PRAECEPTORES
Patrick M. Owens (Patricius)
Ph.D. Salesianum, Institutum Altioris Latinitatis
NEH 2023-24 Distinguished Assistant Professor of Classics at Colgate University
When he isn’t studying the history of Latin pedagogy or Neo-Latin literature, Dr. Owens works on his Neo-Latin Lexicon and enjoys spending time with his family (who also speaks Latin).Â
Laura M. Eidt (Laura)
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Comparative Literature
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Director of Humanities at the University of Dallas
In addition to teaching in the German, Spanish, Humanities, and Classical Education Programs at the University of Dallas, Dr. Eidt serves as the director and main curriculum writer of Latin through Stories, a new K-5 curriculum that draws on both current research in second language acquisition and classical language pedagogy.Â
Katherine L. Bradshaw (Pēnelopē)
M.A. University of Maryland, Classics
Latin & Ancient Greek Fellow at the Ancient Language Institute
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Along with teaching college-level Latin and Ancient Greek online to adults around the world, Miss Bradshaw also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Abilene Christian University and an Editorial Consultant for Armfield Academic Press.
Stephen Hill (Stephanus)
Ph.D. candidate, University of Virginia
Instructor of Latin, Wyoming Catholic College
Mr. Hill teaches Latin and humanities at Wyoming Catholic College and is finishing a dissertation on imperial Greek literature at the University of Virginia; he has taught ancient Greek communicatively in Kentucky, Florida, Virginia, and Italy.
Track Title |
Ages |
Language Knowledge Assumed |
Spoken Ability Assumed |
Intermediate- Advanced Latin |
15+ |
Most of the grammar and some experience with lightly adapted original texts |
Some to substantial |
Beginner Latin |
12+ |
Some basic grammar and vocab |
None to some |
Elementary Latin |
8+ |
No grammar or vocab |
None to some |
Beginner Greek |
15+ |
The Greek alphabet (attic/koine) Some basic grammar and vocab |
None to some |
“The best professional development our school provides.”
“I look forward to the Biduum every year. It is a unique opportunity to speak Latin with other people and I always come away with some many ideas for my classroom.”
“The Biduum was a wonderful opportunity to learn from master language teachers, hone my Latin speaking abilities, and connect with other instructors from the area. It was also tons of fun – a true highlight!”
“I never thought I would laugh so hard in a classroom”
“I loved the Biduum! It opened my eyes and ears to new possibilities in my classrooms”
“Thank you for making this conference a place I could get out of my comfort zone and not be intimidated…”
“So. Much. Fun.”
“Amazing conference with great presentations”
“Having studied Latin for twenty years or so, this seminar gave me the invaluable experience of encountering the language in a new and direct way. To hear and understand a lecture given in Latin is truly an exquisite delight.”
“This was an awesome conference. Love the immersion!”
SCHEDULE
Die Veneris, mense Ianuario XXVI
2:00-2:30Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Salutationes et Introductiones
2:30-3:30Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Prima
3:30-3:45 Â Â Â Â Intercapedo
3:45-4:45Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Secunda
4:45-5:00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Intercapedo
5:00-6:00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Tertia
Die Saturni, mense Ianuario XXVII
9:00-10:00Â Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Quarta
10:00-10:15Â Â Â Â Â Intercapedo
10:15-11:15Â Â Â Â Sessio Quinta
11:15-11:30Â Â Â Â Â Intercapedo
11:30-12:30Â Â Â Â Prandium Coniunctim
12:30-1:15Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Sexta
1:15-1:30Â Â Â Â Â Intercapedo
1:30-2:30Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sessio Septima
2:30-3:00 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Valedictiones
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BIDVVM LATINVM & GRAECVM VIII
January 26, 2024 - January 27, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm