Living Latin in New York City 2024
Thank you for registering for Living Latin and Greek in New York City 2024!
Below you will find information to help you prepare for your Living Latin and Greek conference experience. You can also communicate with other enrolled attendees via a public chat board. You can always return to this page if you have any questions. It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.
Practical Information
The conference will take place at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan and will run from 8:30am - 5:00pm on Saturday, February 18th and 8:30am - 5:30pm on Sunday, February 19th.
The Institute has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Manhattan / Central Park, available to conference participants at a reduced group rate. Please use this link to book.
CONFERENCE PACKET
The Paideia Institute will edit and distribute a conference packet with readings in Latin and Greek related to the conference theme. There is no need to prepare texts ahead of time, but if you would like to review the texts, we make the texts available on this site by February 1st.
CONFERENCE EVENTS
LECTURES
The conference features lectures in English, Latin and Ancient Greek on the conference's theme, Technology in Antiquity, by speakers from all over the world. Lectures are open to all conference attendees, and will be recorded and posted on the Institute’s YouTube channel after the conference.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
In addition to the lectures, the conference also features breakout sessions taught by conference speakers and Paideia staff. In small groups formed according to participants’ experience with Latin or Greek, participants will read and discuss set selections from the conference packet under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These sessions are meant to be interactive immersion experiences in Greek or Latin, which are the exclusive languages of instruction. Group information will be posted on this page by February 1st.
SPECIAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
In addition to the regular breakout sessions, one special session (titled 'Varia' in the packet) will be offered daily. During the special session, participants are allowed to choose from a selection of offerings. Special sessions include reading of Latin and Ancient Greek texts from the conference packet but not covered in the regular sessions, free Latin or Greek conversation, games, and other activities.
A NOTE ON SPEAKING LATIN AND GREEK
In all breakout sessions and in the Latin lectures, the language of instruction will be Latin, and participants are expected to speak only Latin.
The Paideia Institute does not, however, enforce a Latin-only policy at any of its programs. We see this conference as an opportunity for teachers and others interested in Latin and Greek to come together, practice speaking Latin and Ancient Greek (or try it for the first time) in a supportive environment, effectively learn methods to incorporate active Latin into their own classrooms, meet, interact, and network with one another, and have a good time.
To this end, we certainly encourage those who wish to speak Latin during lunch, during coffee hour, or even for the duration of the conference, but speaking in English is also completely fine.
Spoken Ancient Greek
Participants who already know Ancient Greek will be scheduled for at least one Ancient Greek breakout session over the course of the weekend. There will also be spoken Ancient Greek options offered in each of the special sessions. Participants who know no Greek will be scheduled for only Latin sessions.
Cancellation Policy and Insurance
The last day to cancel one's registration for a full refund is February 9th, 2024. No refunds can be provided after this date. If you need to cancel last minute, we will offer you credit for next year’s conference or for another Paideia program.
Questions
If you have any questions about anything at all, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
Living Latin in Paris 2024
We are looking forward to meeting you in Paris! On this page you will find all information relevant to the trip this winter. You can also see who else is coming to the program, and communicate with other enrolled students via direct message or via a public chat board. You can always return to this page if you have any questions. It will also appear in your My Programs section of your Paideia Institute Account, where there are also other resources for the Paideia community. Please check it out.
Next Steps
Please make sure you observe all below deadlines for required forms.
Payment Deadlines
- Non-Refundable Deposit: Paid! You're all set.
- Remaining Balance: November 15, 2023. Please make your balance payment here.
Forms
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Please use this travel form to let us know your arrival and departure information by November 15, 2023. A week before the programs begins, we will send you more information about our arrival day plan.
Academic and Practical Information and Policies
- You can review all relevant information for this program here.
Latin for Younger Learners
Latin for Younger Learners is a synchronous online course in introductory Latin for elementary and middle school students using Paideia's Elementa curriculum. The program includes ten weekly, hour-long live classes with an instructor and a small learning pod of other students. Topics covered include Latin vocabulary and grammar as well as Roman history and mythology.
Roman Holiday | Rediscover the Eternal City | July 2024
An Art Tour of Rome for the Classically Curious
The Paideia Institute invites you to join us for a one-week art historical tour of Rome in July of 2024. This curated experience will give you the opportunity to travel through the timeline of the Eternal City's major art movements, with an emphasis on the stratified dialogue between ancient and modern that defines the city's visual landscape. Reconnect with the classics and discover Rome's timeless beauty through juxtapositions of classical archaeology, Mannerist and Baroque art, 20th century Modernism, and contemporary responses to the city's rich artistic tradition.
Each guided activity is led by the Paideia Institute's expert docents and paired with a meal at some of Rome's most sought-after restaurants and enoteche. Savor delicious food, exquisite wine, and excellent conversation.
Itinerary
Monday, October 9: Baroque Walking Tour
A stroll through the architectural gems of Rome's Baroque era. Learn about why this historical period produced such a dramatic artistic vocabulary, full of surprising and theatrical illusory visual effects. Highlights will include Bernini's Fontana del Tritone, the Ecstasy of St. Teresa sculpture group at Santa Maria della Vittoria, Borromini's undulating architectural masterpiece at San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, and, of course, the Trevi Fountain.
Lunch at: Marzapane, Via Flaminia 64. A Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative variations on Italian classics in a sleek, minimalist space.
Borromini's oval dome at San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane.
Tuesday, October 10: Mannerist Day Trip
A very special day trip to two enchanting sculpture gardens an hour north of Rome. Discover the fantastical and grotesque stone creatures of the Sacro Bosco ("sacred grove") of Bomarzo, which Renaissance duke Vicino Orsini commissioned to cope with the loss of his wife, Giulia Farnese. After lunch, explore the dazzling sculptures and spaces of 20th century artist Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden in Capalbio. Witness a magical artistic dialogue between past and present!
Lunch at: Dieci Sedie, Largo Della Neve 2, Tuscania. A hidden gem serving seafood en route to Capalbio.
The High Priestess fountain at the entrance to Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden.
Wednesday, October 11: Modern Art Movements in Italy
A guided tour of Rome's Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (GNAM), focusing on the major movements of 20th century Italian art. Investigate the meaning of the mysterious Classical motifs in Giorgio De Chirico's metaphysical compositions, deconstruct the fractal dynamism of Umberto Boccioni's futurist paintings, plunge into the heady hues of Renato Guttuso's Mediterranean expressionism, and much more.
Lunch at: Gli Ulivi, Via Luigi Luciani, 23. Fine Italian dining & an extensive wine list in a warm-hued, contemporary space with a leafy patio.
Nearby: Il Cigno Caffè Pasticceria, Viale Parioli, 16a. A small neighborhood jewel serving classic pastries, among them chocolate cream puffs that some say are the best in Rome--if not all of Italy.
An expressionist Crucifixion by Renato Guttuso, 1940, on view at GNAM.
Thursday, October 12: A Critical Lense on Authoritarian Architecture
A walking tour of Rome's Fascist-era EUR ("Universal Expo Rome") district and visit to the monumental Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. Learn about the massive urban planning project inaugurated by Mussolini in the 1930s that was intended to be the site of the 1942 World's Fair, and how the architectural motifs of imperial Rome influenced the authoritarian aesthetics of the Fascist built environment.
Lunch back in Rome at: Retrobottega, Via della Stelletta, 4. Well-presented small plates that tell the story of the land, served in a casual dining room. One of the world's 50 Best Restaurants.
The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, also know as the "square Colosseum".
Friday, October 13: Industry and Archaeology in Testaccio
A guided tour of the Centrale Montemartini museum in the neighborhood of Testaccio. Explore the striking juxtaposition between ancient Roman artifacts and the industrial machinery of the decommissioned power plant, which has housed part of the Capitoline Museums' collection since 1997. The neighborhood's foremost example of urban transformation and renewal, the museum represents the unique proximity of ancient and contemporary archaeologies that interface throughout the city.
Lunch at: BAUHAUS ROME, Piazza Eugenio Biffi, 3. Italian classics share space with more experimental fare on the BAUHAUS menu, whose chef hails from Copenhagen's Noma.
Nearby: Latteria Garbatella, Piazza Geremia Bonomelli, 9. A chic cocktail bar with terrace.
Classical and industrial archaeology on display side by side at the former thermal power plant.
Tour Leaders
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Registration
More information about program dates, fees, and accommodations will be available in the spring of 2024. If you would like to be notified when registration for Roman Holiday opens, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
About the Paideia Institute
The Paideia Institute is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the study of the classical humanities. The Institute was founded in 2010 by former students of the Vatican Latinist Fr. Reginald Foster, who taught generations of Latin students to love the Latin language and the city of Rome. Since then, we have pursued that mission through travel programs, outreach to expand access to the classics, publications, curriculum development, and digital language learning.
Each year we organize and operate over 50 educational travel experiences in Italy and Greece for school groups and adult learners, bringing the study and appreciation of the classical humanities to more than 1,000 students from all age groups. Our tour leaders–Classicists, linguists, archaeologists, and art historians–are experts in their academic fields with decades of rigorous preparation and experience. Our Rome-based staff members bring a depth and breadth of local knowledge about the city to our tours.
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Aequora at M.S. 131
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at M.S. 131, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, in Chinatown, New York City, New York. It is a school that provides many after-school programs and opportunities to its students, now including Latin.
Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin. At M.S. 131, we have chosen Aequora because we believe in the benefits of a classical education. Through The Paideia Institute’s Aequora curriculum, our volunteers harness the classical languages’ power to improve literacy, cultural understanding, and equity in education — all while making the ancient Mediterranean world fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Led by independent site coordinators, Aequora envisions Classics as an inclusive, diverse, and socially engaged field. Our textbook, Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin, introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar, Roman culture and mythology, and connections between Latin, English, and Spanish, all through games and activities designed to show students that learning Latin is fun!
How We Teach Aequora
We run our Aequora Program as a club after school. We have around 10 students, for many of whom English is not a first language. The Aequora program is sustained by enthusiastic volunteers all over the country who care about making a difference and want to fight educational inequality through sharing their love of Latin.
Photos
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinators, Reza Ramji and Eve Safer-Bakal, are 11th grade students at Friends Seminary.
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Testimonials
"I wish I would have found Paideia sooner! I kept up off and on reading Latin after college, but always wanted to re-engage more intensively with it. My work schedule meant going back to a college classroom to take a formal course would be impossible. I so enjoyed coming home and participating in my weekly Paideia course."
-CHRISTOPHER CHRISTIAN
"My experience studying Greek with the Paideia Institute will surely be one of the highlights of my classical education. Our charismatic and highly effective teacher inspired me each day to challenge myself, while guiding me and the diverse members of our class towards reading proficiency during our daily group sessions."
-DIANA BESTE
Aequora at Germantown Friends School
About Our Site and Aequora
Our Aequora site is located at Germantown Friends School with Breakthrough in Philadelphia, PA. It is a school that provides many after-school/weekend programs and opportunities to its students, now including Latin.
Aequora is a K-8 program focused on literacy via Latin. At GFS, we have chosen Aequora because we believe in the benefits of a classical education. Through The Paideia Institute’s Aequora curriculum, our volunteer harness the classical languages’ power to improve cultural understanding and equity in education — all while making the ancient Mediterranean world fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Led by independent site coordinators, Aequora envisions Classics as an inclusive, diverse, and socially engaged field. Our textbook, Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin, introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar, Roman culture and mythology, and connections between Latin, English, and Spanish, all through games and activities designed to show students that learning Latin is fun!
How We Teach Aequora
This Aequora site is run by Michelle Park. Her goal is to make the Classics accessible and fun to learn! The Aequora program is sustained by enthusiastic volunteers all over the country who care about making a difference and want to fight educational inequality through sharing their love of Latin.
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Site Coordinators
Our site coordinator, Michelle Park, is a student at Germantown Friends School.
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