NEW: Summer program / Learn Greek in Greece

Ἑλληνίζωμεν ἐν τῇ Ἑλλάδι / Ancient Greek Summer Holidays (July 24-31, 2021)

[1] For this class you should have some prior experience speaking Ancient Greek. Alternatively, you should have very good theoretical knowledge of the language and be willing to activate this knowledge for day-to-day communication.

Description

Learn Ancient Greek in modern Greece and join us this summer on the blue shores of the Northern Peloponnese: We will create an environment in which full immersion is highly encouraged and that will allow you to practice your language skills in daily conversations with like-minded peers. Each day, there will be different reading classes and workshops conducted in Ancient Greek. On your day off you can choose to either relax on the beach or to join us on a trip to Delphi. For more details see the program below or contact us at: info@triodos-trivium.com.

Price

Standard: 550€
Students: 250€
Students under 25 years of age: 200€

We offer an early bird discount of 10% for registrations that are paid before June 15.

⟹ Early bird discount: 495€ (Standard) / 225€ (Students) / 175€ (Students under 25)

There are only limited seats available (max. 15 participants).

We are very grateful to epiStoa for their sponsorship. https://epistoa.eu

[1] For this class you should have some prior experience speaking Ancient Greek. Alternatively, you should have very good theoretical knowledge of the language and be willing to activate this knowledge for day-to-day communication.

Program

Saturday (Jul 24)
Welcome, joint dinner

Sunday (Jul 25)
9-10 AM^[2]     Reading Group I (ὁ πρῶτος Ἀλκιβιάδης τοῦ Πλάτωνος, R. Toledo)
10 11 AM       Reading Group II (Plutarch’s Πῶς δεῖ τὸν νέον ποιημάτων ἀκούειν/How the Young Should Study Poetry; M. Kopf)
11-12 AM       Reading Group III (Animal Stories: Aisopos & Physiologos; J. Teichmann)

5-6 PM            Workshop: Ancient Greek Jokes (J. Teichmann)

Monday (Jul 26)
9-10 AM         Reading Group I
10-11 AM       Reading Group II
11-12 AM       Reading Group III

5-6 PM            Workshop: Reciting Ancient Poetry (M. Kopf)

Tuesday (Jul 27)
9-10 AM         Reading Group I
10-11 AM       Reading Group II
11-12 AM       Reading Group III

5-6 PM            Workshop: Playing the Lyre or Anacreon’s poetry (R. Toledo)

Wednesday (Jul 28)
no reading sessions; time for individual activities; visit to Delphi (optional)

Thursday (Jul 29)
9-10 AM         Reading Group I
10-11 AM       Reading Group II
11-12 AM       Reading Group III

5-6 PM            Workshop: Ancient Greek Riddles (J. Teichmann)

Friday (Jul 30)
9-10 AM         Reading Group I
10-11 AM       Reading Group II
11-12 AM       Reading Group III

5-6 PM            Workshop: Homer (M. Kopf)

Saturday (Jul 31)
Joint breakfast, farewell

[2] These are “academic hours” that allow for a 10-minute break between sessions. The exact times are: 9:00-9:50; 10:00-10:50; 11:00-11:50.

FAQ

What if I register but then have to cancel the class due to international travel restrictions or personal reasons?
You will receive a full refund of the course fee.

What if the course will not take place?
You will receive a full refund of the course fee. As an alternative, we will offer an online class that you will be welcome to join at a reduced price.

How do I get to the Hellenikon Idyllion?
For directions, visit the homepage of the Hellenikon Idyllion: www.idyllion.eu

If you keep in touch with us, we may be able to meet up in Athens and travel to Selianitika together!

Is lodging included in the course fee?
No, lodging needs to be booked seperately with Andreas Drekis, the owner of the Hellenikon Idyllion. You can contact Andreas here:
E-Mail: info@idyllion.eu
Tel.: 0030-26910-72488 or 0030 210-3461034
Homepage: www.idyllion.eu

Are there discounts or funding available?
Yes, for participants with a tighter budget who are note eligible for the students discount we can offer partial funding depending on their personal circumstances. Please contact us for more information.

How do I register?
Just send an email to: info@triodos-trivium.com

We’ll be glad to hear from you!

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