Learn Romanian in Romania!
July 3rd - 28th 2016
The Romanian Cultural Institute organizes and conducts Romanian Language, Culture and Civilization Courses in the 12th century citadel of Braşov. The program is organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Letters of Transilvania University - Braşov, Mureşenilor Memorial House and Reduta Cultural Centre. A multicultural environment, Braşov (Corona, Kronstadt, Brassó) was renowned not only as an important medieval trade centre, but also as a cultural and academic „fortress". Braşov is also known as the place where the first spark of an anticommunist uprising was lit in November 1987.
The Structure of the Program
A. Intensive Romanian language courses
B. Lectures in Romanian culture and civilization
The Romanian Cultural Institute invites and provides a public forum for university professors and researchers and other notable figures in Bucharest and Braşov to give lectures that cover history, cinema, literature. The talks are given in both the English and Romanian languages.
C. Creative Workshops
1. Dancing
2. Journalism and publicity
3. Gastronomy
4. Drama acting
D. Film screenings
Participants will attend Romanian film screenings once a week. The film productions are selected from works by renowned Romanian film directors (with a particular accent upon the New Wave Romanian Cinema) and recipients of important awards at great European film festivals as well as screenings of Romanian classics.
E. Cultural and sightseeing program
F. International evening
An international evening will be organized for the participants, who are asked to present the specific customs, foods and drinks, objects and other things relevant to the countries they come from. This event is followed by a party.
Accommodation
The accommodation will be in three-star locations in Braşov in the city center or at a short walking distance from it.
Locations, venues
Language classes will take place at the Faculty of Letters of Transylvania University - Braşov. The workshops will take place at the Mureşenilor Memorial House (www.muzeulmuresenilor.ro), and the Old Center Bistro, as well as in the artists' studios. Lunch and dinner are served at the Old Center Bistro, a downtown located restaurant (www.oldcenterbistro.ro).
Costs
Participation fee: 1 100 €/ a place in a double room, 1 300 €/ single room The fee covers all expenses related to the activities included in the program. Alumni are granted a 15% discount. The participation fee does not cover international and domestic transportation, entrance visa, extra hotel services (mini-bar, phone calls, etc.), non any medical services.
The Romanian Cultural Institute warmly recommends that participants have a health insurance that is valid for Romania.
Applications
The applications will contain:
- the completed application form (download)
- a curriculum vitae,
- a copy of passport,
- a copy confirming the payment of the participation fee.
The deadline for applications is May 29th, 2016
Due to the limited number of places, applications should be sent as soon as possible.
More details: http://icr.ro/pagini/cursuri-de-limba-cultura-si-civilizatie-romaneasca-brasov-3-28-iulie-2016-romanian-language-culture-and-civilization-courses-brasov-july-3rd-28th-2016