The Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation International Sinological Center in Prague invites you to
This year’s summer school explores the theme of nature in Chinese poetry, spanning both traditional genres and modern vernacular poetry from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Participants will engage with poetry that reflects nature and human–nature interactions through lectures, close readings, and discussions led by distinguished international scholars.
Speakers: Michelle Yeh (UC Davis), Andrea Riemenschnitter (University of Zurich), Yang Zhiyi (Goethe University Frankfurt), Federico Picerni (University of Bologna) and Nikky Lin (National Taiwan Normal University).
The summer school is open to all interested students and scholars upon submission of an online application including a short letter of motivation and a brief CV (up to 1 page). Tuition is free for all participants. Participants from Central and Eastern European institutions are eligible for a limited number of CCK-F travel and accommodation grants; to apply, specify the estimated ticket price in the online application.
The application deadline is May 31, 2025. Notice of acceptance by June 15, 2025.
Stay tuned for more details on the program.
For information on previous summer schools, see
Prague Summer School of Chinese Poetry 2024: Modern Transformations
