Northwest Classical Academy’s Speaker Series is an opportunity to take learning to the next level. Our students absorb the tenants of classical education from professionals in the fields of mathematics, literature, science, and language in their classrooms daily. To further the reach of what we strive for, select educators host personal lectures on their topics of expertise every month. The lectures provide insight into what students are learning at NCA, but also serve to supplement attendees in the complex and interesting worlds of these studies.

The lectures are open to the general public, but are always announced to Upper School parents in advance. RSVPs are required to attend.

How Language Learning Works

Presented by Dr. Joshua Powell

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Many of us have tried to learn languages only to be frustrated, but this need not be the case. Language learning is not only possible for everyone, it can even be fun, engaging, and rewarding. In this lecture, Dr. Powell will guide you through the science of language acquisition, concluding with a number of practical techniques and tips you can use to guide your own language journey.

The Odyssey: Two Journeys Home

Presented by Dr. Tyler Travillian

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Dr. Travillian will continue his lecture series on Ancient Epics in the NCA curriculum by speaking on The Odyssey. One of the central problems of The Odyssey is what it means to "be a man." Odysseus, through trials and suffering, returns from being a warrior at Troy to a man and husband on Ithaca. At the same time, his son Telemachus must go on his own journey to transition from boyhood and mature into a man worthy of succeeding Odysseus as king. In 45 minutes, Dr. Travillian will consider both of those journeys and what we might take away from them for our own lives.