RESOURCES IN CLASSICS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Archaeological Excavations of All Types
and Various Other Interesting Postings of Classical Persuasion

W.F. ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (AIAR) Jerusalem

Annually offers a number of fellowships to study art, art history or architecture in the Middle East. More information on these and other fellowships and applications forms are available on their website: (http://www.aiar.org/deadlines.html). These include Kress and Fulbright fellowships.

AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME CLASSICAL SUMMER SCHOOL

Annual. "The Classical Summer School of the American Academy in Rome offers teachers and graduate students the opportunity of learning about the development of Rome through site and museum visits." See the Web site for more information.

AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME SUMMER PROGRAM IN ARCHAEOLOGY

Annual, usually June-July. "The seven-week course teaches selected participants the objectives and methods of archaeology through instruction and hands-on experience in active archaeological research. The program is divided into two parts: three weeks in residence at the American Academy for lectures and the opportunity to study the monuments and sources offered by Rome itself, and four weeks on-site at an archaeological excavation." For more details, see the Web site.

THE AMERICAN CENTER OF ORIENTAL RESEARCH (AMMAN)

Several pre-doctoral archaeological and related area fellowships are offered, mostly for work in Jordan. For more information, see the Web site or contact: ACOR at 656 Beacon Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215 (Tel: 617-353-6571; Fax: 617-353-6575;

Email: acor@bu.edu

or: P.O. Box 2470, Amman, Jordan (Fax: 011-9626-534-4181).

ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Their famous collection of fieldwork opportunities all over the world. Check with each for details on credit, cost, etc.

ARCHAEOLOGY ON THE NET

Also a database of "fieldwork opportunities." Listings are in strict alphabetical order, rather than by countries or regions. [Lots of pop-up ads.]

THE BRITISH ACADEMY: OVERSEAS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES

Links to "eleven institutions engaged in academic research and fieldwork overseas, which are located in the Mediterranean region, the Near and Middle East, South and South-East Asia and East Africa...Archaeology has usually been perceived by most of the institutions and their scholarly constituencies as their core activity, but all have a wide spread of interests in other disciplines."

CENTER FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

The Center for American Archeology, Kampsville, Illinois sometimes has summer positions available. Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students. See the Web site for more information.

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE/ARCHAEOLOGY: CSA

This is a large collection "...devoted to advancing the use of digital technologies in the service of architectural history, archaeology, and related disciplines." Not just excavation opportunities.

CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGIAL EXCAVATIONS

From About.com. This is a database of worldwide opportunities in digs.

CYPRUS AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

"The Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) in Nicosia, Cyprus, welcomes scholars and students specializing in archaeology, history, and culture of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. CAAIR is located in central Nicosia close to the Cyprus Mueum, major libraries, and the main business and commercial district. The institute has hostel accommodations and excellent research facilities. For information on CAARI see [the Web site above].

POMPEII FIELD SCHOOL BLOG

An annual summer program. "We are pleased to announce the first season of a Field School related o a new research project, Social Hierarchy in Pompeii. This will investigate the inter-relations of the wide spectrum of urban society represented in Insula V, 2 at Pompeii." For more information, check the Web site.

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

"...an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas."

TEL DOR, ISRAEL EXCAVATIONS

Offered every summer. Check the Web site.

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Other Postings of a Classical Persuasion

• Departments of Classical Studies in North America
• Departments of Classical Studies in Europe. This also links to the front page of "Kirke", a collection of resources in Classics of all types. Primarily in German.
• Classics Graduate Schools all over the world

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Pre-doctoral fellowships in many areas related to classics and archaeology

Graduate Student Symposia in Classics and Archeology

Support for Study Abroad

Do you have or know of a summer Classics program to be listed here? Let me know... Adrienne DeAngelis (acd@efn.org)

A Miscellany of Summer Classics Programs

BAYLOR IN ITALY: ROME, ETRURIA, PAESTUM, CAPRI, AND POMPEII

Offered every summer. Baylor in Italy: Rome, Capri, Pompeii and Sicily. Program details: check their new, improved Web site.

The Web site has an online application form and additional details. For more information,please contact: John Thorburn, Director, Department of Classics, Box 97352, (254) 710-1399. Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798. (John_Thorburn@baylor.edu) [Not yet updated for 2006]

8-WEEK INTENSIVE LATIN AND GREEK SUMMER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

July 3rd - August 24th 2006 "The course is highly intensive, offering nearly two years of instruction over an 8 week period. It is aimed primarily at postgraduates in any discipline who require knowledge of either language for further study." See the Web site or contact Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics, University College Cork, Ireland, tel.: +353 21 4903618/2359, fax: +353 21 4903277, email: (v.janssens@ucc.ie)

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LATIN/GREEK INSTITUTE

"In summer 2005 the Latin/Greek Institute will once again offer basic programs in Latin and Greek from June 6 through August 16. We will also offer an upper level program in Latin, which will run from June 6 through July 26. For details please go to the Web site or contact Rita Fleischer (rfleischer@gc.cuny.edu; 212-817-2081). [Not yet updated for 2006]

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD TO GREECE

Offered every year. Professor Timothy F. Winters, Director. 31 May--1 July. "Austin Peay offers the opportunity for a unique program of study in Greece. Our program offers a look at Greece which is not solely focused on the ancient world, but includes much that is modern. Our goal is to introduce you to a complex country which has a rich ancient heritage, as well as a thriving modern culture." For more information and application forms, please visit the Web site.

• Timothy F. Winters
• Austin Peay State University
• Department of Languages and Literature
• P. O. Box 4487
• Clarksville, TN 37043

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SUMMER LATIN, GREEK, AND CLASSICS INSTITUTE

Various dates for the different programs. These include: Greek and Latin, Roman Art and Architecture, and the summers-only M.A. in Latin program. Deadline for applications is April 1, every year.

Other Postings of a Classical Persuasion

• Departments of Classical Studies in North America
• Departments of Classical Studies in Europe. This also links to the front page of "Kirke", a collection of resources in Classics of all types. Primarily in German.
• Classics Graduate Schools all over the world
• New Jersey Classical Association With many good links, especially for Latin studies.

  W.F. ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (AIAR) Jerusalem

  Annually offers a number of fellowships to study art, art history or architecture in the Middle East. More information on these and other fellowships and applications forms are available on their website: (http://www.aiar.org/deadlines.html). These include Kress and Fulbright fellowships.

  AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME CLASSICAL SUMMER SCHOOL

  Annual. "This six-week program is designed to provide qualified graduate students, mature undergraduates, and middle school, high school, and two-year college teachers with a well-founded understanding of the growth and development of the city of Rome through a careful study of material remains and literary sources." Scholarships are available. For more information, check the Web site or contact:

  • Programs Department
  • American Academy in Rome
  • 7 East 60th Street
  • NYC, NY 10022-1001
  • Send questions and comments to: (info@aarome.org)

  AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME SUMMER PROGRAM IN ARCHAEOLOGY

  Annual, usually June-July. "This seven-week program provides an overview of archaeological problems and methods for graduate students in all fields of classical studies. Three weeks of the program are spent in Rome studying monuments and other resources; the balance of the time is spent on-site at an archaeological excavation." For more details, see the Web site.

  THE AMERICAN CENTER OF ORIENTAL RESEARCH (AMMAN)

  Several pre-doctoral archaeological and related area fellowships are offered, mostly for work in Jordan. For more information, see the Web site or contact: ACOR at 656 Beacon Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215 (Tel: 617-353-6571; Fax: 617-353-6575;

  Email: acor@bu.edu

  or: P.O. Box 2470, Amman, Jordan (Fax: 011-9626-534-4181).

  ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

  Their famous collection of fieldwork opportunities all over the world. Check with each for details on credit, cost, etc.

  ARCHAEOLOGY ON THE NET

  Also a database of "fieldwork opportunities." Listings are in strict alphabetical order, rather than by countries or regions. [Lots of pop-up ads.]

  THE BRITISH ACADEMY: OVERSEAS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES

  Links to "eleven institutions engaged in academic research and fieldwork overseas, which are located in the Mediterranean region, the Near and Middle East, South and South-East Asia and East Africa...Archaeology has usually been perceived by most of the institutions and their scholarly constituencies as their core activity, but all have a wide spread of interests in other disciplines."

  CENTER FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

  The Center for American Archeology, Kampsville, Illinois sometimes has summer positions available. Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students. See the Web site for more information.

  CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE/ARCHAEOLOGY : CSA

  This is a large collection "...devoted to advancing the use of digital technologies in the service of architectural history, archaeology, and related disciplines." Not just excavation opportunities.

  CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGIAL EXCAVATIONS

  From About.com. This is a database of worldwide opportunities in digs.

  CYPRUS AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

  "The Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) in Nicosia, Cyprus, welcomes scholars and students specializing in archaeology, history, and culture of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. CAAIR is located in central Nicosia close to the Cyprus Mueum, major libraries, and the main business and commercial district. The institute has hostel accommodations and excellent research facilities. For information on CAARI see [the Web site above].

  
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  Other Postings of a Classical Persuasion

  • New Jersey Classical Association With many good links, especially for Latin studies.
  • Cyprus American Archaeological Resarch Institute Includes lists of artifacts, lectures, and conferences on Cypriot archaeology.
  • The New York Classical Club

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  A Miscellany of Summer Classics Programs

  Here is a much larger collection of Summer Courses in the Classics

  BAYLOR IN ITALY: ROME, ETRURIA, PAESTUM, CAPRI, AND POMPEII

  Offered every summer. Baylor in Italy: Rome, Capri, Pompeii and Sicily. Program details: check their new, improved Web site.

  The Web site has an online application form and additional details. For more information,please contact: John Thorburn, Director, Department of Classics, Box 97352, (254) 710-1399. Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798. (John_Thorburn@baylor.edu) [Not yet updated for 2006]

  8-WEEK INTENSIVE LATIN AND GREEK SUMMER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

  July 3rd - August 24th 2006 "The course is highly intensive, offering nearly two years of instruction over an 8 week period. It is aimed primarily at postgraduates in any discipline who require knowledge of either language for further study." See the Web site or contact Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics, University College Cork, Ireland, tel.: +353 21 4903618/2359, fax: +353 21 4903277, email: (v.janssens@ucc.ie)

  CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LATIN/GREEK INSTITUTE

  "In summer 2005 the Latin/Greek Institute will once again offer basic programs in Latin and Greek from June 6 through August 16. We will also offer an upper level program in Latin, which will run from June 6 through July 26. For details please go to the Web site or contact Rita Fleischer (rfleischer@gc.cuny.edu; 212-817-2081). [Not yet updated for 2006]

  AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD TO GREECE

  Offered every year. Professor Timothy F. Winters, Director. 31 May--1 July. "Austin Peay offers the opportunity for a unique program of study in Greece. Our program offers a look at Greece which is not solely focused on the ancient world, but includes much that is modern. Our goal is to introduce you to a complex country which has a rich ancient heritage, as well as a thriving modern culture." For more information and application forms, please visit the Web site.

  • Timothy F. Winters
  • Austin Peay State University
  • Department of Languages and Literature
  • P. O. Box 4487
  • Clarksville, TN 37043

  UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SUMMER LATIN, GREEK, AND CLASSICS INSTITUTE

  Various dates for the different programs. These include: Greek and Latin, Roman Art and Architecture, and the summers-only M.A. in Latin program. Deadline for applications is April 1, every year.

  
  Return to Resources Main Page
  Pre-doctoral fellowships in many areas related to classics and archaeology
  Graduate Student Symposia in Classics and Archeology
  Support for Study Abroad
  Do you have or know of a summer Classics program to be listed here? Let me know... Adrienne DeAngelis (acd@efn.org)
  
• Cyprus American Archaeological Resarch Institute Includes lists of artifacts, lectures, and conferences on Cypriot archaeology.
• The New York Classical Club

A Miscellany of Summer Classics Programs

BAYLOR IN ITALY: ROME, ETRURIA, PAESTUM, CAPRI, AND POMPEII

Offered every summer. Baylor in Italy: Rome, Capri, Pompeii and Sicily. Program details: check their new, improved Web site.

The Web site has an online application form and additional details. For more information,please contact: John Thorburn, Director, Department of Classics, Box 97352, (254) 710-1399. Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798. (John_Thorburn@baylor.edu) [Not yet updated for 2006]

8-WEEK INTENSIVE LATIN AND GREEK SUMMER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

July 3rd - August 24th 2006 "The course is highly intensive, offering nearly two years of instruction over an 8 week period. It is aimed primarily at postgraduates in any discipline who require knowledge of either language for further study." See the Web site or contact Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics, University College Cork, Ireland, tel.: +353 21 4903618/2359, fax: +353 21 4903277, email: (v.janssens@ucc.ie)

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LATIN/GREEK INSTITUTE

"In summer 2005 the Latin/Greek Institute will once again offer basic programs in Latin and Greek from June 6 through August 16. We will also offer an upper level program in Latin, which will run from June 6 through July 26. For details please go to the Web site or contact Rita Fleischer (rfleischer@gc.cuny.edu; 212-817-2081). [Not yet updated for 2006]

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD TO GREECE

Offered every year. Professor Timothy F. Winters, Director. 31 May--1 July. "Austin Peay offers the opportunity for a unique program of study in Greece. Our program offers a look at Greece which is not solely focused on the ancient world, but includes much that is modern. Our goal is to introduce you to a complex country which has a rich ancient heritage, as well as a thriving modern culture." For more information and application forms, please visit the Web site.

• Timothy F. Winters
• Austin Peay State University
• Department of Languages and Literature
• P. O. Box 4487
• Clarksville, TN 37043

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SUMMER LATIN, GREEK, AND CLASSICS INSTITUTE

Various dates for the different programs. These include: Greek and Latin, Roman Art and Architecture, and the summers-only M.A. in Latin program. Deadline for applications is April 1, every year.