SEMINARS OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE & CULTURE
General Information
The training seminars will address issues such as: the practical
organization of teaching materials, grammar, syntax and morphology of the
language through specific examples, issues of culture, and the most common
linguistic problems, which students of the Greek language encounter.
Teachers will have the opportunity to talk about their experiences and
obtain valuable information on practical matters regarding their teaching
techniques and strategies. These seminars are addressed to Greeks and
Foreigners, who teach the Greek as a foreign language to children and
adults, in Greece
and abroad.
Funding Application
Procedure through COMENIUS 2.2. Or GRUNDTVIG 3 Programmes
Teachers, citizens of the
EU may follow steps 1 to 5 in order to obtain funding from one of the
SOCRATES programmes:
- Information on TRAINING SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS OF MODERN GREEK may
be found in the European Commission’s web site http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/
(Reference # GR-2008-048-002)
- Find application for funding from the representatives of the
SOCRATES – Comenius / Grundtvig programmes in
your country of residence. Representatives in Member States are listed in: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/socrates/nat-est_en.html (ATTENTION: there is an underscore between “est” and “en.html”)
- In order for the application to be valid NEOHEL has to provide you
with a certificate of acceptance for the seminar. The latter must be
attached to your application. Responsible for the seminars is Ms. Evangelia Georgantzi, whom you can reach at: +30-210-8087595 and
+30-6932 438082 and e-mail address asteriasbooks@qualco.gr
- Afterwards, you submit your application with the above certificate
to your local SOCRATES representative for approval.
- When your application is approved, you inform accordingly NEOHEL
and you fill out the application form of NEOHEL that you send by fax or
e-mail. You will be notified in regard to the 200 Euros deposit in order to
confirm participation to the seminar.
Notice: Application dates
vary from Member State to Member State,
therefore we advise you to be informed as soon as possible.
Aegina
The island of
Aegina is an ideal
location for vacation and studying, and specifically the area of Apollo’s
Column, where “Nafsika” is located. The nearby
picturesque taverns offer good quality food (fresh fish, traditional
octopus) in very competitive prices. The Town of Aegina
has a long promenade with patisseries with local sweets, such as loukoumades and nut caramels (Aegina
is a unique origin producer of nuts recognized as such by the EU). The Town
has to offer 4 open air movie theaters that often
show movies for children (all subtitled). The Aphaea
Athena temple not far of the Town is one of the most important
archaeological must-see sites in the island, as well as a number of
neo-classical buildings, Byzantine churches, the monastery of Saint Nektarios
and traditional villages.
How You Can Get To Aegina
From Piraeus
by:
1. Ferry Boat (1.30 hour), Inf-Tel. 210-4124585
or
2. Flying Dolphin (35 min), Inf-Tel. 210-4187000
Hotel
The seminar will take place in the very relaxing environment of the 3-star
hotel “Nafsika” in Aegina.
The hotel is at a 10-minute walking distance from the Town and the port of Aegina. It has been built on
an area with archaeological significance, where now is located one of the
best beaches of the island. The beach is at a 5-minute walking distance.(http://www.hotelnafsika.com)
George Seferis and Odysseas
Elytis, both Nobel laureates of literature, spend several summers in “Nafsika”, a proto-Mediterranean style building with
Byzantine and neo-Greek elements.
The rooms have verandas overlooking the sea and Epidaurus as well as private bath, TV,
AC, and refrigerator. The private library of the owner, Mr.
Poulakos, includes 40,000 volumes in Greek,
English, French, and Italian on ethnology, history, politics, and
literature, as well as a number of dictionaries and encyclopedias.
When the weather is favorable, the seminar takes
place outside in the verandas of the hotel with the magnificent sea views.
Athens
Athens
is a city that is worth visiting during the fall, because a lot of events
take place at that time. Athens
has a unique ambiance that reveals its historical path especially in regard
to its urban planning and architecture. One can walk through old
neighbourhoods with neoclassic buildings, traditional taverns, and
galleries with exceptional pieces of art. Artistic events are scheduled
throughout the year in the new Megaron of Arts
building or in the Opera Theater, and in a number
of theater houses all over the city. Athens is a
modern city with mixed populations, living in between the old and new times
somehow in perfect harmony (http://www.kaningos21.gr ).
A 4-star hotel will be reserved in the center of
Athens, close to Omonoia Square.
Training Programme And
Material
1. OBJECTIVE : TEACHING METHODS AND STRATEGIES OF GREEK AS A SECOND /
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN 4 TO 6 AND 6 TO 15
COURSE CONTENTS :
1.PRESENTATION OF THE SERIES "MIKROS ASTERIAS" (2 LEVELS) FOR
CHILDREN 4 TO 6
2.PRESENTATION OF THE SERIES "ASTERIAS" (4 LEVELS) FOR CHILDREN 6
TO 15
3.PRESENTATION OF THE SERIES "GREEK FOR FOREIGNERS" (4 LEVELS)
FOR ADULTS
4.PRESENTATION OF BASIC THEMATIC UNITS FOR LEVELS 1 AND 2 AND ADVANCED
THEMATIC UNITS FOR LEVELS 3 AND 4
5.INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATE OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND ITS
IMPLEMENTATION AND PRACTICE IN THE ABOVE SERIES (PISTOPIITIKO ELLINOMATHIAS
- LEVELS 1 AND 2)
6.TEACHERS AS COURSE DEVELOPERS - SYLLABUS DESIGN AND LESSON PLANNING
7.SELECTION OF TEACHING MATERIAL ACCORDING TO THE "QUALITY
PRINCIPLES"
8.COMMUNICATIVE WAY OF TEACHING THE GREEK GRAMMAR
9.THE PARTICULARITIES / DIFFICULTIES OF TEACHING GREEK GRAMMAR TO
FOREIGNERS
10.AUDIO AND VIDEO-BASED TEACHING APPROACHES
11.DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING AND SPEAKING COMPOSITION SKILLS ON VARIOUS TOPICS
OF INTEREST
12.IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF LITERARY TEXTS (POERTY, PROSE)
13.THE ROLE OF SONG AS AN IMPORTANT TEACHING TOOL IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
14.THE VALUE OF IMAGE (PICTURE) AS A TEACHING TOOL
15.LEXICOGRAPHY (ELECTRONIC DICTIONARIES)
16.INTERACTIVE AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION OF VARIOUS TOPICS
17.RAISING TEACHERS´ AWARENESS OF STUDENTS´ LEARNING STYLES - INTRODUCING
NEW TEACHING STRATEGIES
18.ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS: QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS,WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS TOPICS
19.INFORMATION ON EU EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
20.TEACHING COGNITIVE STRATEGIES AND METACOGNITION
21.HOW TO TEACH LANGUAGE THROUGH CONTENT AREAS
*For participants without grant
the deadline is one month before the beginning of the courses
Time Schedule
Saturday to Saturday
09:00 to 14:00 or 13:30 to 18:30
Cost in Aegina Cost in Athens
Seminar:
Seminar:
750
€ *
750 €*
There is a reduction of 100 Euro on the above mentioned * prices for
participants they don’t have a European grant (650 Euro instead of 750)
Hotel (breakfast included)
in Aegina:
Price per person in single room:
41 € per day
Price per person in double room:
30 € per day
Price per person in triple room:
26 € per day
Hotel (breakfast included)
in Athens:
Price per person in single room:
65 € per day
Price per person in double room:
45 € per day
Price per person in triple room:
30 € per day
NOTICE:
- July and August are in the midst of high tourist season in Greece;
therefore please make sure that you make your reservations as soon as
possible.
- Participants
with own accommodation, are kindly asked to notify NEOHEL as soon as
possible.
- NEOHEL is entitled to change the activities and the timetable it has
announced depending on the classes which will be formed.
- NEOHEL is not responsible for accident, illness, theft or loss of
personal belongings during class or during school activities.
Further arrangements
(Optional)
Ancient Theater
of Epidaurus
Excursion by boat and bus may be arranged to the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Performances are taking place
every summer in Epidaurus
on a daily basis.
Visit of the Temple of Aphaea Athena
The temple of Aphaea Athena in Aegina is one of the best preserved Doric style
temples of the 5th century BC. The temple has been used as prototype for
the construction of the Parthenon in Athens
and along with the temple of Poseidon in Sounion
they create a holy triangle (Aegina – Athens
– Sounion).
Visit of the Museum of Sculptor C. Kapralos
Christos Kapralos’ wife will guide us
through his significant work in the museum. Works by Henri Moore and
Christos Kapralos had been exposed during the
Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens.
About The Teaching Staff
All teaching staff speaks Greek as their first language, have post
graduate degrees in Second Language Education, and have long experience in
teaching Greek to foreigners:
Ms. Evangelia
Georgantzi, MA in Second Language
Education and Linguistics, has long experience in creating series of books
on Greek as a second/foreign language for children and adults, and has
coordinated various SOCRATES – LINGUA programs for the production of
teaching material for the Greek language.
Dr. Christos Papazoglou,
Professor in the Department of Greek Language and Literature of INALCO (Institut National des Langues
et Civilisations Orientales) of the University of Paris, is responsible for studies
regarding the work of poets such as Kariotakis, Seferis, Solomou, and Cavafi.
Ms. Persefoni
Popovits, Assistant Professor of
the Greek Language and Literature at the University of Belgrade,
translated various literary works.
Ms. Eleana
Raftopoulou, Graduate in
Literature and Languages, translated various literary works, experienced in
teaching Greek as a foreign language to adults and children.
Ms. Lina Vaska–Paidoussis,
Lawyer, MA in Second Language Education, experienced in teaching Greek as a
second/foreign language to children and adults.
Where To Find Us
Name :NEOHEL-
Modern Greek and European Studies Publications
Address:
Agiou Konstantinou 40
Maroussi 15124
Athens – Greece
Tel:
(++30)210 80 87 595 / (++30) 6932 43 80 82 /
(++30) 210 6198903(ext.229)
Fax:
(++30) 210 61 04 284
E-mail : asteriasbooks@qualco.gr
Web site: www.asteriasbooks.com
Responsible for the courses: Ms. Evangelia Georgantzi
How To Apply
1. Please send the Registration form by E-mail, Fax or by Mail
2. You will receive an Acceptance Letter from NEOHEL.
3. For the reservation of the Seminar participation please transfer 200 € in the
following account mentioning the reason of the transfer and your name:
NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE
NEOHEL -
GEORGANTZI EVANGELIA
Account number:
011-14144 10 9049
IBAN: GR 26 0110
1410 0000 1414 4109 049
SWIFT: E T H N G
RA A
4. Regarding the hotel reservation you will be informed in due time.
5. The remaining amount (550 €) must be paid a week before the seminar
begins.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund is possible
depending on the date of cancellation (usually one week before the seminar
begins) and the reason for the cancellation.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
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