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Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Mini-grants for public engagement is sponsored by Society for Classical Studies (SCS) - UChicagoGRAD | The University of Chicago. This program aims to engage individuals, groups, and communities in critical discussion of and creative expression related to the ancient Mediterranean, the global reception of Greek and Roman culture, and the history of teaching and scholarship in the field of classical studies.
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Society for Classical Studies (SCS) Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Mini-grants for public engagement - UChicagoGRAD | The University of Chicago UChicagoGRAD | The University of Chicago > Divinity School > Society for Classical Studies (SCS) Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Mini-grants for public engagement Society for Classical Studies (SCS) Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Mini-grants for public engagement Spring Quarter (April-June) Open to international applicants “Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities” aims to engage individuals, groups, and communities in critical discussion of and creative expression related to the ancient Mediterranean, the global reception of Greek and Roman culture, and the history of teaching and scholarship in the field of classical studies.
We invite applications from individuals, organizations, and/or communities to apply to the “Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities” committee for mini-grants of up to $2,000 to support works in these areas.
Examples of successful projects include but are not limited to: public lectures; readings; discussion groups; performances; summer, after-school and weekend programs for school-age children; visual arts exhibits and installations; podcasts; and videos.
The committee is particularly interested in projects that focus on long traditions of engagement with ancient Mediterranean culture that have been excluded from classics curricula; interdisciplinary collaborations; artistic projects and creative adaptations; projects involving global reception and comparative approaches; and projects that are critical of classics as it has been practiced and structured as a discipline.
Events and programs may focus on ancient languages, works of literature, art, architecture, and culture, on ancient history, on more contemporary works inspired by or reacting against the ancient world, or on the history of classics teaching and scholarship. They can be creative, analytical, or critical in focus.
The one basic requirement is that eligible programs work with their communities and/or create pathways for knowledge exchange beyond the classroom to engage broader publics. Allowable expenditures include: space rental, audiovisual or other technology costs, honoraria, props or supplies necessary for the program, and travel and / or accommodations costs for speakers or event leaders and participants. https://classicalstudies.
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Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Mini-grants for public engagement is funded by Society for Classical Studies (SCS) - UChicagoGRAD | The University of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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