Rome Intensive - Section One
The Founding
Agora Foundation Online Intensive - The Ways of the Romans
“Rome will exist as long as the Coliseum does; when the Coliseum falls, so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.” - Venerable Bede
Rome became the greatest empire in the ancient world, spanning three continents, ruling millions of people, and lasting more than one thousand years. The enduring influence of its art, technology, jurisprudence, philosophy, and language continue to shape western culture and the entire world every day. How can we access this ancient world, with some aspects so foreign and others so familiar, and discover foundations that create the civilization we have inherited. This series is developed in five sections: 1) The Founding, 2) Literature, 3) Philosophy, 4) History and Politics, 5) Science and Art. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of Roman life through some of its greatest authors, and will be better able to see the profound influence the Romans have on us today. Online seminars in will take place on Monday evenings, 5:30-7:00PM Pacific Time. Section One - The Founding - will focus on The Aeneid by Virgil. The Early History of Rome by Livy, fragments from the first Roman historians, and The Twelve Tables.
The series will take place over twelve Monday evenings, 5:30-7:00PM Pacific. All reading materials (in English translation) will be supplied and sessions will be facilitated by Roxana Zirakzadeh and Andy Gilman. Groups will be limited to 14 participants and no prior knowledge is required. Teachers will be offered 2 CEU credits for participation in each section.
Roxana Zirakzadeh
Andy Gilman​
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Section One - The Founding -
The Ways of the Romans
Begins March 11 and ends May 27, 2024
Texts:
The Aeneid by Virgil - Penguin Classics (January 2008), ISBN 978-0143105138
The Early History of Rome by Livy - Penguin Classics (June 2002), ISBN 978-0140448092
The Twelve Tables and Early History Fragments - PDF file
Rome Intensive​ - Dates and Curriculum - Section One - The Founding
1) Session One
Monday, March 11
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books One and Two
2) Session Two
Monday, March 18
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books Three and Four
3) Session Three
Monday, March 25
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books Five and Six
4) Session Four
Monday, April 1
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books Seven and Eight
5) Session Five
Monday, April 8
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books Nine and Ten
6) Session Six
Monday, April 15
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Aeneid by Virgil
Books Eleven and Twelve
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7) Session Seven
Monday, April 22
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Early History of Rome by Livy
Book One
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8) Session Eight
Monday, April 29
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Early History of Rome by Livy
Book Two
9) Session Nine
Monday, May 6
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Early History of Rome by Livy
Book Three
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10) Session Ten
Monday, May 13
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Early History of Rome by Livy
Book Four
11) Session Eleven
Monday, May 20
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Early History of Rome by Livy
Book Five
12) Session Twelve
Monday, May 27
5:30-7:00PM PDT
The Twelve Tables and fragments from Quintus Fabius Pictor and other early Roman historians