Venice-Princeton Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun
Keiko Ono
We are happy to announce the 2nd Summer School in Classical Chinese and Japanese, co-sponsored by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Princeton University, July 3rd to 28th, 2023 at Ca’ Foscari, University of Venice. Please see details below.
Summer School in Classical Chinese and Japanese
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice & Princeton University
Visit one of the world’s most famous cities
Learn Classical Chinese or Japanese/Kanbun in an international environment
Get academic credits during a summer abroad
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 programmes at
Ca’ Foscari and Princeton. In addition to language classes, students will follow 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 3th to 28th, 2023 (4 weeks)
Location: Venice, Italy – Ca’ Foscari University, School for International Education (SIE)
Credits: 12 ECTS or equivalent of one full semester (60 classroom hours plus additional lectures)
Fees: € 1.000,00 (accommodation not included)
Programme directors: Professors Tiziana Lippiello (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy) and Martin Kern (Princeton University, USA)
Course Instructors: Professors Attilio Andreini (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy) and Keiko Ono (Princeton University, USA)
Study options
Track A – Classical Chinese
The course provides the fundamentals of classical Chinese grammar through the reading and analysis of passages of premodern Chinese historical and literary texts.
Prerequisites: one year of modern Chinese language.
Track B - Classical Japanese/Kanbun
The course provides the fundamentals of classical Japanese and kanbun grammar along with readings in the major genres of premodern Japanese historical and literary texts.
Prerequisites: at least one year of modern Japanese language.
Fees
The fees include all tuition, access to University facilities and services, course materials and issue of final transcript.
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