In this class, we read, translate, and comment on texts written in Arabic or Latin (especially texts which were translated from Arabic into Latin) on all branches of the occult sciences and esoteric traditions; talismans and ceremonial magic, divination, alchemy, astrology, science of letters etc. A familiarity with Arabic or/and Latin is essential.
If you wish to take part please contact Dr Liana Saif before attending your first class: Liana.Saif@sas.ac.uk. Reading material will be provided beforehand.
Fridays, 1.00pm - 2.15pm, Classroom 1 (except 15 May - Classroom 2)
Winter/Spring Timetable
Date |
Time |
Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 24 January 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 31 January 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 7 February 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 14 February 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 21 February 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 28 February 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 6 March 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 13 March 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 20 March 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 27 March 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
Summer Timetable
Date |
Time |
Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 8 May 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 15 May 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 2 |
| 22 May 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 29 May 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 5 June 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 12 June 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 19 June 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 26 June 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |
| 3 July 2020 | 1.00pm - 2.15pm | Classroom 1 |