CICERO Contest 2011: the 5th edition of the Contest Sponsors DESCRIPTION DATE The 2011 contest will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 13h30 to 18h
PLACE
Centers composition:
- Paris, Lycée Henri-IV, 23 rue Clovis, 75005 Paris
- Strasbourg , School Fustel de Coulanges, 1 Place du Chateau, 67000 Strasbourg
- Nancy, Lycée Saint Sigisbert, 19 Cours Leopold, 54042 Nancy
- Avignon, Lycée Frédéric Mistral, Annanelle Street, 84023 Avignon
- Lille, Lycée Faidherbe, 9 Street A. Carrel, 59800, Lille
PROFILE
are invited to participate in the competition the students of 2nd cycle (2nd, 1st and Terminals) and students of preparatory classes and literary level L of the University.
The language test needs to be Latin, however the Hellenists
can contribute to the culture test that does not require a specific competence in Latin.
The contest is open to any student wishing to enroll individually
geographic origin is irrelevant and competition is not restricted to one (s) student (s) from Paris, Strasbourg , Nancy, Avignon and Lille, but the transportation costs to attend one of these centers for assistance will not be supported.
We recommend that students and their professors to seek financial assistance from
establishment or partners (City Council, General Council).
TESTS
Candidates can either participate in the event of their choice, or both tests;
it is imperative to report it at registration.
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language test duration: 3 hours
translation dictionary with a piece of prose ideas of Latin literature or neo-Latin
with modern resonance (reflection on policy, governance, citizenship,
the question of identity ...).
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Cultural test: 1 hour duration
Questionnaire on the theme: "The legend of the Argonauts." The questionnaire will focus on Jason and the main characters that are related throughout the journey, from the literature, traditional iconography and modern tradition of myth.
Webliography FOR PROOF OF CULTURE
- In a first approach ...
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonautes
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toison_d%27or
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9d%C3%A9e
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo_(mythologie)
http://www.insecula.com/contact/A004588.html
http://www.insecula.com/contact/A004580.html
http://mythologica.fr/grec/argonaute.htm
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/joconde_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_4=REPR&VALUE_4=ARGONAUTES
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonautiques
http://www.histoire-fr.com/mythologie_grecque_mythes_2.htm
http://www.yrub.com/mytho/argonautes.htm
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/jasonargonauts/g/Jason.htm
- We particularly recommend the following site:
http://helios.fltr.ucl.ac.be/vanesch/argos/documents. htm
- Beyond the research can continue on the following ...
. Google images
http://www.google.fr/images?q=jason+argonautes+toison+d+or&hl=fr&rlz=1T4HPEB_frFR256FR256&prmd=iv&wrapid=tlif12862819866382&um=1&ie=UTF -8 & source = & sa = N og & tab = wi
. Google books http://www.google.fr/search?q=jason+argonautes+toison+d+or&hl=fr&rlz=1T4HPEB_frFR256FR256&prmd=iv&wrapid=tlif12862819866382&um=1&ie=UTF- TBO = 8 & & u = tbs bks: source = 1 & sa = N & og & tab = ip
. Google Video
http://www.google.fr/search?q=jason+argonautes+toison+d+or&hl=fr&rlz=1T4HPEB_frFR256FR256&prmd=iv&wrapid=tlif12862819866382&um=1&ie=UTF TBO = -8 & & u = tbs bks: source = 1 & sa = N & og & tab = ip # q = jason% 20argonautes 20toison% 20or%% 20d & hl = en & rlz = 1T4HPEB_frFR256FR256 PRMD = & iv & wrapid tlif12862819866382 = & um = 1 & ie = UTF-8 & u = TBO & tbs = bks: 1, vid: source = 1 & sa = N & og & tab = pw & fp = 8106509edf86894a
The list is not exhaustive and is limited to sites of rapid access and candidates are invited to work naturally also from other more traditional sources: ancient texts, historical works and critical works of art ...
For information ... the annals of the previous editions (2007-2010) are on the French blog: http://concourseuropeencicerofr.blogspot.com/
AWARDS
- A certificate of attendance is given to each candidate at his request.
- A prize is awarded by UNESCO as "A Ray of Hope" to the victor the culture test (all participants and countries) after a correction policy.
- National awards are given for both types of tests and the categories of candidates
(2nd cycle students or students in preparatory classes and the university):
participation in travel, books, DVDs, vouchers purchase ... offered by our sponsors.
- Two awards honor the winners of each edition of the Prix Tullian, awarded to the best candidate in the 2nd round rivals in Latin translation with the candidates in preparatory classes and the university; ARISTA Prize, awarded the best candidate all categories on both tests of culture and language.
In 2010, 45 candidates were awarded during the awards ceremony!
NOMINATIONS Whatever the center where everyone decides to compete, the application should only be sent before March 12, 2011 to:
Patrick Voisin:
concourseuropeencicero@orange.fr always indicate the following information:
- name / first name
- establishment
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class or level - test (s) choose (s)
- examination center (Paris, Strasbourg, Nancy, Avignon, Lille)
- personal e.mail address (for future contacts and call)
The information on this page are always likely to be supplemented or corrected
until the date of the competition. Thank you to refer to them regularly.
Gratias agimus ...
JAGLAND Mr. Thorbjorn, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Federico Mayor and A Ray of Hope
Mr. Philippe Le Guillou, Dean of the letters of the Inspector General and Mrs. MM
. Contest sponsors CICERO
Patrice Corre, headmaster Lycée Henri IV in Paris and Mr Mrs
. Regional school inspectors, principals and teachers
who move the contest CICERO
