About OiF

Opera in Fieri started in 2010 promoted by Centro de Estudos Clássicos e Humanísticos. Its main goal is to create a space for debate for young academic researchers, so they can discuss their work on progress. Though intended for researchers on Classical Studies, we aim for interdisciplinary discussions. It is, therefore, open to proposals on other study fields, provided that the main investigation is within the historical or conceptual limits of the so called 'Ancient World'.

This edition of 2016 is an organized cooperation between Centro de Estudos Clássicos e Humanísticos and Origem da Comédia, a young branch of Associação Portuguesa de Estudos Clássicos.

Structure and Operation

Dinamic debate is the main structure of OiF. Each speaker presents their research outcomes followed by a space for discussion. Since this model of presentation does not look for outcomes, but for newer research guidelines, each presentation will work as a way to iniciate debate.

Each paper is a module. Each module is 90 minutes and operates as following:

— speaker: 40 minutes

— respondent: 20 minutes

— debate: 30 minutes

There will be a general moderator. The speaker is the author of the paper. The respondent is appointed by the organization, whose function is to underline the most important and controversial subjects, iniciating the debate.

Participation Requirements

Students undergoing Ma, Phd, or Post-Doc. in one of the following areas:

— linguitics or literature;

— culture;

— history or archaeology;

— art;

— philosophy.

Submissions will be reviewed by a scientific cometee, that will decide (accept or reject) in accordance to the following criteria: relevance and scientific value.