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Program Justification
The seminar aims to promote and disseminate the Greek language and Hellenic literacy, to foster linguistic and cultural interaction between Greece and other nations, to enhance the often-overlooked humanities disciplines, and to introduce innovation. Notably, there exists no other Greek language learning program that integrates both diachronic and synchronic teaching with distance education (both synchronous and asynchronous), through a linguistic perspective and the use of modern educational tools (multimodal texts, audiovisual material, gamification, etc.).
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
(a) understand the structure of Standard Modern Greek, explore the cultural elements that emerge through linguistic analysis, examine the interactions between Greek and other languages (primarily through borrowing), and gain an overview of the historical development of the Greek language.
(b) obtain, upon successful completion, a certificate of training in basic knowledge of Standard Modern Greek, enhancing their CV.
(c) use Modern Greek in accordance with the basic learning objectives of CEFR Level A1 (grammar, vocabulary, oral/written production and comprehension).
(d) apply their knowledge for academic, research, or even professional purposes.
Target Audience
The program is intended for individuals in either of the following categories:
(a) Graduates of secondary schools or universities (any discipline or faculty, from Greece or abroad), as confirmed by the submission of a diploma.
(b) Students at any level (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers), from any institution in Greece or abroad, as confirmed by a relevant certificate of enrollment.
Eligible Candidates – Prerequisite Knowledge
Applications may be submitted by:
(a) secondary school graduates, upon submission of their diploma;
(b) holders of a university degree from any department or faculty in Greece or abroad, regardless of grade, upon submission of the degree;
(c) students at any academic level (undergraduate, postgraduate, etc.) from any institution in Greece or abroad, upon submission of any official proof of enrollment.
Basic prerequisites for participation include: access to the internet, possession of a personal email address, and basic computer literacy, including familiarity with the e-class platform.
Program Delivery Methodology
The program will be delivered through distance learning, combining both synchronous and asynchronous formats:
(a) Asynchronous learning:
Educational material for self-paced study will be uploaded, including for each biweekly unit: one PDF file of up to 25 slides, videos, activities, indicative bibliography, and audiovisual content (images with commentary, discussion forums, games, thought-provoking prompts, etc.), as well as online exercises and assignments. Total asynchronous instruction time: 200 hours.
(b) Synchronous learning:
Two live, three-hour lectures will be held each month (2 × 3 = 6 hours per month) via MS Teams, for clarification of concepts, consolidation, and explanation of content (6 hours × 4 months = 24 hours).
Live sessions will be offered in two time zones (to accommodate time differences) and/or at two levels, based on the degree of similarity between Greek and participants’ native languages (e.g., writing system, language family, etc.).
Educational Materials / Additional Resources
Participants will be provided with specialized educational materials (PowerPoint presentations, audiovisual resources, etc.).
Program Structure
Thematic Unit: Introduction to the Greek Language
Instruction Hours: 24 synchronous, 200 asynchronous
Total Workload: 224 hours
ECTS Credits: 8
Participant Requirements / Certification
To successfully complete the program, participants must:
A) Attend all instructional units. Absences must not exceed 15% of the total scheduled hours.
B) Successfully complete the assessment process, consisting of 4 online tests with both closed- and open-ended questions (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, written/oral production) at the end of each monthly unit (to be held on Saturdays or Sundays).
C) Have paid the full tuition fee.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Training corresponding to 224 hours and 8 ECTS credits.
Participants who have attended at least 85% of the program and paid the full tuition fee but have not passed the assessments will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Instructors
The program will be taught by:
- Stavroula Alexiadou, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
- Zoi Ioannidou, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
- Zacharoula-Myrsini Kalampaliki, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
- Angeliki Kefala, PhD Candidate, Philologist
- Dimitrios Kolovos, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
- Vasiliki Papafilippou, PhD Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Aikaterini Pouliou, PhD Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Konstantinos Skretas, Philologist
Ελληνικά 
English (UK)