Classics Abroad 2021: #ChallengetheCanon Survey.

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We are excited to bring Classics Abroad 2021 online again this year, our summer course devoted to exploring classical antiquity through the literature, art and culture of Florence. Students from all subject backgrounds are welcome. This year, our theme is 'Challenge the Canon' and we'd love your input. Which authors, myths or works of art are you most curious about? By completing our survey below, you can also be entered into our second prize draw for a 5-pack of @instalatin greetings cards!

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Classics and the Canon

What is the Canon? The Canon refers to those authors or works which have historically been considered 'great' and form the basis of the curriculum in a given field. Your answers to these questions will help us design an itinerary that includes old favourites and new voices. If you have not yet studied Classics (in any form) or Italian at school or university, please write N/A as appropriate.

Who is your favourite classical author (or text)? *

Which stories, or figures, from classical mythology are you most interested in? *

In your experience of studying Classics, have you ever (tick if yes):

learnt about why we have certain classical texts and not others?

questioned the continuities between classical mythology and Christianity?

learnt about Latin texts written by women?

learnt about how classical ideas were transmitted via Renaissance Italy?

had the opportunity to study Classics (in any form) abroad?

Other:

Classics and Florence

What's the link between Classics and Florence? Not only does Florence have its own classical past dating back to the Etruscans, but it is also known as the birthplace of the Renaissance i.e. the "rebirth" of classical antiquity.

Which Italian works of literature or art are you most curious about? *

Which themes or individuals are you particularly interested in?

Do you have any questions about the links between Classics and Florence?

Which additional language add-ons would be of benefit to you?

Beginner's Latin

Intermediate Latin (GCSE +)

Intermediate Renaissance Latin (GCSE +)

Beginner's Italian

A2/B1 Italian

B2/C1 Italian

Other:

Are you happy to be contacted at the email address provided above for updates on Classics Abroad? Make sure to select 'yes' if you'd like to enter the @instalatin prize draw. *

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Thanks for your input!

The prize draw will take place on 1st May 2021 and the winner will be contacted by the email address provided. For those taking part, please double check that your email address is correct before submitting. Free delivery to a UK address is included.

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