Greek language and Culture Programme (all levels)

Depending on the Language Level they will follow, at the end of the seminar participants are expected:

A0 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will have developed the basic vocabulary in Greek, they will be able to respond to basic communicational circumstances, and the will know the basic Greek grammar. They will cover material included in the level A1 (course A1a) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_A0.pdf

A1 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will have developed the basic vocabulary in Greek, they will be able to respond to basic communicational circumstances, and the will know the basic Greek grammar. They will cover material included in the level A1 (course A1b, A1c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_A1.pdf

A2 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will have developed the ability to express themselves in more complex situations (descriptions, narrations, feelings, plans for the future). They will cover material included in the level A2 (course A2a, A2b, A2c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_A2.pdf

B1 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will enrich their vocabulary in subjects like the family, work and free time, and they will learn the passive voice, participles, special (irregular) nouns and adjectives, the use of prepositions and conjunctions. They will cover material included in the level B1 (course B1a, B1b, B1c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_B1.pdf

B2 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will complete their knowledge of the basic grammar (using cases, tenses, irregular adjectives and nouns, compound verbs, pronouns, imperative), and they will enrich their vocabulary  (everyday language in big cities, idioms). They will cover material included in the level B2 (course B2a, B2b, B2c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_B2.pdf

C1 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will enrich their vocabulary (official letters, essays, idioms, proverbs, special vocabulary, and they will study more complex language forms. They will cover material included in the level C1 (course C1a, C1b, C1c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_C1.pdf

C2 of the European Language Portfolio

Participants are expected to have developed all four language skills in Greek. More specifically, participants will enrich their vocabulary, they will study local idioms and elements of Katharevousa and ancient Greek language, they will be able to to express themselves in a clear and persuasive way and have an everyday/fast rhythm of speaking. They will cover material included in the level C2 (course C2a, C2b, C2c) of the European Language Portfolio. http://www.hcc.edu.gr/images/Syll_C2.pdf

Students of all levels are expected:

– To be familiar with many aspects of contemporary Greek culture (the Arts, history, society, nature)

– To have explored the contemporary Greek reality, as they will get in contact with local population

– To visit places of natural beauty and cultural significance

– To have exchanged intercultural experiences

METHODOLOGY

The course is based on the principles of participatory adult education. The method used is the communicative one, which brings out the communicative aspect of the language. Moreover, the course follows the principles of modern didactics of living languages, which gives emphasis to culture. During the course active learning and exchange of ideas and information about other cultures are encouraged, while the experienced of the participants are incorporated into the training. The abovementioned methodology is implemented via a daily schedule which includes language instruction, and language workshop, where participants have the opportunity to practice the language skills they have developed during the day through language games, role plays and other activities. They also better understand the cultural framework within which the linguistic types of Greek are developed and used.

A daily schedule of educational/ cultural activities can be  incorporated into the programme, in order to enable participants to become familiar with elements of the traditional and contemporary Greek culture. These activities include Greek dances’ lessons, Greek cookery classes, visits to Museums and other places of cultural interest, excursions to Santorini Island and many more and have an extra cost. This programme of activities provides participants with a better understanding of contemporary Greeks and contemporary Greek culture.

Day 1 (Monday)

– Presentation of the participants and their organizations

– Presentation of the seminar’s programme and the trainers (educational contract)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 2 (Tuesday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

– Educational and Cultural Activities*

Day 3 (Wednesday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 4 (Thursday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 5 (Friday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

– Interim evaluation of the course

Day 6 (Saturday)

– Interactive Outdoor workshops:  Thematic workshops up to 7 hours long on cultural topics

– Educational and Cultural Activities*

Day 7 (Sunday)

– Interactive Outdoor workshops:  Thematic workshops up to 7 hours long on cultural topics

– Educational and Cultural Activities*

Day 8 (Monday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 9 (Tuesday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 10 (Wednesday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

Day 11 (Thursday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

– Educational and Cultural Activities*

Day 12 (Friday)

– Greek Language Lesson

– Greek Language Workshop

– Final Evaluation of the course – formation of the contact network

– Educational and Cultural Activities*

*Educational and Cultural Activities:

Some of the activities below may be included to your 2017-18 programme, in case you attend the two-week Integrated Greek Language and Culture Programme, at an extra cost:

1. Traditional Greek dance lesson and presentation of Greek dances/ Greek religious festivals

2. Singing Greek songs and presentation of Greek music

3. Visit to a local farmer and presentation of Santorini products

4. Ceramics lesson and presentation of ceramic art

5. Guided tour to a winery and wine tasting of three wines

6. Walking tour in Megalochori

7. Walking tours from Megalochori to Pyrgos or to Emporio

Participants will be given information on the subject of teaching or learning Greek today in Europe as well as lists for the most recent publications of didactic materials. Before the course, they will be asked to describe the institution they work for and the basic characteristics of its learners and their own professional background. Participants will also receive information for the course group (trainers, organizers and organizing institution, other participants). Organizers will be responsible for sending all necessary information regarding the venue and the trip. All the above will be communicated via e-mail.

Upon completion of the course, a network of Greek language’s and Greek culture’s friends will be formed though the HCC’s web-site and social media. The members of this network will be interested in improving their skills and Greek, and have positive feeling towards contemporary Greece. The network’s participants will be receiving information on the developments concerning learning Greek, on programmes and initiatives taken in Europe regarding this subject, as well as on critical developments in Greece which require action and initiative by the European citizens.

(all sessions will take place in Megalochori, Santorini Island, Greece)

2-13/4/2018

18-22/6/2018

25/6-6/7/2018

9-20/7/2018

23/7-3/8/2018

3-14/9/2018