BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Grails iCalendar plugin//NONSGML Grails iCalendar plugin//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240329T054718Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20230515T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20230515T000000 SUMMARY:Siracusa Summer Seminar on Plato's Symposium UID:20240329T054718Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-6f97df9687-7c6q9 TZID:Europe/Rome LOCATION:Palazzo Francica Nava\, Via Landolina\, 5\, Siracusa\, Italy\, 96100 DESCRIPTION:
This seminar mixes the best aspects of a philosophy conference and a classical language summer school. The program combines cultural activities and ancient Greek language study (at least two levels) with academic lectures\, participant presentations\, and philosophical discussion.
\nParticipants study in the historic Palazzo Francica Nava on the picturesque island of Ortigia\, just steps from the 5th century BCE Temple of Athena\, and a short walk from the 6th century Temple of Apollo&mdash\;or the Cala Rossa beach\, in case you are in the mood for a swim.
\nParticipants wishing to present papers on or related to Plato's Symposium are invited to submit abstracts of up to 300 words for consideration.
\nFaculty include George Gazis (Durham)\, Chiara Blanco (Edinburgh)\, and Heather Reid (Exedra)
\nThe program fee is &euro\;499 for one week\; &euro\;980 for both weeks (exclusive of housing)
\nMarch 15 is the deadline to apply for a scholarship/bursary
\nMay 15 is the deadline to submit an abstract for presentation
\nBenefactors wishing to support a student in need are invited to register as a sponsor
\nAdditional details at Exedra Mediterranean Center&rsquo\;s website
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