Latinitas Sinica

The official logo of Latinitas Sinica, Centre for Latin Language and Culture of Beijing Foreign Studies University

Latinitas Sinica is part of the School of European Languages and Cultures of Beijing Foreign Studies University. It is a specialized institution dedicated to the study and promotion of Latin in China[1] by supporting the learning and teaching of Latin Language in China; Promoting research in China in the field of Latin Language and Culture; Researching the area of Latin Sinology; Researching the area of Early Latin to Chinese Translations; Offering to Chinese society various services related to Latin Language and Culture,[2] being a reference for institutions around the world interested in Latin Language in China;[3] Every year issues an online periodical about Latin Studies in China.[4] It was established in 2012.[5] The current director is Michele Ferrero.[6] Latinitas Sinica organizes every year a Latin Summer Course.[7] Latinitas Sinica has established connections with various other centers for the studies of Classics around the world, in particular with the Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis in Rome [8] and the European Centre of Humanistic Studies "Erasmus" [9] Latinitas Sinica every year holds a performance of Latin songs, such as Gaudeamus;[10] Panis angelicus[11] and the Latin version of the Anthem of Europe.[12] During the Summer 2014 Latinitas Sinica and the Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis in Rome organized the first "Summer Latin Intensive Course for Chinese Students"[13][14] One of the advisers of Latinitas Sinica is the well-known Latinist Leopold Leeb.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Latino, nasce in Cina il primo centro studi | Le vie dell'Asia". Leviedellasia.corriere.it. 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  2. ↑ http://www.latinitassinica.com/
  3. ↑ Lane, Bernard (2011-09-01). "Latin makes a comeback in Australia". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  4. ↑ http://www.sinologybeijing.net/cn/detail/12682
  5. ↑ http://www.sinologybeijing.net/cn/yjxh/ldyywhzx
  6. ↑ "麦克雷 | 第三届世界汉学大会（2012）——汉学与当今世界". Sinology2007.com. 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  7. ↑ "latinitas, lettere cristiane classiche, pontificium institutum altioris latinitatis". Latinitas.unisal.it. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  8. ↑ http://latinitas.unisal.it/extra/ferrero_intervista.pdf
  9. ↑ http://www.cesutorino.it/index2.html
  10. ↑ http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDgwMTE0NDk2.html
  11. ↑ http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjQ5MjI4Mjk2.html
  12. ↑ http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc2Nzg4MzY0.html
  13. ↑ http://www.sinologybeijing.net/cn/detail/13463
  14. ↑ http://www.unisal.it/index.php/notizie/vita-allups/1009-corso-estivo-di-lingua-latina-e-cultura-classica-e-cristiana-antica
  15. ↑ de:Leopold Leeb