Rusticatio Paedagogica: Nunc Est Scribendum (Stylo Libero)!

This program has been canceled. Please consider registering for our newly added session of Rusticatio Omnibus, July 11-17.

Join us for SALVI’s inaugural writer’s workshop, dedicated to content creation in Latin across various media.

Comprehensible and compelling input is the most effective method of enhancing language skills. Learners require abundant amounts of this input to develop inside and outside of classrooms. While the modern Latin community has begun creating podcasts, YouTube videos, and novellas, there remains a high demand for appropriately-leveled, compelling materials. This workshop focuses on the creation of high-quality, accessible, and creative content to enrich the Latin learning experience for our students, our peers, and ourselves. 

This two-tiered program will feature morning sessions addressing writing skills, novella-building, and the production of visual and audio media for various proficiency levels and genres. In the afternoons, small group sessions will delve into specific topics such as: integrating podcasts, novellas, and videos into classrooms; developing materials for curricula; utilizing ancillary materials in content creation; and mastering the technical aspects of media publishing.

Participants will leave with a product they have personally created. Initium est dimidium facti, and we extend an invitation for you to commence your journey with us this summer.

This workshop is ideal for Latin enthusiasts of all proficiency levels and professions, expanding beyond classroom teachers. It welcomes those embarking on their journey as content creators and writers, as well as those seeking to further explore and refine their skills.

Program Dates: July 15 – July 19, 2024

  • ARRIVAL: Monday, July 15, 3:00–6:00 p.m
  • DEPARTURE: Friday, July 19, 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Instructional Staff:

  • Andrew Morehouse and Ilse van Rooyen are the founders of Latinitas Animi Causa (LAC), a Latin podcast, and online school by the same name, dedicated to teaching spoken Latin. Andrew hosts Rem Tene, a podcast for novice Latin speakers, and together they are active streamers, Twitchers, YouTubers, and TikTokers in Latin. Andrew is a high school teacher in Connecticut, and Ilse is working on her Ph.D in Classics.
  • Arianne Belzer is the author of several novellas including Lucia, Puella Mala, Carmen Megilli, and Heroides, Aliter, a book intended for intermediate to advanced adult readers. She has two more in the works: one about Dido and one about Hannibal. She also runs The Comprehensibili-buddy, a teaching blog for spoken Latin. Arianne is a high school teacher in Atlanta, Georgia.

Location:

This workshop will be held at the historic mansion house at the Claymont Retreat Center, 667 Huyett Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414.

Eligibility:

Participants must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school by the start date of the program.

Cost:

$890 when paid in full by April 1, 2024.  After April 1, full payment is $990.

Tuition includes housing, food, and beverages (including wine and beer for those over 21). Transportation to and from the Claymont Mansion is not included (though SALVI will help arrange carpooling).

Participant Behavior Contract:

By registering for Rusticatio Paedagogica, participants promise to abide by the SALVI Participant Behavior Contract.

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