[Usyd_Classics_Events] Teaching Classical Languages Symposium 2026

[Tamara Neal]

Teaching Classical Languages Symposium 2026



We are now inviting contributions for the 2026 iteration of the Teaching Classical Languages Symposium. The one-day hybrid event will take place Friday 14th August at the Vere Gordon Childe Centre (formerly CCANESA) at the University of Sydney. We are delighted to announce that this year's keynote speaker is Carla Hurt. Carla is a Latin high-school teacher and You-Tuber working in Melbourne, Australia. More about Carla can be found here: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MUMsC5QPXJixWKyK8HzfRSkD2gZ?domain=foundinantiquity.com<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-QRYC6XQ4Lf1G9R9kt6hqS5QVhw?domain=linkprotect.cudasvc.com>



We invite proposals for 20 minute papers on any topic related to the pedagogy of Classical Languages. We are particularly interested in papers that speak to the following: Imagine the perfect textbook; under this theme we invite you to think broadly in terms of what you see as critical to Classical Languages pedagogy, the full range of formats available in an increasingly hybrid world, the integration of social themes and Classical content and best practice in raising student confidence.

Possible provocations include:


  *   Should textbooks try to include “culture”?

  *   Is there still a role for a physical book?

  *   What kinds of exercises do students really need?

  *   Should we be insisting on translation from English into the target language?



We also welcome panel presentations.



Please send abstracts of no more than 250 words to the convenors, Tamara Neal t.neal at sydney.edu.au<mailto:t.neal at sydney.edu.au> and Sarah Lawrence slawren4 at une.edu.au<mailto:slawren4 at une.edu.au> by April the 28th.

Sarah and Tamara


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DR TAMARA NEAL FHEA | Senior Lecturer in Ancient Greek (Education Focused) | FASS Academic Advisor | Accredited University-wide Peer Reviewer of Teaching<https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/16284/pages/12-dot-1-peer-review-of-teaching-module-overview>
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