“As African academics involved in Classics or academics working on Classics and Africa, we are aware of our specific context and conditions and want to develop channels to connect, collaborate and share research, teaching interests and experiences.”
“A recent visit to Trinity College, Dublin, has highlighted the difficulties of Classics Departments in Africa, who are operating under great constraints, with limited resources, cuts, departmental mergers, etc. We (Classicists) write a good deal about ‘decolonizing classics’ and would like to try to offer some practical help.”
“In recent years the study of women authors has grown in importance in Latin studies. This invites us to rethink the field’s boundaries and traditions. We seek perspectives on women, past and present, who used Latin to express themselves.”
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