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APPLICATIONS OPEN ON 15 JANUARY 2024
- An eight-day Summer School in Ancient Greek and Latin (at all levels), as well as Biblical Hebrew, Byzantine Greek, Hittite, Sumerian, New Testament/Koine Greek, and Sanskrit (tbc). In addition to daily language classes, there will be lectures and workshops at the end of most days. The minimum age limit for attendees is 14 years.
- There are four language classes each day, as well as lectures and epigraphy workshops, between 10:30 and 16:30.
- There is no teaching during the weekend.
- Please note you may only study one language at the Summer School.
- For general enquiries please email the Classics Summer School. NB there is no phone number linked to the Summer School. Please use the email provided.
Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15, which, as far as possible, comprise students of roughly the same level of experience (beginners, intermediate or advanced). The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the School, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading texts, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.
The Summer School in Classics caters for school and university students, and for anyone else who wishes to learn Greek or Latin, or to revive their knowledge of the languages. Previous participants have included: students with no prior knowledge of the languages; pre-GCSE/GCSE and A-Level students; university students; mature applicants who wish to expand their linguistic knowledge. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough programme of language learning in a lively university environment.
- Greek and Latin
We offer Ancient Greek and Latin language courses at all levels. All classes will be taking place in person, on campus, and will be offered as HYBRID if there is demand. In addition to the in-person classes, we will be offering an online-only Beginners' group for each language and/or an online-only Advanced group for each language, depending on demand.
- Sumerian
We will be offering a Beginners’ class in Sumerian TBC (subject to sufficient demand). IN PERSON ONLY
- Hittite
- We will be offering a Beginners’ class in Hittite (subject to sufficient demand). ONLINE ONLY
- Biblical Hebrew
We will be offering a Beginners’ Biblical Hebrew class (subject to sufficient demand) HYBRID
- Sanskrit
- We will be offering an Advanced reading class in Sanskrit (subject to sufficient demand). The class will be ONLINE ONLY.
- Byzantine Greek
- We will be offering an Intermediate class in Byzantine Greek (subject to sufficient demand). The class will be ONLINE ONLY.
- New Testament / Koine Greek
We will be offering a Beginners’ class in New Testament/Koine Greek (subject to sufficient demand). IN PERSON ONLY
- Programme
A provisional programme of events can be found here. [WORD] [PDF]
- Cost
The cost of the summer school is £170.The fee covers tuition and any printed material the tutors choose to distribute to the class.
- Textbooks
For those classes that will be using textbooks, we will let students know well in advance so they can gain access to the necessary material either in print or online. The textbooks normally chosen by our tutors are widely available from bookstores and online booksellers. Some tutors will be using their own material; if that is the case, we will be providing photocopies or digital files for the students.
- Accommodation
The Summer School is non-residential. However, students who require somewhere to stay can (subject to availability) arrange accommodation in a University of London Hall of Residence. Details of prices, availability and information on how to book can be found here.
- Travel Grants and Bursaries
A limited number of grants may be available as a contribution to the travel costs of some students, though these may not cover all expenses. The travel grants will be arranged during the Summer School and they can only cover travel within the UK (not International travel or airfare).
- How to find us
University College London's Bloomsbury campus is located close to Euston station, and a short walk from Kings Cross/St Pancras. A map of the campus and information on individual venues can be found here.
We are well served by public transport. Information on local bus and tube services can be found here: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/maps/public-transport/
The School is organised by
University College London
King's College London
Regulatory Framework
The UCL regulatory framework for life learning applies to this Summer School. All students are expected to comply with the UCL good online behaviour rules. By joining the Summer School students automatically agree to comply with the above rules and regulations.
