Courses in Romanian Language, Culture and Civilization
-14th edition
Brasov, July 13th-August 2nd
Learn Romanian in Romania!
The Romanian Cultural Institute organizes courses in Romanian language,
culture and civilization in the 12th century citadel of Brasov. A multicultural
environment, Brasov (Corona, Kronstradt, Brasso) was renown as a big medieval
trade centre, but also as a cultural and academic fortress. Brasov is the place
where the first sparkle of an anticommunist uprising appeared in 1987.
The Structure of the Programme
A. Intensive courses in Romanian language:
1. Beginners level - this level aims to ensure the achievement of basic
writing and speaking skills; at the end of the programme students are expected
to be able to understand and formulate short sentences relating to basic
necessities and forms of politeness.
2. Intermediate level - the courses aims to upgrade the acquired knowledge
with an emphasis on conversational skills, by means of creative activities.
3. Advanced level - the students will improve their speaking and writing
skills, and will practice communication in complicated and complex situations
The courses in Romanian language are based on a flexible curriculum, adapted
to the students needs, combining basic vocabulary and grammar lessons, group
and individual activities that aim to develop fluency in communication and to
consolidate grammar structures. The language course support includes textbooks,
literary and historical texts, folklore, newspaper articles, audio-visual
means.
In order to improve the efficiency of the courses, the participants are
enrolled in several study groups, based on an initial language test. Each study
group is made of 10-12 students.
The instructors are native Romanian speakers and universities graduates. The
Romanian Cultural Institute selects experienced lecturers, according to their
professional skills but also for their friendly attitude, enthusiasm and
patience. The instructors come from the University of Brasov and the University
of Bucharest
Certificate of Attendance: At the end of the programme students will undergo
a test assessing their Romanian speaking and writing skills. As a result, they
will obtain a qualification grade. All the students who have attended at least
90% of the daily classes will obtain a certificate of attendance.
B. Courses in Romanian culture and civilization: Lectures, given in English,
cover local history, literature, Transyilvanian traditions, ethnography,
cinema, politics, journalism and are recommended to all those who wish to
deepen their knowledge about various aspects of Romanian culture and
civilization. The talks are given by university professors and researchers from
Bucharest and Brasov, professionals with a deep understanding of their fields
of expertise.
C. Creative Workshops
1. Creative writing (for advanced students)
2. 19th century Ball dancing
3. Clay modeling
4. Retro-costumes (19th century)
Services and Facilities
Location: The courses take place in the city of Brasov (300.000 inhabitants),
Official opening of the programme: July 13th, 2008.
Closing ceremony - August 2nd, 2008.
Classes will take place at the Faculty of Letters (M Building) of the
University Transylvania Brasov. The workshops are to held at the Muresenilor
Memorial House, Stefan Baciu Memorial House and the Brasov Opera.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - lessons in Romanian
language (on 3 levels). A class lasts 50 minutes. The lectures in Romanian
culture and civilization and the creative workshops will take place in the
afternoon, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Cultural and Sightseeing Program:
- The students will be able to attend film screening twice a week, followed
by debates with directors, producers and film critiques. The productions are
signed by reknown Romanian film directors, awarded with prizes at the great
European film festivals - Thessaloniki (Greece), Paris (France), Cottbus
(Germany), Trieste (Italy), Bratislava (Slovakia), Cluj (Romania), Cannes
(France).
- Documentation visits shall be organized during week-ends in the Old City of
Brasov, the fortified Saxon castles Harman, Prjemer, Viscri, the Bran castle,
the Rupea fortress, the Cezar Petrescu Memorial House in Busteni, the Peles
Complex in Sinaia (Peles, Pelisor, Foisor), the George Enescu Memorial House in
Sinaia, the Sinca Noua village (an event organized within the ICR program The
last folk rhapsodes, a series of Romanian traditional music, meant to get the
urban public acquainted with genuine folklore). These site visits benefit from
the informed comments of young historians, sociologists, music critiques and
art historians, specialized in researching the region, its history, traditions
and the exceptional socio-cultural and ethnographic milieu maintained in this
area of Romania. Moreover, contests on historical and anthropological issues in
the Old Fortress and the fortified towers will be organized.
- The ball dancing (especially the Romana dance, en vogue with the Brasov
families in the second half of the 19th century) will be co-ordinated by a
choreographer from the Brasov Opera and will be exemplified by a couple of
professional ballet dancers.
Accommodation during the whole period (single or double rooms) will be made
in 3 stars hotels located within a walkable distance from the Faculty of
Letters and are valid until August 2nd, 12.00 pm.
Meals: breakfast included at each hotel location; lunch and dinner are served
at the hotels restaurant.
Registration of participants: Saturday, July 13th at the reception of the
hotel.
Applications
The minimum age for attendance is 18.
The completed application form, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a copy of
the passport (the page with the personal data) and a copy confirming the
payment of the participation fee are to be sent to the Romanian Cultural
Institute.
The deadline for enrollment is July 1st, 2008. Due to the limited number of
places, applications should be registered as soon as possible.
The official enrollment in the course is notified in writing by the Romanian
Cultural Institute.
Participation Fee: 960 EUROs (950 EUROs + 10 EUROs registration fee)
The participation fee covers the following expenses: registration, tuition,
workshops, trips, other additional activities included in the programme and
meals.
The costs for accommodation at the hotel (single or double rooms) will be
covered by the Romanian Cultural Institute.
The participation fee does not cover the international or internal transport,
the entrance visa (if needed) or any other additional hotel services.
Students might apply for 4 full grants (that cover the participation fee) or
4 partial (that cover between 25% and 50% of the participation fee). A
reference letter from a professor or from someone familiar with the students
work is an advantage. The deadline for grant applicants is June 20th, 2008.
Important! The participants are responsible to purchase their own
international health insurances. The organizers will not cover the costs of
hospitalization or other medical services.
Payment conditions:
- The total sum for the participation to the programme (960 EUROs) must be
received before the arrival.
- Please write the applicants name and "The Romanian Cultural Institute" on
all the documents relating to bank transfer of funds.
- All bank charges fall into the responsibility of the applicant.
Method of payment:
- Participants must pay the fee only by bank transfer into the bank account
of the Romanian Cultural Institute - Code IBAN RO63RNCB0072049713640004
- Bank Address: Banca Comerciala Romana SA, Calea Victoriei 155, Sector 1 -
Bucharest, Romania, SWIFT CODE: RNCB RO BU.
ABOUT US
For applications/additional information:
THE ROMANIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE
COURSES IN ROMANIAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
38, Aleea Alexandru 011824, Sector 1 - Bucharest, Romania
-Programme Co-ordinator: Mona Moldoveanu
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Phone: (4) 0317 100 618, (4) 0317 100 621; Fax:
(4) 0317 100 620
-Director of the Domestic Programs Department: Oana-Valentina Suciu
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Phone: (4) 0317 100 616, Fax: (4) 0317 100 606
-Program Assistants: Denisa Mirena Piscu: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sorin Cucerai: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please visit http://www.icr.ro/cursuri_brasov.
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