Summer Schools

Summer Schools, Workshops and Weekend Courses are available for students of all the Classical subjects. For details use the contacts below.

2009 JACT Latin Summer School

The 29th residential JACT Latin Summer School offers students the opportunity for intensive language study, with tutors drawn from both schools and universities.

What's on offer?

• 10 days of concentrated focus on Latin language and culture.
• 3 formal teaching sessions per day, giving the chance to read whole texts, both prose and verse.
• A full programme of lectures on aspects of Roman life and literature, with speakers from universities and museums.
• Basic ‘grammar clinics’ to help those who feel their grammar needs a boost.
• The chance to meet university lecturers from a variety of Classics departments.
• Organised excursions.

Why come?

• You have never had the opportunity to study Latin but would like to learn.
• You are learning Latin at school in preparation for GCSE / A-level, or you want to bridge the gap between the two.
• You are already taking A-level and are considering a Classical course at university.
• You are intending to read a subject at university, or undertake postgraduate research, for which Latin would be useful.
• You are teaching, or intend to teach, Latin.
• You have begun Latin at university and need to reinforce your knowledge of the language.

When and where?

• 2009 dates are: 27th July – 6th August
• The summer school is once again being held at Wells Cathedral School, Somerset.

If you are interested in receiving further information, send a SAE to:
Alexandra Boyt
Norwich School
69 The Close
Norwich
NR1 4DD

Or email: aboyt@norwich-school.org.uk

For more information, click here.

For application form click here.

2009 JACT Greek Summer School

Bryanston School, Dorset; Sunday 2-15 August 2009

A Summer School in Greek catering mainly for 16-25-year-olds, although a few older students may be accommodated.

Contact: send a stamped self-addressed envelope, size C5 (=half A4), from early December to Mrs Elizabeth Warren (Course Secretary), Claremont House, 5 Merlin Haven, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos., GL12 7BA Tel.:01453 842290

Click here to read a report on the 2008 JACT Greek Summer School.

2008 JACT Classical Civilisation/Ancient History Summer School

Repton School, Derbyshire; Saturday 5th July to Thursday 10th July 2008.

This Summer School is for students who want to either learn for the first time or increase knowledge of the Classical World through such topics as Myth, Epic, Tragedy, History and Language. The language lessons include Latin and Greek where both are taught from scratch unless requested otherwise.

Please check this page or contact Jo Howling, 47 Barnfield Crescent, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6WJ later in the year for further information. 

For more information about the 2008 School, click here. For a Student Application click here. For a Mature Student Application click here. To apply for a bursary, click here.

Click here to read a report on the 2007 JACT Classical Civilisation Summer School.

Age limit: 16-106!

2009 Durham Latin and Greek Summer School

The 16th Durham Summer School (2009) will be held at St John's College, Durham for one week, July 18th - 25th 2009

Run by Sunderland University's Centre for Lifelong Learning in Newcastle and offering courses at every level in both languages, this intensive week is suitable for sixth form students, undergraduates, teachers (epecially newly qualified), OU students and adults of all ages. Course fees include full-board accommodation in this attractive college very close to Durham Cathedral. There is also provision for non-residents. Full details are available from Jane Gilhespie, Centre for Lifelong Learning, 2nd floor, Bedson Building, King's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU.

For both application forms click here and here.

Lampeter Summer Workshop in Greek and Latin

University of Lampeter; 2-15 August 2009

Lampeter Summer Workshop in Greek and Latin at University of Wales, Lampeter, offering courses in Greek and Latin at five levels from Beginners to Advanced, as well as in Medieval latin and Renaissance Latin at advanced levels.The summer school is open to students of all ages. Courses can be taken on both a residential and non-residential basis. Please visit our website for further information and to download an application form ( http://www.lamp.ac.uk/classics ).

Contact:  Owen Hodkinson, Department of Classics, University of Wales, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7ED Tel.:01570 424723 or e-mail:
o.hodkinson@lamp.ac.uk.

London Summer School in Classics

King’s College London; Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 17 July 2008.

This Summer School offers classes in Latin and Greek at all levels, catering for all ages.

Contact :The Secretary, London Summer School in Classics 2008, Department of Classics, King’s College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS    Tel.:020 7848 2299 classics@kcl.ac.uk

For more information, click here.

For application form click here.

The Sandwell Latin, Greek & Classics Summer School

formerly the Rowley Regis Latin Summer School)

Sandwell College,Oldbury,West Midlands; 26th June to 4th July 2008

A non-residential summer school mainly aimed at local schools in the West Midlands.

Latin beginners are usually aged 13 or 14; older people however are welcome to join more advanced classes too.  Greek beginners normally have taken GCSE Latin.

 Contact:   Mr Myles Walker (Tel.: 0121 550 4695).  Postal enquiries to:Myles Walker, 17 Hartlebury Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 4PL

8-WEEK INTENSIVE LATIN AND GREEK SUMMER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

30th June- 21st August 2008

The Department of Classics offers an intensive 8-week summer school for beginners with parallel courses in Latin and Greek. The courses are primarily aimed at postgraduate students in diverse disciplines who need to acquire a knowledge of either of the languages for further study and research, and at teachers whose schools would like to reintroduce Latin and Greek into their curriculum.
In each language 6 weeks will be spent completing the basic grammar and a further 2 weeks will be spent reading simple, unadapted texts.

For further information and an application form see our website: http://www.ucc.ie/acad/classics/summ_sch.html

or contact Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics, University College Cork, Ireland, tel.: +353 21 4903618/2359, fax: +353 21 4903277, email: v.janssens@ucc.ie

ONE YEAR DIPLOMA IN LATIN OR GREEK

University College Cork, Ireland

The Department of Classics is offering, in conjunction with its intensive 8-week Summer School in Latin and Greek, the chance for students to acquire Latin from scratch to the level of a Bachelor's degree in just one year. The course is aimed primarily at postgraduate students in diverse disciplines who need to acquire knowledge of either of the languages for further study and research, and at teachers whose schools would like to reintroduce Latin into their curriculum.

The course starts on June 30th 2008 and consists of two parts. Part A requires completion of the Latin Summer School programme (25 ECTS credits). Part B consists of a total of 9 second and third year courses worth a total of 50ECTS credits which would be completed over the Autumn and Winter semesters here in Cork. The courses cover a variety of authors as well as a more detailed examination of grammar. One course running over both semesters is devoted to reading tailored to each student's need.

Further information on the Summer School can be found on our website:
http://www.ucc.ie/acad/classics/summ_sch.html
and for details about the Diploma in general and Part B specifically see www.ucc.ie/acad/classics/ and click on Diploma on the left hand side of the
screen.

Further enquiries about the Diploma programme should be directed to:

Dr. Konstantin Doulamis
Department of Classics
University College Cork
Ireland

Tel. +353-21-4902565/2359, Fax +353-21-4903277
E-mail: k.doulamis@ucc.ie

The University of Edinburgh Greek and Latin Summer School

Dates: 19th - 25th July 2009

Greek and Latin language and literature have been taught and studied at the University of Edinburgh ever since its foundation in 1583.

The Edinburgh Summer School offers intensive courses in Classical Greek, New Testament Greek, Byzantine Greek, Modern Greek, Classical Latin and Medieval Latin.

Tutors are experienced and dedicated teachers who are current and former members of staff at Edinburgh and other Universities.

Intensive courses will be offered at Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced levels in small groups. The Summer School also includes a full programme of lectures, workshops and social events.

We welcome adults of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience, whether your interest is academic, professional, for personal development, or just for fun.

For further information, please go to http://www.summer-school.hss.ed.ac.uk/greek/ or http://www.summer-school.hss.ed.ac.uk/latin/

Contacts:

Emma Black

Dr. Stephanie Winder (Greek Director)

Dr. Sandra Bingham (Latin Director)

The University of Edinburgh Greek and Latin Summer School

Classics

School of History, Classics and Archaeology

The University of Edinburgh

George Square

Edinburgh

EH8 9JX

 

Tel: (+44) 0131 650 3583 or 650 6689

email: Greek.SummerSchool@ed.ac.uk or Latin.SummerSchool@ed.ac.uk

SOCRATES FUNDING PROGRAM

COMENIUS & GRUNDTVIG  FANDED TRAINING EVENTS IN GREECE

For teachers
For teachers trainers
For teachers of Ancient Greek etc.

Titles of the training events,  published in the Comenius - Grundtvig Training Database :
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/

For full details click here.

SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOLS – CLASSICS

Each year, Year 12 students from maintained schools and colleges across the UK are invited to apply for the Sutton Trust Summer School. The students spend a week in Oxford, staying free of charge in one of the colleges. They take a course of study designed to complement their A-levels, which is taught by Oxford tutors and closely resembles that of a first year undergraduate. Students attend lectures and seminars in their chosen subject and work towards a mini-tutorial at the end of the week. The Summer School is funded by the Oxford University Widening Participation Strategy and the Sutton Trust with the aim of raising the aspirations of able young people and motivating students with the potential to obtain places at universities such as Oxford.

FOOD, ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL AND ACADEMIC COSTS ARE ALL COVERED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND THE SUTTON TRUST. 

For further details visit: www.classics.ox.ac.uk/outreach and click on ‘What’s on’. If you are interested in applying for a place for next year’s Sutton Trust Summer School for Classics in July 2008, you can drop Dr Allan a line: william.allan@univ.ox.ac.uk

Academia Latina

2nd –10th August 2008 Rome

One of the most important aims of EUROCLASSICA is to make pupils and students aware of the European dimension of Classics. EUROCLASSICA’s summer school will bring together young people from different European countries around a classical theme. The summer school will be held in Rome so that a theoretical and practical approach to classical topics could be made by combining lessons with instructional tours to museums and archaeological sites.

• requirements : be sure you have a valid travel and health insurance for this stay. Also bring a document  from your school testifying you are a student there, with the name of the school, address, country etc.
• As soon as accepted you must pay 150 Euro as confirmation and also send a letter with a presentation and tell how many years of Latin you have studied , what languages you speak and if there are any special needs concerning food etc.

For further information
E Schough Tarandi
Kolmilegränd 33
S 187 43 TÄBY
SWEDEN
Eva.Schoug.Tarandi@telia.com

deadline 15th February

The Academia Latina will only run with at least 20 participants!

Intensive Course on the Study and Performance of Ancient Greek Drama, 2008

The sixth Summer School, organised under the auspices of the European Network of Research and Documentation of Performances of Ancient Greek Drama, will be held at Epidauros from the 7th to the 20th July 2008. The title of the course will be "Exploring European Identities/Ideologies by means of (Re)presentations of Ancient Greek Drama". There will be a focus on "Adaptations".

Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduate students to attend this unique course, which centres academic and theatrical activities around the actual performances taking place in the ancient theatre of Epidauros at the time.

Participants also attend lectures by well-known European scholars, rehearsals, and meetings with artists.

The British members of the European Network are Oxford University and The Open University. In the first years of this course applications were submitted only from these two institutions, but applications are now invited from all British universities. Since it is likely that at most five places on the Intensive Course will be allocated to applicants from Britain, there are some criteria for selection which will be taken into account:

1. Applicants should be engaged on a postgraduate degree.

2. They should have a special interest in ancient Greek drama and its performance.

3. They should explain why they think that this course will be of particular interest to them.

4. They should ask their supervisor to send an academic reference under separate cover.

The fee for the course is 500 euros, which will cover accommodation, meals, ticket for performances, and archaeological visits. Travel to and from Epidauros has to be at the expense of the student. Please would applicants also indicate how likely it is that they will be able to raise sufficient funding to attend the course.

Please address applications to:

Professor Oliver Taplin
Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama, Classics Centre,
66 St. Giles',
Oxford OX1 3LU.
 

Applications must be received by Friday 1st February 2008 at the latest.

Bologna University Summer School in Latin Language and Classical Culture (16 June - 4 July 2008)

The Department of Classics (http://www.classics.unibo.it ) and the Department of International Relations of Bologna University are organizing a Summer School in Latin Language and Classical Culture.

The courses will be focused both on language and on literature; further classes will touch on moments of Roman history and the history of art, supplemented by visits to museums and archaeological sites (especially in Rome).

The course will be held in Bologna from 16 June to 4 July 2008 (three weeks) for a total of 60 hours (50 hours of classes + 10 hours of cultural activities).

No specific qualification is required for course admission. On the basis of their previous knowledge of the Latin language, the participants will be divided into classes of different levels (beginners and intermediate).

All tuition will be in English.

For further information (e.g. application form, credits, accommodation, etc.): http://www.unibo.it/summerschool/latin

E-mail: summerschool@unibo.it

Ancient Languages Summer Schools

Liverpool  4th-8th August 2008

Our week-long intensive courses in Ancient Languages are now planned for Summer 2008. Suitable for students 14+, the summer schools will provide those new to Classics with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language of their choice, Greek or Latin, at Beginners' level, while those with some linguistic experience will have the chance to consolidate their skills at Intermediate level. Prospective Undergraduates and Postgraduates are also specifically catered for with an intensive 5 day course in either Greek or Latin, from Beginners' through to advanced level. This course is intended to provide students with valuable experience and a head-start in their chosen area of study at university. The course is available for residential and non-residential students. More information and booking forms can be downloaded at www.classics08.co.uk, or by contacting Dr Eugénie Fernandes at info@classics08.co.uk. For an Application Form, click here.

Exploring the Classical World Summer School.

Courses for the Public at The University of Manchester, Summer 2008

Mon 30th June

Session 1: Introduction to Exploring the Classical World (Dr Georgina Muskett)
Session 2: The Athenian Acropolis and the Parthenon Frieze (Dr Georgina Muskett)
*Lecture (6.30 - 8.00pm): Odysseus and Agamemnon (Prof. David Langslow) HE078S07

Tues 1st July

Session 1: How to Build Rome in 5 Easy Steps (Dr Birgitta Hoffmann)
Session 2: Roman medicine and healers (Dr Clare Pilsworth)
*Lecture (5.00 - 6.30pm): Ovid?s Erotic Poetry (Prof. Roy Gibson) HE079S07

Wed 2nd July

Session 1: At the service of Rome- the City of Ostia (Dr Alessandra Pompili)
Session 2: Leptis Magna - Olive Oil magnates between East and West (Dr Birgitta Hoffman)
* Lecture (4.00 - 5.30pm): The Power of Pompeii (Prof. Tim Parkin) HE080S07

Starting at 10.30am each day in the Ellen Wilkinson Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd. Fee for the Full Summer School (not including accommodation or lunches) £175.00 (Course No: HE076S07)

*The lectures are bookable separately at £7 each by those not enrolled on the summer school

For an application form please visit: www.manchester.ac.uk/coursespublic Or ring 0161 275 3275

Lists of accommodation may be obtained from Courses for the Public reception.

Pre enrolment is required. (Telephone bookings not accepted.)

7th Theatre Summer Camp – Seminar 2008

«Exploring roles and scenes from life and theatre»

Spetses Isl., Greece, 23-29 August 2008

From the 23rd until the 29th of August 2008 the Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network is organising the 7th Theatre Summer Camp-Seminar on Spetses Isl., Greece, entitled “Exploring roles and scenes from life and theatre”.

In the friendly and relaxing environment of Anargyreios School by the seaside educators, actors, theatrologists, and students of Theater and Education will have the opportunity to explore the multiple functions of theatre/drama as an art form and a learning medium.

FACILITATORS: Dorothy Heathcote, drama educator, Dimitris Kataleifos, actor-director, Μaria Zannetou-Papacosta, drama educator, Koldo Vío, actor, clown, educator.

PROGRAMME:

Arrival- registration: Saturday 23/8/2008, 12.00-16.30.

Departure: Friday 29/8/2008 by 11.00.

ORGANIZED BY: Theatre/Drama & Education Network Info. 00302106541600, 00302610342991, 00306972267716

Email: theatro@theatroedu.gr, info@theatroedu.gr

Adm.: tel. 00302106541600

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE.

Balkan Heritage Field School

Balkan heritage (BH) field school (established 2003) implements projects in the areas of study, protection, restoration and promotion of sites, artifacts and practices presenting cultural heritage of Southeastern Europe. BH participants are students, scholars and volunteers from all over the World.

Balkan Heritage (BH) fieldschool is still accepting volunteers and students in following 2008 projects:

AVGUSTA TRAIANA-BEROE-BORUI rescue excavations (Bulgaria)
June 30 - August 16, 2008 (season dates). 3 field school sessions available. Rescue excavation at the Roman, Late Antique and Medieval period site beneath Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

STARA ZAGORA heritage workcamp (Bulgaria)
July 16-30, 2008. Rescue excavations and maintenance of archaeological sites in the town of Stara Zagora.

BITOLA heritage workcamp (Macedonia)
2-16 August, 2008. Excavations and maintenance of archaeological sites in the Hellenistic, Roman and Late Antique town of Heraclea Lyncestis near Bitola, Macedonia.

HERACLEA LYNCESTIS (Macedonia)
16-30 July, 2008 (season dates). 1 field school session available. Excavation at the Hellenistic, Roman, Late Antique town near Bitola, Macedonia

www.bhfieldschool.org

Balkan heritage field school

204 Sveta Troica Str.
BG-6004 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Phone/fax: +359 42 235 402
Phone: + 359 888 165 402
Icq: 475605931

Weekend Greek Courses

There are weekend Greek courses at various levels on dates from September to May each year at The University of Cambridge Board of Continuing Education
Contact: The Registrar
Madingley Hall
Madingley
Cambridge CB3 8AQ tel. 01954 210636

Grants for Greek Summer Schools

The JACT Greek Project offers grants to schools and summer schools (not to individuals) to support the teaching of Greek culture, civilisation and/or language (but not subsidy for school trips)
Contact: Dr Peter Jones
28 Akenside Terrace
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TN

Fieldwork Bursaries

The Schools Committee of the Roman Society, in conjunction with the Roman Research Trust, invites applications for its new archaeological fieldwork bursaries for 16 to 18 year olds. These bursaries are made available partly by funding from the Roman Society, and partly by funding from the Roman Research Trust. All eligible applications will be considered for support from both funds; successful candidates will be told which fund their support comes from. The bursaries are designed to cover costs of up to £150 per week to enable applicants to participate on an archaeological project. The project should have some link to Roman studies.

To apply candidates should contact first the director/principal investigator of the project they wish to join. The director should then write a short letter (no more than one side of A4) confirming his/her willingness to take the candidate on the project. This letter should also specify what and how training will be provided, noting the staff/supervisor: digger/student ratio. It should also confirm that the candidate, if accepted on the project, would be fully insured. Finally, a copy of the project risk assessment/health and safety guidelines should accompany the letter from the director.

The candidate should then send a copy of the director's letter and risk assessment, with a covering letter to Dr Helen Cockle, Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, Senate House, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU by 15 May 2005. The covering letter should outline the applicant's reasons for wishing to apply, their other sources of finance, and the amount requested. It should be clear from the letter exactly what costs the award is expected to cover. Candidates are advised that in the event of strong demand for these bursaries, it may not be possible to award grants to cover more than one week at a time.

Information on fieldwork opportunities may be found at www.Britarch.ac.uk/ (see 'fieldwork opportunities') or www.archaeology.co.uk/directory/index.asp?cat=1. Alternatively, candidates may seek information on opportunities in their local museum, library or university. The Roman Society is not able to make recommendations concerning individual projects.

Grants for the study of ancient mosaics

The Association for the Study and Preservation of Roman Mosaics (ASPROM) offers grants up to a maximum value of £500 (funds permitting) to support costs of travel and/or publication to do with the study of ancient mosaics. The deadline for the next round of applications is December 31 2008, and candidates will be informed of the outcome by late March 2009. For terms and conditions and a downloadable application form, please see the ASPROM website: http://www.asprom.org/about/grants.html.