SALVI is pleased to present Biduum Pennsylvaniense, a three-day, two-night Latin immersion weekend workshop. Join us at the beautiful Pendle Hill retreat center, which boasts stately stone buildings, rambling paths, ponds, and 140 species of diverse trees and shrubs. This Biduum allows participants to experience a communal atmosphere with other Latin speakers in an immersion setting. For tirones, or those who have little to no experience speaking Latin, this Biduum is a way to whet your spoken Latin whistle, without the commitment of a week-long Rusticatio. For Rusticatio or Biduum alumni, this Biduum is a great mid-year Latin boost! But most importantly, for all involved, this Biduum provides access to a community of Latin learners and educators, as well as a sense of fellowship and a nurturing atmosphere.
Program Dates:
Typically in November
Features of Biduum:
- supportive, intimidation-free environment
- communicating entirely in Latin
- high-energy conversation exercises
- learning and relaxing in Latin
- experiencing, as a student, active teaching methods
- games for a variety of learning styles
- techniques that will streamline your teaching
- readings from Latin literature presented in Latin
- pedagogical discussions
(Curious to hear what people think of SALVI programs? Take a look at reviews for Rusticatio.)
Eligibility
You are eligible to attend this workshop if you have graduated high school, are at least 18 years of age, and have already learned Latin on paper and are interested in developing active command of the spoken language. Please note that Biduum is not an introductory Latin course and thus it is not for people who have no knowledge of the language. Typically, participants have completed, at a minimum, the equivalent of two years of traditional college Latin or four years of a high school Latin program. It is not necessary to have previous experience speaking Latin.
Location
Participants reside, dine, and attend workshop sessions at Pendle Hill. This delightful location is only 15 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, and only 25 minutes from the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.
The address of the event is:
338 Plush Mill Rd. (Main Campus)
Wallingford, PA 19086-6023
Here is some additional information about travel and location: https://pendlehill.org/directions/
Participant Behavior Contract
By registering for Biduum Pennsylvaniense, participants promise to abide by the SALVI Participant Behavior Contract and the policies of Pendle Hill.