Overview
Key facts
University College London (UCL) offers the Homer Summer School programme.
You can choose to study:
- Homer's Odyssey or Iliad in their original language or in translation
- comparative literature and Homer
- Homer in ancient philosophy
- the reception of Homer by the Romans
Each afternoon there will be optional activities including lectures, round-tables or Q&A events.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- vocabulary and grammar of Homeric Greek
- help you read simple texts and/or original texts
- help you brush up your language skills
- advance your knowledge in preparation for undergraduate or postgraduate study (if appropriate)
- help you acquire an ancient language
- the main themes of the Homeric world and its modern reception
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 61 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The summer school is open to anyone over 15, including GCSE and A level students, university students and mature learners who want to expand their linguistic knowledge.
You don't need any prior knowledge of the languages.
Familiarity with the Homeric epics is desirable but not essential.
Tuition Fee
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International
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.