Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - GRK 200 B100

Intermediate Modern Greek I (3)

Class Number: 6994

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

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

  • Prerequisites:

    GRK 111 (or GRK 192) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows GRK 111. Develops Greek language skills so that students can communicate in situations extending beyond the basic levels of speaking and writing. The course introduces various intermediate-level grammatical structures and references Greek cultural outlooks. (A2.1 level of CEFR) Students with credit for GRK 210, GRK 291 or LANG 210 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, writing and Greek cultural context. Students of this course will be presented each week with different texts (ranging from simple newspaper articles to ads, or descriptions of events, monuments, reviews); grammar (nouns, adjectives, the use of cases, ir/regular verbs, examples and opportunities for practice); cultural references (Greek art, theatre, cinema, literature) while 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 211, covers material from level A2. 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%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Oral Exam 15%
  • Participation 15%
  • Presentation 15%
  • 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.