Call for Applications: Venice-Princeton Summer School in Classical Chinese & Classical Japanese/Kanbun

Call for Applications
Venice-Princeton Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun

The Ca’ Foscari – Princeton Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun is unique in its kind. It offers two tracks of comprehensive, grammar-focused instruction which are designed especially for students who wish to develop their linguistic expertise for graduate study in any discipline of premodern China or Japan.

Both tracks are taught by the principal instructors of the classical language programs at Ca’ Foscari and Princeton. In addition to language classes, students will be offered a lecture series on topics in premodern Chinese and Japanese culture (history, literature, thought). Both tracks welcome students who are beginners in Classical Chinese or Japanese, as well as those who already have some background foundation.

Dates: July 4 to 29 (4 weeks)
Location: Venice, Italy – Ca’ Foscari University, School for International Education (SIE)
Application Deadline: March 31st

Credits: 12 ECTS or equivalent of one full semester (80 classroom hours plus additional lectures)
Fees and Costs: € 1.300,00…