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Discentes’ Spring 2021 Course Guide

Posted on December 2, 2020May 20, 2022by Discentes

Discentes Course Reviews
Our guide to Classical Studies and Ancient History course offerings this spring
By Sara Chopra

To give our classmates a better understanding of each course beyond its prospectus, syllabus, and PennInTouch description, we asked several members of our staff to reflect upon their past experiences with several of this year’s offerings. Read below to hear their thoughts, whether you’re a seasoned Classics major, considering a minor, or simply looking for an exciting course to fill a gap in your schedule…

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A New Chapter of Discentes: A Letter from the Editorial Team

Posted on June 26, 2020May 20, 2022by Discentes

A New Chapter of Discentes: A Letter from the Editorial Team

Reflecting upon the first half of 2020, it would be an understatement to say that the world around us has changed immensely. As individuals, as classicists, and as an editorial team, we have experienced a global pandemic, faced an abrupt ending to our semester on campus, and, most harrowingly, witnessed unthinkable acts of racism and hatred in our country. At the same time, we have also seen benevolent acts of kindness, watched the fight for justice rise even greater than before, and found moments of light even during these uncertain times…

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A New Home for Discentes

Posted on February 13, 2019May 19, 2022by Discentes

The Editorial Board

Welcome to Discentes, the Classics Magazine of the University of Pennsylvania. Where Discentes previously existed as a printed volume of select undergraduate work, we now publish work on our new online platform on a rolling basis.