22 de mayo de 2013

Convocatoria de Becas 2013-14 (Academia Vivarium Novum)


Announcement of Competition Latin, Greek and Humanities 
at the Academy Vivarium Novum in Rome – Italy 
Academic year 2013-2014

  The Academy Vivarium Novum is offering ten full tuition scholarships for high school students of the European Union (16-18 years old) and ten full tuition scholarships  for University students (18-24 years old) of any part of the world. The scholarships will cover all of the costs of room, board, teaching and didactic materials for courses to be held from October 7, 2013 until June 14, 2014 on the grounds of the Academy’s campus at Rome.

  Application letters must be sent to info@vivariumnovum.net by July 15th in order to receive consideration.

  A good knowledge of the fundamental of Latin and Greek is required.

  The courses will be as follows:
  • Latin language (fundamental and advanced)
  • Greek language (fundamental and advanced)
  • Latin composition
  • Roman History
  • Ancient Latin literature
  • History of ancient Philosophy
  • Renaissance and Neo-Latin literature
  • Latin and Greek music and poetry
  • Classics reading seminars
  The goal is to achieve a perfect command of both Latin and Greek through a total immersion in the two languages in order to master without any hindrances the texts and concepts which have been handed down from the ancient times, middle ages, the Renaissance period and modern era, and to cultivate the humanities in a manner similar to the  Renaissance humanists.

   All the classes will be conducted in Latin, except for Greek classes which will be conducted in ancient Greek.

  In the letter the prospective student should indicate the following:
1. Full name;
2. Date and location of birth;
3. What school you currently attend;
4. How long you have studied Latin and/or Greek;
5. Which authors and works you have read;
6. Other studies and primary interests outside of school.

  In addition, please attach a recent passport/ID photograph.

(For more information about the Academy, you may visit the website http://www.vivariumnovum.net)

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