LINGUIST List 25.1422
Tue
Mar 25 2014
Summer Schools: Leiden
Summer School in Languages and
Linguistics/Leiden, Netherlands
Editor for this issue:
Malgorzata Cavar <gosialinguistlist.org>
Date: 25-Mar-2014
From: Anne Rose Haverkamp
<a.r.haverkamp
hum.leidenuniv.nl>
Subject: Leiden Summer School
in Languages and Linguistics/Leiden,
Netherlands
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Leiden Summer School in Languages and
Linguistics
Host Institution: Leiden University Centre for
Linguistics
Coordinating Institution: Leiden University
Centre for Linguistics
Website:
http://www.hum.leiden.edu/summerschool/
Dates: 14-Jul-2014 - 25-Jul-2014
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Focus: The 9th Leiden Summer School in
Languages and Linguistics will be held from 14
until 25 July 2014 at the Faculty of Humanities
of Leiden University. The Summer School offers
a number of courses on a wide range of subjects
in the field of languages and linguistics. The
Summer School of 2014 will offer nine different
programmes, most of which consist of four
courses. Please note that you can put together
your own programme by selecting specific
courses from several programmes.
The programmes we offer are: Indo-European
Programme I, Indo-European Programme II,
Semitic Programme, Iranian Programme, Germanic
Programme, Indological Programme, Caucasian
Programme, Russian Programme and Descriptive
Programme.
Minimum Education Level: BA
Description:
Teaching language. All courses are taught in
English, which means that good knowledge of the
English language is a basic requirement. The
courses of the Russian Programme are (mainly)
taught in Russian.
Lunch. Lunch is not included in the tuition
fee. However, a warm lunch will be provided
daily at the same location as the courses.
Participanting in the joint lunch is possible
for an additional € 65,- (for all 10 days of
the Summer School, € 6,50 per day).
Extra-curricular activities. Apart from the
classes, some extra-curricular activities will
be planned during the Summer School, which are
included in the tuition fee.
Opening reception. In the afternoon of Sunday,
July 14th, an opening reception will be held.
Attending the reception is not obligatory, but
offers all participants an opportunity to get
to know each other and their teachers in an
informal setting.
Farewell dinner. After the last classes on
Friday, July 26th, a joint dinner will end the
Summer School in a festive way. At this
occassion, all participants will receive their
certificates.
Evening programme. In the evening, a few
lectures will be held on different linguistic
topics. The programme will appear online in due
course.
Course(s) Offered:
Indo-European I
The first Indo-European Programme (which
presupposes no previous knowledge of
Indo-European linguistics) will consist of four
courses: Historical Grammar of Tocharian, The
Hittite Language, Reading Tocharian Texts, and
an Introduction to Proto-Indo-European
Phonology and Morphology. The students may of
course also choose a course from other programs
(Germanic, Iranian or Caucasian).
Indo-European II
The second Indo-European Programme will consist
of four courses: The Homeric Kunstsprache,
Indo-European Syntax, The Glottalic Theory, and
Indo-European Mythology.
Semitic
The Semitic Programme will consist of four
courses: Ugaritic, Biblical Hebrew,
Neo-Aramaic, and Historical Grammar of Arabic.
For some of the students, the course "The
Structure of Iraqw in a Cushitic and a
typological perspective" from the Descriptive
Linguistics programme may also be of
interest.
Iranian
The Iranian Programme will consist of four
courses: Sogdian, Khotanese, Ossetic, and Old
Persian.
Germanic
The Germanic Programme will consist of three
courses: Old High German, Old English, and Old
Frisian.
Indological
The Indological Programme will consist of four
courses: Features of Vedic Poetry, The syntax
of Vedic Prose, Readings in anonymous Śaiva
Literature, and Royal Encomiums in the
Raghuvamśa and in early mediaeval Sanskrit
inscriptions.
Caucasian
The Caucasian Programme will consist of four
courses: Avar, Armenian, Ossetic, and
Georgian.
Russian
The Russian Programme will consist of three
courses: Master Class Active Russian (slot 1
and 2 in week 1), Masterclass Techniques for
Interpreters Dutch-Russian or English-Russian
(slot 1 and 2 in week 2) and the Master Class
Russian Literature: Just outsite the literary
canon (slot 3 and 4 in week 1 and 2).
Descriptive
The Descriptive Linguistics Programme will
consist of four courses: The structure of
Iraqw, Typology of Focus, Tone: Fieldwork and
analysis, and Technology for Linguistic
Fieldwork.
Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
Subject Languages: Arabic, Standard
English
German
Greek, Ancient
Hebrew
Hebrew, Ancient
Russian
Language Families: Germanic
Indo-European
Tuition: Euro 175.00-525.00
Tuition Explanation: €525 for 3 or 4 courses /
timeslots
€375 for 2 courses / timeslots
€225 for1 course / timeslot
There is a special rate for registered
BA/MA/PhD students, who pay:
€425 for 3 or 4 courses / timeslots
€300 for 2 courses / timeslots
€175 for 1 course / timeslot
Fee includes tuition, study materials,
extra-curricular activities, coffee and tea
during breaks, welcome reception and farewell
dinner.
Registration: 01-Mar-2014 to 07-Jul-2014
Contact Person: Anne Rose Haverkamp
Email: summerschool
hum.leidenuniv.nl
Apply on the web:
http://www.hum.leiden.edu/summerschool/practical-information/registration.html
Registration Instructions:
Please note that you have to register before
May 15th if you want to use the accommodation
we offer. All information is on our website.
Page Updated: 25-Mar-2014