Advanced Conversational Greek: Demosthenes’ First Philippic
Friday., 12pm (U.S. Eastern Time)
Course Description: In this course, students will read and discuss the first of Demosthenes’ (384-322 BC) famous Philippics. Besides the historical aspect, special attention will be paid to the acquisition of new vocabulary.
DETAILS
Level: This course is intended for those with advanced experience speaking Ancient Greek.
Textbook: Instructor will provide materials.
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
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@paideia-institute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.
INSTRUCTOR
ZOLTÁN TOMKÓ
Zoltán studied classical and Renaissance studies for two years at the Academy Vivarium Novum, a unique institute where students are allowed to speak only Latin and Ancient Greek. After graduating in Classics in Rome, he studied sinology and history in Vienna, specializing in ancient and early modern history with a special focus on historiography. He has been teaching conversational Latin and Greek for several years.