Hellenic and Roman Library

Hellenic Society & Roman Society Online Course

Caroline K. Mackenzie: A Taste of Latin

This illustrated talk will showcase the longevity and artistry of Latin, and demonstrate the ubiquitous links between Latin and English. Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to brush up on existing knowledge, Caroline will take you on an exciting exploration of the lexicon of the Latin language. There will also be the opportunity to dip into some Latin verse and to discover how Roman poets used their language to stir emotion. The talk will be followed by a Q & A session.

This talk will take place on Tuesday 4 November, 7-8pm (UK time) and will be repeated on Saturday 15 November, 11am-12 noon (UK). Please select which time and date when you are booking.

Caroline K. Mackenzie is a private tutor in Latin and Greek. She studied Classics at Cambridge and, after a career as a lawyer, taught as Head of Classics at a school in Sevenoaks. A regular contributor to the Hellenic Society’s magazine ARGO, she also speaks at Classics conferences, summer schools, and various art & history societies. Caroline is the author of Culture and Society at Lullingstone Roman Villa, A Latin Lexicon: an Illustrated Compendium of Latin words and English Derivatives, and Pocket GCSE Latin Etymological Lexicon.  Archaeopress are kindly offering attendees a 20% discount plus free UK shipping on A Latin Lexicon: an Illustrated Compendium of Latin words and English Derivatives. To claim your discount, simply add the book to your basket on the Archaeopress website (www.archaeopress.com), and add the following voucher code to claim the discount and free shipping: 762920. The code is valid until the end of 2025.

• Members of the Hellenic Society and Roman Society may book at a heavily discounted rate.
• Hellenic Society and Roman Society Members: £10
• Hellenic Society and Roman Society Student Members: £5
• All Non-Members: £20

• To join or renew your subscription to the Hellenic Society or Roman Society, please visit:
  https://www.hellenicsociety.org.uk/membership/
  https://www.romansociety.org/Membership

• After booking, and before the course starts, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
• The course will be held on our Zoom platform. You will be able to ask questions using the chat or Q&A functions. It is not necessary to have a microphone or camera.
• This Lecture will not be recorded.
• Please read the Webinar Guidance which can be downloaded from here:
  https://www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events before attending the course.
• If you have any queries or problems, please email Fiona Haarer (office@romansociety.org)