The intensive summer course of Armenian Language and Culture of the
University of Venice (Department of Eurasian Studies, Chair of
Armenian Studies), in collaboration with the Cultural Association
"Padus-Araxes" and ESU of Venice (Student Homes Administration of
Venice) will take place from August 2nd to August 18th . Examinations
on August 19th. ARRIVALS: on July 31st and August 1st. DEPARTURES: on
August 20th and 21st.

Applications must be done personally and BY written giving a phone and
a FAX number, and also an EM address. For acceptance, it is necessary
to be at least of eighteen years of age.

The course has four basic levels from the Absolute beginners to the
Advanced. Lessons take place from Monday to Friday five hours a day in
the morning. Attendance of lessons is compulsory.
Various cultural initiatives will accompany the course.

Also free courses of Armenian dance will be offered in the afternoon,
to participants who wish to take part.

On August 13th through the 15th , the 25th anniversary of the Course
will be celebrated. Details will be announced subsequently.

Tuition fee is 700 euros or its equivalent in other currency. Of this
amount 500 euros must be sent as a registration fee upon acceptance
within the deadline of March 31st.

After this date, it will be of 550 euros. The total amount will be
settled on the arrival day in one of tthe main Western currencies.
This payment in full on the arrival day is an absolutely basic
condition for access to the lodgement. Money once paid will not be
refunded for any reason.

A 10% discount is applied to those who have already attended the
course, at least twice, with a good result as well as to one of the
close relatives (parents, brothers, husband/wife). International bank
checks or money-orders must be made out only to Associazione
Padus-Araxes, and mailed to: Assoc. Padus-Araxes - c/o Dipt. Studi
Eurasiatici - S. Polo 2035 - 30125 Venezia (Italia). Postal checks as
well as personal checks are not accepted. All checks must have the
cover of the bank and set on an associated Italian Bank. Those who
wish to pay through a bank transfer will receive the Bank account to
which to send their payment. All bank charges are at the expenses of
the applicant.

A Lodgement is offered to the participants at a Student Home in the
Historic Centre of Venice. Accommodation Fee for the whole period
from July 31st through August 20th included is: 820 euros for a single
rroom, 610 euros for a double room. Within this period ANY per diem
calculation is not admitted for any reason. A lunch or dinner will
cost 8 euros to be paid on place.