Summer Courses in Romanian Language, Culture and Civilization - Brasov (Romania)
IOA
-14th edition
Brasov, July 13th-August 2nd
Learn Romanian in Romania!
The Romanian Cultural Institute organizes courses in Romanian
language, culture and civilization in the 12th century citadel of
Brasov. A multicultural environment, Brasov (Corona, Kronstradt,
Brasso) was renown as a big medieval trade centre, but also as a
cultural and academic fortress. Brasov is the place where the first
sparkle of an anticommunist uprising appeared in 1987.
The Structure of the Programme
A. Intensive courses in Romanian language:
1. Beginners’ level - this level aims to ensure the achievement of
basic writing and speaking skills; at the end of the programme
students are expected to be able to understand and formulate short
sentences relating to basic necessities and forms of politeness.
2. Intermediate level - the courses aims to upgrade the acquired
knowledge with an emphasis on conversational skills, by means of
creative activities.
3. Advanced level - the students will improve their speaking and
writing skills, and will practice communication in complicated and
complex situations
The courses in Romanian language are based on a flexible curriculum,
adapted to the students’ needs, combining basic vocabulary and grammar
lessons, group and individual activities that aim to develop fluency
in communication and to consolidate grammar structures. The language
course support includes textbooks, literary and historical texts,
folklore, newspaper articles, audio-visual means.
In order to improve the efficiency of the courses, the participants
are enrolled in several study groups, based on an initial language
test. Each study group is made of 10-12 students.
The instructors are native Romanian speakers and universities
graduates. The Romanian Cultural Institute selects experienced
lecturers, according to their professional skills but also for their
friendly attitude, enthusiasm and patience. The instructors come from
the University of Brasov and the University of Bucharest.
Certificate of Attendance: At the end of the programme students will
undergo a test assessing their Romanian speaking and writing skills.
As a result, they will obtain a qualification grade. All the students
who have attended at least 90% of the daily classes will obtain a
certificate of attendance.
B. Courses in Romanian culture and civilization: Lectures, given in
English, cover local history, literature, Transyilvanian traditions,
ethnography, cinema, politics, journalism and are recommended to all
those who wish to deepen their knowledge about various aspects of
Romanian culture and civilization. The talks are given by university
professors and researchers from Bucharest and Brasov, professionals
with a deep understanding of their fields of expertise.
C. Creative Workshops
1. Creative writing (for advanced students)
2. 19th century Ball dancing
3. Clay modeling
4. Retro-costumes (19th century)
Services and Facilities
Location: The courses take place in the city of Brasov (300.000
inhabitants),
Official opening of the programme: July 13th, 2008.
Closing ceremony - August 2nd, 2008.
Classes will take place at the Faculty of Letters (M Building) of the
University Transylvania Brasov. The workshops are to held at the
Muresenilor Memorial House, Stefan Baciu Memorial House and the Brasov
Opera.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - lessons in
Romanian language (on 3 levels). A class lasts 50 minutes. The
lectures in Romanian culture and civilization and the creative
workshops will take place in the afternoon, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Cultural and Sightseeing Program:
- The students will be able to attend film screening twice a week,
followed by debates with directors, producers and film critiques. The
productions are signed by reknown Romanian film directors, awarded
with prizes at the great European film festivals - Thessaloniki
(Greece), Paris (France), Cottbus (Germany), Trieste (Italy),
Bratislava (Slovakia), Cluj (Romania), Cannes (France).
- Documentation visits shall be organized during week-ends in the Old
City of Brasov, the fortified Saxon castles Harman, Prjemer, Viscri,
the Bran castle, the Rupea fortress, the Cezar Petrescu Memorial House
in Busteni, the Peles Complex in Sinaia (Peles, Pelisor, Foisor), the
George Enescu Memorial House in Sinaia, the Sinca Noua village (an
event organized within the ICR program “The last folk rhapsodes”, a
series of Romanian traditional music, meant to get the urban public
acquainted with genuine folklore). These site visits benefit from the
informed comments of young historians, sociologists, music critiques
and art historians, specialized in researching the region, its
history, traditions and the exceptional socio-cultural and
ethnographic milieu maintained in this area of Romania. Moreover,
contests on historical and anthropological issues in the Old Fortress
and the fortified towers will be organized.
- The ball dancing (especially the Romana dance, en vogue with the
Brasov families in the second half of the 19th century) will be co-
ordinated by a choreographer from the Brasov Opera and will be
exemplified by a couple of professional ballet dancers.
Accommodation during the whole period (single or double rooms) will be
made in 3 stars hotels located within a walkable distance from the
Faculty of Letters and are valid until August 2nd, 12.00 pm.
Meals: breakfast included at each hotel location; lunch and dinner are
served at the hotel’s restaurant.
Registration of participants: Saturday, July 13th at the reception of
the hotel.
Applications
The minimum age for attendance is 18.
The completed application form, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a
copy of the passport (the page with the personal data) and a copy
confirming the payment of the participation fee are to be sent to the
Romanian Cultural Institute.
Participation Fee: 960 EUROs (950 EUROs + 10 EUROs registration fee)
The participation fee covers the following expenses: registration,
tuition, workshops, trips, other additional activities included in the
programme and meals.
The costs for accommodation at the hotel (single or double rooms) will
be covered by the Romanian Cultural Institute.
The participation fee does not cover the international or internal
transport, the entrance visa (if needed) or any other additional hotel
services.
Important! The participants are responsible to purchase their own
international health insurances. The organizers will not cover the
costs of hospitalization or other medical services.
ABOUT US
For applications/additional information:
THE ROMANIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE
COURSES IN ROMANIAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
38, Aleea Alexandru 011824, Sector 1 - Bucharest, Romania
-Programme Co-ordinator: Mona Moldoveanu
E-mail: mo...@icr.ro; Phone: (4) 0317 100 618, (4) 0317 100 621; Fax:
(4) 0317 100 620
-Director of the Domestic Programs Department: Oana-Valentina Suciu
E-mail: oana....@icr.ro; Phone: (4) 0317 100 616, Fax: (4) 0317 100
606
-Program Assistants: Denisa Mirena Piscu: denisa...@icr.ro
Sorin Cucerai: sorin....@icr.ro
Please visit http://www.icr.ro/cursuri_brasov.