Sydney University: Latin Summer School – Applications Now Open

The 22nd Latin Summer School
Education Building, the University of Sydney
Monday January 18-Friday January 22, 2016

The Latin Summer School held annually in January at the University of Sydney, was founded by the late Professor Kevin Lee and Dr Trevor Evans. It attracts about 200 students of all ages, from 14 up. It consists of daily tutorial sessions on a wide selection of Latin texts (provided) at all levels from beginners to advanced. The tutorials are conducted by experienced teachers from universities and schools in NSW and ACT.

In addition there is a series of lectures (a choice of two each day, except for the first day when there is a key note lecture). These lectures cover a wide variety of topics of classical interest.

There is plenty of opportunity for social inter-action and the week concludes with a barbecue for all.

In 2016 there will be two competitions as in 2015: a Neo-Latin poetry translation, and a Classical/Neo-Latin prose translation which will be based on various Neo-Latin sources.

This year there will be a Diurna Competition: two prizes of $150 each will be awarded for an original 450 word contribution on any subject related to the Classical Word. This could take the form of a revue of an exhibition, a book, a film, a play, an opera/ballet, a game etc. or even a mini story.

For full information, and to register for the Latin Summer School, please visit: http://www.latinsummerschool.com.au/

Kenneth Moss Bursary

Thanks to a generous donation in memory of Dr Kenneth Moss AM (Chancellor of the University of Newcastle, NSW), a Bursary is available for one student to attend the Latin Summery School each year. The closing date for bursary applications is January 6, 2016.