Advanced Conversational Latin: Tacitus’ Dialogus de oratoribus

Course Description

Course Description: Tacitus (55–120 AD) is widely regarded as the most important Roman historian of the early principate. However, he also authored a significant treatise in which he explores the decline of rhetoric in the 1st century AD. As in his historical works, Tacitus ultimately investigates how the loss of liberty transforms society. In this course, students will read and discuss selected passages from the Dialogus de oratoribus in the original language. Besides the cultural and historical aspect, special attention will be given to the acquisition of new vocabulary Level: This course is intended for those with experience speaking Latin Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Summer 2025
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

6 spots remaining out of 7

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.