Gennadius Library Medieval Greek Program Grant

American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)

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Eligible organizations

  • A minimum of two years of college-level or post-doctoral Classical Greek (or the equivalent) is required.
  • The American School is not a degree-granting institution.

Other requirements

  • The program is offered at the intermediate to advanced level for up to twelve graduate students in any field of late antique, post-antique, Byzantine or medieval studies at universities worldwide; preference may be given to students who have limited access to instruction in Byzantine Greek at…
  • If there are available slots, post-doctoral scholars affiliated with any university worldwide may also be considered.

Overview

The Medieval Greek Summer Session at the Gennadius Library Program is a month-long intensive course designed for graduate students with a solid background in Classical Greek. It focuses on Medieval Greek language and philology through the study of primary sources and various literary genres. Participants will benefit from daily translations, tutorials, and visits to significant cultural sites in Greece. Scholarships are available to cover tuition and related expenses, making this an invaluable opportunity for students in related fields.

The Gennadius Library offers a Medieval Greek Summer Session focused on the teaching of Medieval Greek. The Medieval Greek Summer Session, which was inaugurated in 2005, is offered every other year.
The Library invites applications for a month-long Summer Session for Medieval Greek at the Intermediate to Advanced Level.
Format
The month-long full-time program will include daily translation of Byzantine texts; introduction to Greek paleography and Byzantine book culture; use of the collections of the Gennadius Library; visits to area museums and libraries including the Byzantine and Christian, Benaki, and Epigraphical Museums; and visits outside Athens including Corinth, Mistra, Thessaloniki, and Hosios Loukas.
Funding
Up to twelve scholarships cover the costs of tuition, School fees, housing, required travel within Greece, and museum and site fees.

Eligibility

The program is offered at the intermediate to advanced level for up to twelve graduate students in any field of late antique, post-antique, Byzantine or medieval studies at universities worldwide; preference may be given to students who have limited access to instruction in Byzantine Greek at their home institutions. A minimum of two years of college-level or post-doctoral Classical Greek (or the equivalent) is required. If there are available slots, post-doctoral scholars affiliated with any university worldwide may also be considered.The American School is not a degree-granting institution.

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