Educational Seminars: 2010 Greece Classics Program (GCP)

Eligibility:

• US Citizenship
• A BA or MA degree
• Three years of teaching experience
• Be a high school or 4-year college teacher
• Currently teach Latin, Greek, Classical Studies or Ancient History
• Submit a separate application to American School of Classical Studies at Athens (www.ascsa.edu.gr)

Length:

The 2010 Greece Classics Seminar includes a pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC, a six- week seminar (starting in mid-June), and a virtual debrief at the conclusion of the seminar.

Price:

All travel and program expenses are supported by American Councils, through its grant with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State.

Deadline:

January 4, 2010 (closed)
Separate application for American School of Classical Studies at Athens due January 15, 2010

Funded By:

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs US Department of State and the Fulbright Foundation in Greece

The Greece Classics Summer Seminar or the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) Summer Sessions is a six-week intensive introduction to Greece from antiquity through the modern period.

The program emphasizes the topography and monuments of Greece in their historical context, the interpretation of literature and historical writings, and how ancient sources may be used to interpret archaeological discoveries.

Applicants should be creative, self-reliant, and able to maintain excellent relationships with faculty, staff, and other participants. Candidates should also have a sincere interest in learning from the experience of others, sharing their own best practices, and be in good physical condition.

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Program Resources

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