Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Basic introduction to the Greek language for students who have developed the necessary foundations from GRK 191. Continues to introduce basic grammar and students will develop their ability to interact in basic communicative events. Writing, speaking, and the cultural context of the language are also covered. Students with credit for GRK 160 or LANG 160 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course serves as an advanced introduction to Modern Greek language. It enables students to develop necessary skills in understanding – both when listening and reading Greek – expressions, short, simple dialogues and texts relating to ones’ self and their immediate surroundings (for example, people, places, names, notices). Each Unit includes four sections: Texts (with content relating to daily life tasks), Vocabulary (highlighting a range of useful expressions and words students can use in different occasions), Grammar (basic grammar rules and structures, with several examples) and Culture (references to ancient and modern Greece, monuments, figures, cultural production) offering opportunities to students for practising their skills (spoken interaction and production, writing). There is no textbook for this course. Other than this introduction, all the materials students need for learning Greek are available through the online platform Odysseas. The course curriculum and standards for language proficiency are based on the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR), created by the Language Policy Programme of the Council of Europe. CEFR has set six competence levels for European languages such as Greek, starting with A1 for beginners. This course, together with GRK 191, will cover level A1, enabling students to take the equivalent formal exam and potentially acquiring their first language certificate in Greek. Students should expect to dedicate approximately six to eight hours to the course, on a weekly basis, in order to familiarize themselves with the material and to complete online assignments. The course relies on self-regulated learning, granting students flexibility in acquiring competence-based skills in the Greek language, with the ongoing guidance and support of their tutor.

Prerequisite: GRK 191 or equivalent, determined by an-in person language placement test. Please contact the instructor for arrangements.

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Materials

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