DR LYNTON BOSHOFF
Writer | Researcher | Latin and Ancient Greek Teacher
Welcome to my website.
I am an experienced, accredited, and knowledgeable teacher of ancient languages currently based in South Africa, committed to providing the best and most enjoyable experience while maintaining sound traditional teaching principles.
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You'll also find links to my research and writing projects here.
About Me
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I studied Classics, French and Archaeology in South Africa before pursuing postgraduate study in the United Kingdom, where I obtained a Master of Studies in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies and subsequently a DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford. My thesis considered the mythological epic poems of the North African author Dracontius (fl. late 5th century AD) and how his manipulation of both myth and rhetorical practices reflect a very personal response to the socio-political and cultural situation of post-Roman North Africa.
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In addition to publishing academic articles, I have written opinion pieces for The Daily Friend, the online newspaper of the South African Institute for Race Relations, as well as reviews of operas and concerts for Criticks, the online review publication of the British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies.
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I am also a pianist and harpsichordist and have founded ad-hoc ensembles to perform lesser-known music of the 17th and 18th centuries. All the scores for these are researched, sourced and then edited from the original manuscripts or prints by me.
Testimonials
"I began lessons with Lynton with the goal of refining my translations and to further develop my understanding of Latin grammar and syntax. Lessons with Lynton have been invaluable in these aspects. Our lessons have focused on strengthening foundational concepts while progressing to more complicated passages. His understanding and knowledge of the classical world is immense which makes the lessons incredibly interesting. I would highly recommend Lynton to anyone looking for instruction in Latin."
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~ Nikola B., October 2020
"[Lynton] has the highest reputation as a language instructor and tutor, and is very much revered among our students. I have been truly impressed by his dedication, his sense of duty, and, moreover, by his firm grip on the wide range of complex tasks that he regularly faces in teaching our graduate students."
~ Dr I. Toth, Senior instructor in Medieval Greek and Latin, History Faculty, Oxford University, December 2018
Education
2013-2018
University of Oxford
DPhil Classical Languages and Literature
2012-2013
University of Oxford
MSt Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
2011-2012
University of the Witwatersrand
BAHons Archaeology (with distinction)
2011
University of Johannesburg
BAHons Latin (cum laude)
2008-2010
University of the Witatersrand
BA (with distinction)
French, Latin, Ancient Greek, Archaeology
Experience & Accreditation
2014-2019
Taught Latin for the faculties of Classics, Theology & Religion, and History at the University of Oxford, ranging from undergraduates to postgraduates, ab initio to more advanced levels, and both grammar and literature.
2017
Accredited as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom.
2012, 2013