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Often the question isn't “Why should I study a classical language?” but “When can I find the time?” Since 1976 the University of Dallas Summer Program has provided the opportunity to study Greek and Latin outside the limits of the regular academic year and online for greater convenience to students. Our summer learners include undergraduate and graduate students from our own and other institutions; high school teachers seeking accreditation, review, or deepening of knowledge; and a number of people who simply want to be able to study good books in the original language. High school students who have completed the junior year and will be 16 years old by July 1st are also encouraged to apply.
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The Summer Institute in Classical Languages program has two sessions: Summer I and Summer II. For the Summer 2026 program, Summer I will be June 8-July 10, and Summer II will be July 13-August 14.
CLL 1301. First-Year Latin I (Every Summer)3 credits.The first half of introductory Latin grammar and syntax. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the language of ancient Rome, particularly that of the first centuries B.C. and A.D, at the end of the second part of which good students are ready to read unadapted Latin prose of Caesar, Cicero, Livy and other authors of the first rank.
CLG 1301. First-Year Greek I (Every Summer)3 credits.The first half of introductory Greek grammar and syntax. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the language of ancient Greece, particularly that of the 5th and 4th century Athenians. This course is the very best way to obtain a reading knowledge of ancient Greek literature in the shortest time possible. No prior experience with Greek (or any other language save English) is needed.
CLL 3340. Horace: Odes (Summer 2026)3 credits.A reading of selections from the four books of the Odes. The aim is to understand Horace’s extraordinary artistry and to see why he has had such an impact on the entire tradition of European poetry.
CLL1302. First-Year Latin II (Every Summer)3 credits.The second half of introductory Latin grammar and syntax.
CLG1302. First-Year Greek II (Every Summer)3 credits.The second half of introductory Greek grammar and syntax.
CLG 4329. Aristophanes (Summer 2026)3 credits.A reading of selections from one or more of Aristophanes’ comedies, with a view to understanding the nature and structure of Old Comedy. Typically, selections have been drawn from the Frogs, Clouds, and Birds. The aim is to discover, among other things, why he was not indicted for impiety.
