Combining traditional philology with cutting-edge computational methods to study language evolution
This programme bridges traditional philological methods with computational techniques. Students engage with linguistic analysis through both theoretical and practical approaches.
The curriculum combines historical linguistics with digital methods to analyze language change across different periods.
April 20–24, 2026
Intensive week of online seminars covering theoretical foundations, computational methods, and project design with leading faculty from across Europe.
May 2026
Collaborative online sessions on corpus analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning applications. Work on individual "From Texts to Grammar" projects with faculty mentorship.
July 20–24, 2026
Present research findings on the stunning Cycladic island of Naxos. Five days of advanced seminars, project presentations, and cultural immersion in the heart of ancient Greek heritage.
Program and onsite information: https://athdgc.github.io/naxos-summer-school-2026/.
Note: Admitted CIVIS Students (of the CIVIS BIP Course) do not have to register for the summer school.
Comprehensive curriculum combining theory and practice
180 hours
6 ECTS credits
Recognition depends on your home university
Blended Learning
Combining online instruction with physical mobility
Interactive and collaborative throughout
English (B2 level)
All instruction in English
International learning environment
Erasmus+ Grant
Mobility grant available for selected students
Covers physical mobility to Greece
April 20–24, 2026
Intensive week of online seminars covering theoretical foundations, computational methods, and project design with leading faculty from across Europe.
May 2026
Collaborative online sessions on corpus analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning applications. Work on individual "From Texts to Grammar" projects with faculty mentorship.
July 20–24, 2026
Present research findings on the stunning Cycladic island of Naxos. Five days of advanced seminars, project presentations, and cultural immersion in the heart of ancient Greek heritage.
The program and further information about the onsite week of the CIVIS BIP Program will be available here:
https://athdgc.github.io/naxos-summer-school-2026/.
Note: Admitted CIVIS Students (of the CIVIS BIP Course) do not have to register for the summer school.
Learn from leading experts in linguistics from European universities
Associate Professor of Diachronic Linguistics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Associate Professor of Ancient and Modern Greek, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Professor of German Linguistics, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Associate Professor of Linguistics, Sapienza Università di Roma
Associate Professor of Historical and General Linguistics, Sapienza Università di Roma
Professor in Scots and English, University of Glasgow
Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Bucharest & Senior Researcher, Romanian Academy
Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Bucharest & Researcher, Romanian Academy
Professor of Linguistics, Stockholm University
Dean - Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
Professor of English Language and Linguistics, Aix-Marseille Université
Experience the Summer School on the stunning island of Naxos in the Cyclades archipelago. Where ancient Greek heritage meets cutting-edge computational linguistics.
Explore Naxos →Application deadline: September–October 2026
Apply now for the Naxos Summer School (July 20–24, 2026).
Applications for the complete edition will open in September 2026.
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