The Ancient Studies Institute promotes research about the ancient world and encourages the study of its languages and cultures.

 

2010 CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ancient Studies Institute (ASI) is a Provider of Professional Development Points (PDPs) approved by the MA Department of Education. Students who wish PDPs should let us know as soon as possible.


Along with private instruction, the institute is offering two series of classes for the spring 2010 semester. Classes are two hours long and usually meet twice a month. Classes are small and there is some scheduling flexibility, so if the listed time does not meet your needs, please let us know. You may enroll at any convenient time.


READING ANCIENT GREEK. Prerequisite: you must have completed a basic Greek course or have comparable knowledge. Classes include reading a text and some grammar review. The class meets on alternate Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Fee: $35 for each two-hour class.


VERGIL'S GEORGICS. Prerequisite: ability to read Latin well. These classes are held in the town of Reading, MA, and meet on alternate Fridays at 3:00 P.M. Fee: $50 for each two-hour class.



VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The institute offers internship (unpaid) and volunteer opportunities.

  1. 1.Research and teaching projects include Lactantius and Nonviolence, Greek grammatical terminology, compiling vocabulary and grammatical aids, and creating sound recordings; Latin or Greek and computer skills are necessary and French or German are helpful.

  2. 2.Computer and administrative assistance.




ABOUT US

At the Ancient Studies Institute, you can study in a class or take individual lessons where you proceed at your own pace. Courses are also available by phone.


Students may take as many or as few lessons as they wish and begin at any convenient time.


METHODS

For classical Latin and Greek, we encourage use of the restored pronunciation, a system developed by scholars to try to more accurately reproduce the pronunciation of the classical period.


This web page was modified on 30 Jan. 2010.