Training 2011
Tibetan Language Course and Training for Translators from Tibetan 4th July - 5th August 2011
In Summer 2011 the International Shang Shung Institute is offering its ninth annual training for those who wish to begin or further their knowledge of the Tibetan language.
This intensive program of study will take place at Merigar in Tuscany (Italy), where it has been held for eight previous summers.
We are fortunate in having Dr. Fabian Sanders of the University of Venice again as instructor.
The training is offered at three levels:
A. Beginners' Course
B. Intermediate Course
C. Advanced course
The three courses will be held simultaneously.
A. Beginners' Course:
No specific requirements are necessary, and everybody who is interested in learning Tibetan can participate.
The course will be held in English.
Fabian Sanders will teach the basics of the Tibetan language. Students will learn how to read and write Tibetan, as well as the fundamentals of Tibetan grammar. They will also initiate a translation from basic Tibetan into English.
Course fee: €165, or €108 for members of the International Shang Shung Institute.
Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee.
All participants are requested to book their stay in the environs of Merigar individually, and are advised to do so early.
B. Intermediate Course
Participation in this course is possible
- for people who have participated in an online course on Tibetan language,
- for people who participated last year in the Beginners' Course,
- for people who already have developed a certain capacity and who pass the required test.
All participants will translate and read a specific Tibetan text at their level. One of the best ways to learn and understand a Tibetan text is to translate it collectively.
Course fee: €115, or €55 for members of the International Shang Shung Institute.
Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee.
All participants are requested to book their stay in the environs of Merigar individually, and are advised to do so early.
C. Advanced Course
Participation is possible
- for people who have already attended the Advanced Course,
- for people who participated in recent years in the Intermediate Course, and who have gained additional knowledge through continuing personal study.
All participants will work on the translation of a specific more complex text.
Course fee: participation in this course is free and available only to members of the International Shang Shung Institute.
All participants are requested to book their stay in the environs of Merigar individually, and are advised to do so early.
Fabian will make the final decision as to who can attend which course.
We are happy to welcome you to this unique opportunity to study the Tibetan language, and to develop the capacity to translate Tibetan texts into English.
Please send us your application as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Very best wishes,
Oliver Leick
Director of the Shang Shung Institute
International Institute for Tibetan Studies
www.shangshunginstitute.org
www.ssi-austria.at
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