Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - GRK 292 D900

Modern Greek Intermediate Level II (3)

Class Number: 6639

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    GRK 291 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course will build on the Greek language skills acquired from GRK 291. Students will receive extensive training in speaking, reading and writing. There is no textbook. Other than this course introduction, all the materials students need for learning the basics of Greek are available through the online platform Odysseas. Students with credit for GRK 260 or LANG 260 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The aim of this course is to further develop students' Greek language skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Each Unit of this course includes three sections: Texts (ranging from simple newspaper articles to ads, or descriptions of events, places), Grammar (nouns, adjectives, the use of cases, irregular verbs, examples and opportunities for practice) and Culture (samples of writing about Greek literature, history) offering opportunities to students for practising their skills (spoken interaction and production, writing). 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 291, cover level A2. Students should expect to dedicate minimum 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.

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE 

Students who are unsure about their language level and suitabiltiy for the course should contact the instructor to arrange a placement test: dkotsovi@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Weekly Assignments 25%
  • Participation 15%
  • Supervised in-class Midterm Examination 30%
  • Supervised in-class Final Examination 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Delivery of this course will take place online; there are no texts required.


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).