Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - GRK 111 B100

Introductory Modern Greek II (3)

Class Number: 6992

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    GRK 100 (or GRK 191) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows GRK 100. Continues introduction to the Greek language for students who have developed the necessary foundations from GRK 100. Students will develop writing and conversational skills, while learning more about the cultural context of the language. (A1 level of CEFR completed) Students with credit for GRK 160, GRK 192 or LANG 160 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course serves as an advanced introduction to Modern Greek language, with references to culture – theatre, art, literature, cinema. It enables students to develop necessary skills in understanding – both when listening and reading Greek. Students will be presented each week with different texts relevant to daily life; vocabulary highlighting a range of useful expressions and words students can use in different occasions; grammar rules and structures, and cultural references from ancient and modern Greece, while creating opportunities for students to practise their skills; from spoken interaction and production to 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 100, cover material from level A1. The class will meet weekly, to cover important components of the assigned material; the course also entails self-regulated learning, granting students flexibility in acquiring competence-based skills in the Greek language, with the ongoing guidance and support of their tutor (tutorials).

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

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

Grading

  • Homework Assignments 15%
  • Oral Exam 15%
  • Participation 14%
  • Term Project 16%
  • Quizzes (2) 20%
  • Final Examination 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All course materials will be available on Canvas; practice quizzes and exercises will be available on an educational platform.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.