We aim to cover Latin and Greek, Ancient History and Classical Civilisation, with a focus on the current specifications and developments signalled by exam boards. Book launch event in honour of John K. Davies, Sensory Experience in Rome’s Northern Provinces – a report by Colin Gough and Kirstie Morey. The Australasian Society for Classical Studies (ASCS) aims at the advancement of the study of ancient Greece and Rome and related fields. Conducting … But, a couple of familiar faces appeared in the room and we were off. It might even be worthwhile saying ‘I don’t have time to go into this now, but perhaps we can talk about it further in the discussion’. Book now. Each issue includes around ten (1,500–2,000 word) articles on topics in Greek and Roman literature, ancient history, ancient philosophy and classical archaeology. Mair’s exploration of learning to read in Latin has highlighted aspects of reading that have not been extensively explored in modern languages either – i.e. January 2-5, 2020 151st Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. January 7-10, 2021 152nd Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL January 5-8, 2022 153rd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (Wednesday-Saturday meeting) January 5-8, 2023 154th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA January 4-7, 2024 155th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL January 2-5, 2025 156th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Seminar. Call for Papers!. The Latin Summer School is designed for secondary school students between the ages of 15 and 18. Application of archaeology theory here at #SERNP2018 pic.twitter.com/H2mqAys9t9, — Adam Parker (@adamarchaeology) October 6, 2018. By sharing supervision between the Classical Studies and Modern Languages departments we have learned much from each other (and the ways we work with language and think about language). It was almost as if the presenters, and one would hope the attendees, were seeing “linked data IRL” in the final session. We welcome schoolteachers and aim to encourage you to attend with hugely discounted conference fees, special teacher events and pedagogy sessions scheduled outside term time. Helen Piel (British Library / University of Leeds) started by talking about her work with the different materials held in the British Library’s John Maynard Smith archive, containing the various works relating to his research interests in the areas of Engineering and Zoology. Even (or perhaps especially) if you’re not presenting a paper of your own, a conference like this not only offers a chance to learn a lot about other people’s research, but it’s also a good place to observe others’ presentation techniques; this can help a great deal when it comes to delivering your own research talks in future. Introducing …some of our new PhD students! What does the Roman ketchup that is garum, made from putrefying fish, smell like? The feedback and questions from the delegates really highlighted for me that the WiP is not merely a vessel for content delivery, but a reciprocal process whereby both the presenters and the audience can discuss aspects of Classical Studies to the mutual benefit of both. She then explored the explanatory value of a Vygotskian sociocultural theoretical perspective (as applied to modern language learning) in the analysis of learning events during communicative Latin teaching and interpersonal interaction in Latin. It includes not only the study of Greek and Roman literature but also the social and cultural history of the classical world, its philosophy, religion and art, and the reception of Greek and Roman culture in the modern world. Does your supervisor or colleague know of other people who’ll be in attendance who might be worth meeting? Jessica Hughes also has some good advice on using technology: “If you are preparing a slide presentation (e.g. A week of bad weather in Italy and further afield presented travel challenges for delegates and speakers alike. Ovid’s sophisticated and mischievous use of figurative language can only be touched upon in a brief paper but his similes, metaphors and general ecphrastic strategies can be both limiting and liberating for those of us researching into Ovidian narratives on screen. Student panel discussion, including Helen Piel (left) and Acatia Finbow (right) (unfortunately Kate Walker and I are hidden by the audience) (image via @UEAArchives on Twitter). Stella’s talk was very inspiring, and prompted me to consider whether I might be able to make use of the library’s data as part of my PhD research. wanting to present themselves in a certain way). Following this, Dame Janet Beer, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, addressed all those present, congratulating John on his significant achievements in the field, and thanking him for the important contributions that he made to the institutional environment at the University of Liverpool. On the one hand, a focal point of the WiP day is to provide an informal context for students to present and get feedback on their work, and not to give them the extra pressure of presenting to an unknown audience. I gave a brief overview of my work converting the AHRC project data held in the Research Councils UK’s Gateway to Research (GTR) to Linked Data (of which more in a future post). Sharing Good Primary Practice for Remote Learning: Ideas in Modern Languages. Last Tuesday (6th March) that idea came to fruition in the form of a one-day meeting at the BSR titled ‘The Landscape Garden: Britain’s Greatest Eighteenth-century Export?’. On the other hand, however, I’d really like to see the next WiP day being live-streamed or recorded for later sharing (with the permission of the presenters, of course). A lady in the audience shared with us her memories of being in that queue and how it inspired her to become an archaeologist. Remember to breathe (! So, sketch out what you’re going to do, and why that’s important. The President’s Award of the Society for Classical Studies exploring reading with comprehension in the target language without resorting to translation or checking unknown vocabulary, and reading with engagement. ... Podcasts. Several speakers from the British Library presented on the theme of managing the lifecycle of born-digital materials, from initial processing (Jonathan Pledge and Eleanor Dickens) through to long-term preservation (Maureen Pennock) and creative methods of reuse (Stella Wisdom). The ancient Roman content was for me particularly interesting and it sparked the thought that a meeting on the topic of the Eighteenth-century English Landscape garden, so heavily influenced by ancient Rome, would be a worthy follow-up event. We commenced the post-lunch session with a consideration of art and literature’s impact on the English landscape garden. A robust question and answer session followed the presentation, which was very useful preparation for my forthcoming PhD viva. ‘Cultural Contacts in Early Roman Spain through Linked Open Data’, Simon McLaughlin. We also support a wider range of outreach promoting public awareness of the importance of classics and/or supporting classics in schools. From March 2019 the project has been funded by the Classical Association, King’s College London, the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies and the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies; the Research Fellowship position has been funded until 2021 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and a private donor. The evening closed with a series of more informal celebrations, including a drinks reception. Taking two examples of Ovid’s myths of metamorphosis as refracted on screen (film and television) I shall explore the challenges classicists face in communicating ancient texts to modern audiences. Naturally, our experiences will not be the same as an individual or group in classical times but it does give an opportunity to consider sociological changes and responses and, indeed, help formulate questions to be addressed. After hanging up my organiser’s hat from the OU Classical Studies postgraduate work in progress conference, I’m left with a sense of wonderment over the nature of the day for a few reasons, and I’m pleased to be able to share these with you. There are many layers to language learning. Our CPD days are delivered by leading classicists and held around the country or online. Classical Studies allows you to build a perspective of classical cultures as living traditions, with the opportunity of learning ancient languages. Institute of Classical Studies Conference / Symposium 12 January - 1 June. Along with OU postgrad and WiP days, I think everyone should experience conferences – if nothing else it makes you appreciate how good we all are and how approachable and helpful other people can be. The Classical Association of Scotland, founded in 1902, exists to promote and sustain classical studies in Scotland. Perhaps this question might form the basis of a future research topic years from now. I wish she had been available for my kids’ birthday parties – she was brilliant! I have previously commented on my good fortune in acquiring speakers for past meetings and I was delighted that we managed to secure an outstanding group of individuals to speak at this event, including the excellent Professor Diana Spencer to lead a discussion on the central conceit of the day – was the Landscape Garden indeed Britain’s greatest eighteenth-century export? Hopefully you’ll feel refreshed and ready for Round 2 of networking!”. With the scene so beautifully set I had the easiest task of the day with the presentation of my PhD research on the eighteenth-century landscape garden at Stourhead. All the photos on this page were taken by Paula during the conference – it looks to have been a wonderful celebration of Ovid and Ovidian scholarship! Podcasts. The Battle for Latin: Reports from the front line of research into Latin teaching, Note of a trip to the Circus Maximus in May 2019, by Marilyn Booth, Elizabeth Webb. The award Mair has received is in the name of Sir John Daniel, an educator who has always encouraged the use of technology, and promoted learning in unconventional ways and places, so it is quite fitting! But I had mixed feelings: I was extremely proud of both what I had written, and of how far I had come. Whilst it can be pretty daunting sharing your work with the wider world, you should take confidence from the knowledge that everyone in the room is starting from a point of common interest – they’re there because they read your title or abstract and as a result they want to know more about your work. She found them in the form of a week-long ‘immersion’ programme at Lexington in the USA. #SERNP2018 pic.twitter.com/5f1kSEXF4l, — Stuart McKie (@bigfridge224) October 6, 2018. Sophie Jackson (MOLA) gave an interesting presentation on the modern history of the Bloomberg Mithraeum and how consultants, design teams and scholars approached interpreting the archaeology to translate the atmosphere and ritual into a sensory experience for the 21st Century audience. The Association was founded in 1903 for the advancement of education by the promotion, development and maintenance of classical studies and to increase public awareness of the contribution and importance of Classics to education and public life. A simplified example of how Linked Data can be applied to Humanities collections, based on the idea of Pelagios. Nicky Garland (Newcastle) suggested physiological responses not available from empirical evidence that can be gained by a personally experienced, multisensory approach to the partially re-constructed Commanding Officers House at South Shields. Our final speaker was Dr Paul Gwynne, who is Professor of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, at the American University of Rome. Mair’s research is about making learning better and more enjoyable. 10:30-11:30: Greek Writers (Chair: Sian Beavers), 11:30-12:30: Digital Tools for Classicists: Discussion led by Valeria Vitale (Institute of Classical Studies) and Jessica Hughes (OU), 13:30-14:30: Linked Data (Chair: Simon McLaughlin), 15:00–16:20: Receptions of the Ancient World (Chair: Sophie Raudnitz). A gift to our annual giving campaign supports current programs, and a pledge to our new Endowment for Classics Research and Teaching will enable the SCS to make high quality information about the Classical World available in accessible formats to the largest possible audience. Institute of Classical Studies. Our sessions include opportunities to network with other Classics teachers and to join our subject reference groups. Learners can help each other in the process. Guests gather to celebrate John’s career at the Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool. @TJ_Derrick giving us an overview of theories relating to senses in classics and archaeology to start the conference #SERNP2018 pic.twitter.com/chr7YnTGJM, — Dr Anna H. Walas (@DrAnnaWalas) October 6, 2018. OU PhD student Sian Beavers reflects on this year’s Classical Studies postgraduate Work in Progress event which was held in Milton Keynes on 10th May 2017. ‘Acropolis Now (or why we should stop looking at American wars when making comparisons with ancient conflict).’, Sian Beavers. To find out more about web accessibility, and the accessibility features of this site, please visit our web accessibility page. View the lecture recordings. Indeed, John has remained an active member of the scholarly community, delivering the opening or closing address at a number of major conferences, as well as taking up myriad fellowships and residencies in various European institutions. On behalf of the OU Classical Studies department and CREET, and especially from the four of us who supervised you, congratulations Mair, and bona fortuna! Study with Us. By asking pertinent questions in her research, Mair has made Latinists across the country aware of the value of technology for teaching and learning, and by travelling to the US and participating in a Latin immersion course as a student, Mair has herself experienced the power of Living Latin for real communication. Michael skilfully covered the better-known links between gardens and fine art, but very helpfully revealed what for me were a number of new links and perspectives. This ‘Conventiculum’ proclaimed the benefits of learning Latin through interaction in Latin and collaboration with other learners as well as interaction with original texts, though once again this seemed to be based on an intuition of the benefit rather than having a firm theoretical perspective. Mair, with her enthusiasm and dedication, has bridged boundaries and brought a lot of people and ideas together. Many of you know Mair and the enthusiasm she has for reminding us that Latin was, and can be, a real language, more than grammar grind and reading a bunch of fusty old texts…! Help! Statues, Synths and Simulacra: Teaching Ovid through the medium of mass culture. If your supervisor’s going to the conference, they can be a great way of getting introductions to people you might want to meet, so don’t feel afraid to ask if they can introduce you to professor x.” If you do use Twitter then check out the conversations happening under the hashtag #CA2017; and if you are keen to get involved in livetweeting then before you do I’d recommend taking a look at the advice given in this crowdsourced ‘livetweeting protocol’ put together by Dr. Liz Gloyn of Royal Holloway. Key exam board representatives are invited and engage directly with you on their developing thinking. Enjoy the opportunity to share your ideas with others, and good luck! Similarly, with our final session on Receptions of the ancient world, with presentations from OU MA students Simon McLaughlin and Madeline Chawner, as well as my own presentation (a project on the side of my PhD research), we found that the themes relating to the epics, and indeed hero narratives, kept reoccurring with reference to different contexts and from differing viewpoints. Some start and end with Classical Studies, though integrate differing perspectives and disciplines into their practice as classicists. A Fellow of Trinity from 1958, and Secretary of Trinity College Council for very many years, John was a University Assistant Lecturer in Classics (Ancient Philosophy) before he was appointed to the Office of University Draftsman at the Old Schools. All this in the context of the digital age and how it helps us work across geographical boundaries on the ancient authors who continue to excite us in the 21st century. By Colin Gough (@saddad52) and Kirstie Morey (@K33Morey). ‘Digital Games as New Epic Form’, Madeline Chawner. Handouts and audio-visual presentations can be useful aids in helping your audience to follow your discussion (although do avoid the temptation simply to read out in full everything that’s on your handout/Powerpoint – think of these tools as prompts for the audience, rather than as another version of the text of your talk). There are also sometimes good deals to be had, as publishers often offer discounts for conference delegates; Jo Paul suggests, “Make sure there’s room in your bag for the book(s) you’ll undoubtedly end up buying!”, Elton writes, “Networking is important at these things, but don’t do it for the sake of it. It was an honour to take part in the conference – my paper went well!”. This method has not been employed to any extent in modern language learning, where despite attention to so-called ‘intensive’ and ‘extensive’ reading (for specific information or for gist), there has been little attention to reading and understanding entirely within the target language and in understanding what is meant by ‘engagement’ in reading. Dr. Leen Van Broeck reports on a recent conference held in Senate House and supported by the Institute of Classical Studies. It was two fascinating days and featured a diverse and talented international cast of speakers. But it goes further. Conference / Symposium. The one question that unites students, academics and anyone interested in Classical Studies is ‘what was it like in classical times?’ At the Senate House conference last Saturday we had the opportunity to experience some of the sensations of a Roman. This will give you the confidence to occasionally depart from the script, resulting in a more engaging ‘performance’.” Jessica also advises that it’s definitely a good idea to do several practice runs before the conference, which leads us to our next point…. Our final speaker before lunch was Dr Clare Hornsby who presented her recent research on the topic of ‘Gardens at La Trappe: neo-classical display in the London suburbs’. We merged in 2015 with JACT (Joint Association of Classical Teachers). He has walked the length of Hadrian’s Wall over fifteen times and has produced two-minute soundtracks at each milecastle prompting the discussion of how the soundscape has changed (Editor’s note: you can listen to them here!). If you use an file storage service like Dropbox, make sure that you’ve reminded yourself of your log-in and password before arriving at the conference. It was great. The panel on Living Latin is so mesmerising and inspiring it is difficult to tweet… sorry! In her analysis of the data gathered from the communicative Latin teaching and interpersonal interaction in Latin at the Conventiculum, Mair explored the explanatory value of a Vygotskian sociocultural theoretical perspective (as applied to modern language learning). So, rather than simply starting with the bald statement of your research objective, lead in to your discussion with a catchy example. Our annual conference is held at a different UK university each year. Using our imagination, new methodologies can be developed giving a greater insight into the past and engaging students of the future and the wider public. Which papers were the most engaging, and why? Ancient and Classical Studies Conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Ancient and Classical Studies Conference. Companions of delegates were welcomed to the events at a very modest price and I was lucky enough to have the conference fee waived and to receive a Dickinson grant of $400. OU Lecturer Jess Hughes’ brilliant session in the ‘Digital Tools for Classicists’ panel, on the different ways in which social media and digital technologies can be used to bring people with shared interests together, to promote collaboration, and also to share and disseminate findings, really got me thinking about how we can use the technology we have to further bring classicists together. Every keystroke is recorded, documenting his creative process in minute detail. We continuously update our guide to online teaching resources for classical studies. Kassman Essay Prize 2020 – winners announced! The Living Latin panel. Activities might include public talks or small interactive sessions on the classical world (either one-off or a series); reading and discussion groups; theatrical performances; costs to support schools who would otherwise find it difficult financially to attend a classical exhibition or event off-site. To label the day as a ‘Work in Progress’ event almost has the connotation that there is something unfinished about the content – which of course is true to an extent, but this terminology may not reflect what was, in no uncertain terms, a polished professionalism displayed by every one of the presenters in both their content and delivery. So let’s continue to celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of the discipline, and the innovation that the researchers within the field deliver. My focus was on the differences in data structures between the existing GTR and the Linked Data, and how the Linked Data structure allows more complex queries, which will help me identify projects to use as case studies as part of my future research. The Stelios Ioannou School for Research in Classical and Byzantine Studies plays a central role in these studies at the University of Oxford. As well as continuing to help fund the JACT Summer Schools, our Teaching Board is our main vehicle for engaging with and influencing exam boards, for example through feedback from our annual survey of teachers on the current round of exams, what went well and what could be done differently. Long Ovid: auto-immunity, relapse, 'Remedia amoris'. Classical studies at The Open University is known for its ambitious and supportive research culture. The Association welcomes members from all backgrounds and there are no prerequisites to membership. This was the first outing for my critical review of authorial intention theories of Stourhead and my shift to focus on visitor reception. There is also the possibility of entering the Classical Studies Speech competition, held each year at Trinity College Dublin, in addition to the chance to attend several other events throughout the year, such as the annual Ides of March Classics Table Quiz, organised by the Classical Association … Data collection at the Conventiculum included asking participants to read a short passage in Latin and to make a drawing of what this passage evoked for them. written by Mary Frances Williams I am a Classics Ph.D. who recently attended the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS—formerly the American Philological Association), a yearly conference that provides papers on classical subjects and … That was the icing on the cake. Twitter users may know him as @perlineamvalli. First-up, to set the scene, was the excellent Dr Laura Mayer who had kindly acceded to my request to deliver in slightly less than one-hour a keynote lecture on the English landscape garden from William Kent to Humphrey Repton, via Capability Brown. They were encouraged to envision the scenes described in the passages without making a translation into English. A good chair will always do their best to keep things to time, but you can help them out by planning ahead to make sure that your paper isn’t over-length. Acatia Finbow (Tate and University of Exeter) is studying documentation of performance art at Tate Modern, which similarly includes a large amount of social media content, but with more focus on image and video, rather than text. Paula writes “This event attracted 60 scholars from across the world and was a wonderful and historic experience superbly organised by Professor Jinyu Liu – she is at Shanghai Normal and De Pauw university and her team of students were tireless and cheerful, picking us up from the airport, translating for us, guiding us around the campus and always ready to help. It opened my understanding of the different applications of Classical Studies. If you think you’ll forget to do this on the day, mark suitable ‘pause points’ in the margins of your paper to remind yourself. For those, like some of our delegates (and oft times, me) that might find terms such as “data” a little intimidating on occasion, these three presentations did a fantastic job of opening our eyes to the benefits of these approaches to Classical Studies as a discipline, as well as personally inspiring us to potentially use such tools in the future in our own work. The MA (Hons) in Classical Studies is a degree of remarkable range and depth. Several people said they had not heard of Linked Data previously, but understood my explanation, which indicates I had managed to pitch it at the right level – always an issue when explaining technical concepts to a non-specialist audience. For many speakers the CA will be their first experience of presenting their research at a large conference; this week’s blogpost shares some of our top tips on how to ensure it goes smoothly.
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