The Letters of Cicero: The Governorship of Cilicia

Course Description

Course Description: Cicero’s letters offer a fascinating first-hand account of the final decades of the Roman Republic. This course will read from the letters written during Cicero’s governorship of Cilicia (52 – 51 BCE) on the Republic’s turbulent eastern frontier. We will see Cicero take the field with his legions against the Parthian Empire, lay siege to bandit fortresses in the mountains, combat Roman corruption, and come home hailed as imperator Level: Intermediate +. This course is intended for those who have studied Latin grammar and have experience reading continuous texts Textbook: Introductory material to the letters and a commentary (Tyrell & Purser's The Correspondence of M. Tullius Cicero) will be provided by the instructor.

Details

• Semester: Spring 2024
• Day: Sunday
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

3 spots remaining out of 5

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.