Hittite was the language of the Hittite Kingdom, which ruled over large parts of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) in the period 1650–1180 BC. Hittite is written in the cuneiform script on clay tablets, and is the oldest attested Indo-European language. In this course, an introduction to the grammar of Hittite will be offered. At the end of the course, the student will be able to independently read Hittite texts with the help of a dictionary and grammar. Note that the cuneiform script will not be taught in this course: all texts are read in transliteration.

• Level: Knowledge of one or more other ancient Indo-European language is helpful, but not required.
• Requirements: Daily homework.
• Materials: A syllabus will be sent to the participants beforehand.

The course will introduce students to Hieroglyphic Luwian, an Indo-European language of the Anatolian branch, attested from the 14^th to the 7^th centuries BCE. We will treat synchronic grammar as well as aspects of historical grammar, and read inscriptions in the indigenous hieroglyphic script.

• Level: Basic knowledge of linguistic terminology will be presupposed. Some knowledge of Hittite or Indo-European more generally will be beneficial but is not required.
• Requirements: There will be daily homework.
• Materials: The materials for this course will be distributed by the teacher.

The course introduces several hotly debated topics in Ancient Greek historical phonology and morphology. What conditioned the disyllabic reflex of sonorant plus IE laryngeal, the double reflex of word-initial *j-, and the assibilation of *t(h)i? Are metrical traces of the syllabic liquids preserved in Homer? Is there a relation between accent, rhythm and vocalism? In morphology, we discuss the prehistory of the athematic infinitive endings, of local adverbial expressions, and the relation between perfect aspect and voice. The course will be based on the teacher’s own (previous and ongoing) research. Group discussion will be stimulated by presenting problematic data.

• Level: A decent knowledge of Ancient Greek grammar (such as a language acquisition course) and familiarity with the basic principles of historical linguistics.
• Requirements: There will be no homework during the Summer School. Those who wish can read a few handbook chapters and articles in preparation (details to be communicated beforehand).
• Materials: Articles, texts and handbook chapters to be discussed during the course will be shared digitally by the teacher before the start of the Summer School.

This course explores sacred texts, rituals, and mythopoetic traditions across Indo-European cultures, including Greek, Latin, Vedic, Avestan, Old Norse, Celtic, Balto-Slavic, Armenian, and Anatolian sources. Through comparative analysis of hymnal, ritual, and heroic poetry, students examine how language and ritual articulate theology, cosmology, social structures, cultural memory. Emphasis is placed on lexical, phraseological, and textual patterns, such as formulae, names, genealogies, and sacred spaces, that enable cultural reconstruction. Combining classical scholarship with recent advances in Indo-European text linguistics, the course is accessible to beginners while offering depth for advanced students.

• Level: A basic understanding at least of one ancient Indo-European language (like Latin or Greek, or Sanskrit, or an Old Germanic/Slavic language) is advantageous. The course is designed for students at all levels (beginner/intermediate/advanced) with interests in Indo-European languages and cultural history.
• Requirements: Active participation in class discussions and willingness to prepare short presentations in class.
• Materials: Detailed bibliographies, presentations and text excerpts will be made available to download between meetings or provided in class.