University of Veliko Turnovo: WE WILL UPDATE THE INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE THE 2008 INFORMATION!

The summer program at the University of Veliko Turnovo is an International Seminar held during the month of August. It celebrated its 30^th Anniversary in 2007. The program is designed to bring together people interested in Bulgarian Culture and Civilization, and in Balkan Studies in general. While no previous knowledge of Bulgarian language is required, most participants have experience and/or expertise in the field of Slavic/Balkan studies.

During the seminar participants will:

1. Enroll in Bulgarian language classes (from true beginners to advanced).
2. Attend a series of lecture on Bulgarian history, culture and society.
3. Participate in various specialized seminars on

• Bulgarian folklore and ethnography

• Bulgarian history in a Balkan and European context

• Current socio-historical issues

• Old-Bulgarian language and the history of the Bulgarian language

• Bulgarian literature

• Contemporary Bulgarian language

In addition to this, qualified faculty members from the university are available during the entire seminar for private or group conferences on issues related to Bulgarian language and other Slavic and or Balkan languages, Bulgarian history, and Bulgarian literature.

The seminar offers classes in Bulgarian folk dance, and a very rich cultural program including visits to historical/artistic sites, museums, and meetings with visual artists, writers, musicians, poets, and others.  Participants attend concerts, exhibits, and variety shows depending on the summer offerings.

The program includes excursions in and around Veliko Turnovo.

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