“Where Two Ancient Worlds Come Alive: Ancient Greek & Latin Classes

I am 31 years old and have built my professional background in the fields of archaeology, history, and anthropology. I hold academic degrees in all three disciplines, which have provided me with a strong interdisciplinary understanding of the ancient world, its cultures, and its material heritage. Over the course of several years, I have worked actively in archaeology, participating in research and fieldwork that has deepened my practical and theoretical knowledge of ancient societies. Alongside my research experience, I have also been involved in educational practice, designing and delivering pedagogical programs in museums and 1. Introduction: A Journey into the Ancient Worlds The course begins with an immersive “journey” into Ancient Greece and Rome. Students are introduced to the ancient world through: basic concepts of archaeology (artifacts, sites, everyday life) elements of anthropology (how ancient people lived, thought, and organized their societies) visual and narrative materials (images, reconstructions, short stories) The goal is to build a strong cultural and historical framework before engaging with the languages themselves. 2. Getting Familiar with the Language Worlds introduction to the Greek and Latin alphabets and linguistic structures core grammar concepts taught through a comparative approach basic vocabulary and expressions connected to ancient daily life 3. Language Through Culture adapted texts alongside selected authentic passages connection of language with historical events and social structures thematic units (e.g. city life, the military, family, mythology) 4. Interactive Learning & Modern Educational Games Knowledge is reinforced through contemporary and engaging methods: educational knowledge games (quizzes, escape-room-style activities) digital tools and interactive exercises group challenges and role-playing scenarios set in ancient cities 5. Creative Application translation of simple texts and creation of short stories reenactment of scenes from antiquity small projects (e.g. “design a Roman marketplace” or “write a dialogue in Ancient Athens”) 6. Final Project: Students as “Explorers of the Past” Students complete the course with a creative final project: a presentation of an ancient world (Greece or Rome) or an interactive quiz/game designed by the students themselves or a short theatrical performance inspired by antiquity