CIVIS: Diachronic Linguistics in the 21st Century

About the Program

Diachronic Linguistics in the 21st Century is a comprehensive blended-learning programme combining online and face-to-face instruction. This CIVIS course brings together students from across Europe for an intensive study of historical linguistics, ancient languages, and modern computational methods.

The program consists of an online Spring School in April, continuous online workshops, and culminates in an intensive 40-hour face-to-face Summer School on the beautiful island of Naxos, Greece in July 2025.

5th Edition: This is the 5th successful edition of this CIVIS Blended Learning Course. Previous editions have welcomed students from across the CIVIS network, creating a vibrant international community of scholars interested in diachronic linguistics.

Program Leadership

Course Coordinator

Prof. Nikolaos Lavidas

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

CIVIS Alliance

Collaborative program across CIVIS member universities
European Civic University network

International Experts

Guest lecturers from leading European universities
Specialists in historical linguistics

AthDGC Project Team: Nikolaos Lavidas (Principal Investigator), Kiki Nikiforidou, Vassiliki Geka, Vassileios Symeonidis, Sofia Chionidi, Anastasia Tsiropina, Eleni Plakoutsi, Theodoros Michalareas, Evangelos Argyropoulos

Spring School

Intensive online classes
April 2025

Online Workshops

Continuous learning
April-July 2025

Summer School

40 hours face-to-face
Naxos, Greece | July 2025

Target Audience

Open to advanced Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students at CIVIS member universities with previous knowledge in:

Humanities
Linguistics
Languages

Mobility Grant

Selected students will be supported by a grant for physical mobility to Greece during the Summer School component.

Erasmus+ funding available

CIVIS Network

Part of the CIVIS European Civic University alliance bringing together leading universities across Europe.

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CIVIS European University Alliance

CIVIS brings together leading European universities

Blended learning: online and face-to-face instruction

Summer School in beautiful Naxos, Greece

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a fully enrolled student at a CIVIS member university
Enrollment must be current during the programme dates (April-July 2025)
Previous knowledge in Humanities, Linguistics, or Languages required
Advanced Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD level

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Program History

This is the 5th edition of our successful CIVIS Blended Learning Course. Previous editions have welcomed students from across the CIVIS network and beyond, creating a vibrant international community of scholars interested in diachronic linguistics.

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Summer School in Naxos

The face-to-face component takes place during the 10th Naxos Summer School on Diachronic Linguistics, offering an intensive and immersive experience on the beautiful Greek island of Naxos.

Students will benefit from 40 hours of in-person instruction, workshops, networking opportunities, and the unique cultural experience of studying in the Cyclades.

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