DETAILS

Level: Students will need to be able to read Latin at at least an intermediate level.

Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

When
Wednesdays, 8pm EDT

Cost
$250

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Instructor

Emily Jusino

Emily Jusino holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Chicago. She has been a professor at Duke University and the University of Rochester, where she taught courses in Greek, Latin, and literature in translation. Several years ago, she left academia and earned her PMP certification. She currently works for a major non-profit in Washington, DC.