Cicero and Corrupt Government in Ancient Rome
Code: LH22808
Dates: October 8-29, 2024
Meets: 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Sessions: 4
Location: Lower Merion High School
Course Fee: $89.00
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Cicero, perhaps one of history's greatest orators, successfully prosecuted Gaius Verres for corruption, embezzlement and abuse of power in 70 BCE. His colorful speeches against Verres are a searing indictment of government officials who misuse their offices -- a topic with clear relevance for us today. Read one of the seven speeches Cicero published against Verres in depth (in English), and learn about the background of Roman history, rhetoric and imperial power.
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Joanna Kenty
Joanna Kenty earned her PhD in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014 and taught in higher ed programs around the world until 2020, when she shifted gears to work in civic education and curriculum design for The Citizens Campaign. Her book Cicero's Political Personae was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020, and she wrote essays for Eidolon and Medium on topics related to inclusive teaching, connecting ancient and modern ideas, and political rhetoric.
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10/08/2024 | Tuesday | 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM | Lower Merion High School |
10/15/2024 | Tuesday | 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM | Lower Merion High School |
10/22/2024 | Tuesday | 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM | Lower Merion High School |
10/29/2024 | Tuesday | 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM | Lower Merion High School |