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In this class, we will read representative poems and fragments, on a variety of themes (love/lust, war, politics, wine, marriage, and so on), by the major surviving archaic Greek lyric and elegiac poets, including Archilochus, Sappho, Alcaeus, Ibycus, and Anacreon. We will discuss topics such as the social occasions for poetic recitation; the various uses of the lyric and elegiac genres; themes, imagery, and language, both of individual poets and of the genres as a whole; the evolution – or continuity – of heroic (Homeric) values; and gender, sexuality, and homoeroticism. We will then look at how the ancient Romans extended these poetic traditions, sampling works by poets including Catullus, Horace, and Ovid. Of particular concern will be the development of elegy as a genre mainly devoted to erotic poetry. For the final class meeting, we will consider post-classical and, perhaps, even non-western lyric traditions. No prerequisites; all texts will be read in English translation.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at this year's Benefit Luncheon & Auction! It was a fine afternoon of food, wine, auction and fundraising to support the Seattle Language Academy and its programs. ESL ADVENTURE & STUDY TOUR SERIES Have a blast with these new opportunities to explore the Northwest and learn English! We collaborate with community organizations and guiding services to offer you adventures that are fun, interesting, and safe. HSK PREPS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE Comparable to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), HSK refers to the official Chinese Proficiency Test of the People’s Republic of China at three levels: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced. Recently, more and more people have recognized the value of an HSK certificate on their resumes for career advancement, studies in China or intellectual enrichment. Fortunately, an annual test now takes place at Seattle University every October. We are here to help you to meet the challenge. Please contact Frank Yang frank@sealang.org and Wei Z. Gao wei@sealang.org if you would like to sign up for the training. For the more detailed information, please download the file HSK Info at SU. HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT On Friday, March 14, Seattle Language Academy and Café Babel
hosted an informational event for those interested in volunteering as
a host family with FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding
Through Students). Housed on the University of Washington campus,
FIUTS welcomes hundreds of new UW international students to the Seattle
area every year. Please contact Alicia van der Veen at alicia@fiuts.org to attend future events, or visit www.fiuts.org to learn more about hosting a student. CAFE BABEL We have ongoing conversation tables in Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish. They are free and available to students and non-students at any level. Drop in to mingle and meet new conversation partners. Cafe Babel hosts ongoing foreign films on Fridays, a Speakers and Performance Series, and houses an impressive Manga collection.
Seattle Language Academy launched its
first Study Abroad program. In September 2008, students of Italian
attended a two-week immersion course from the 8th to
the 19th in Bergamo, Italy, organized jointly by Seattle Language
Academy and the University of Bergamo. For more information please click
here. Seattle Language Academy plans to expand this program to include other study abroad programs. SLA is pleased to have been voted ‘Best Language School’ in the 2006 ‘Best of Seattle’ readers’ poll conducted by The Seattle Weekly. To see the listing, click on the link and scroll down: Best Language School. |
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Café Babel is a vibrant addition
to Seattle Language Academy's ‘campus’ life and there's more happening there than just great coffee and food. Our recent remodel has added outdoor seating and created a more comfortable enviroment to study, relax or enjoy entertainment.