Modern Greek Language and Art I & II 

Credit gained: 0.5 High School Credit (for each part)

Prerequisites

Completion of MGL-M or equivalent, Corresponding EU- CEFR A2/B1 - Independent User

Course description

This course is separated into two parts, each consisting of 10 week sessions. Must be taken in sequence.

(Intermediate)

Modern Greek Language and Art is a course for learners whose Greek is a native or second language. The four language skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – are expanded to a more advanced level through Art texts and virtual experiences. Learners review and refine important grammatical structures while learning new vocabulary on a variety of topics. Greek culture is introduced with every opportunity. Learners will use various media, virtual learning resources and tools and technology applications. Themes such as art, history, civilization, technology, media, are discussed. Learning activities are completed based on the above-mentioned themes.

Course Start/End Date:

  • Part 1: October 14, 2024 - December 20, 2024 

  • Part 2: February 3, 2025 - April 11, 2025

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Fellow/Online Instructor: Psoma, Dimitra

Cost: 450 Euros

Minimum Enrollment: 5 Students

If enrollment in a course fails to reach the minimum number of participants required for the class to run, the class will be cancelled and tuition will be reimbursed.

Fellow/Online Instructor(s)

Psoma, Dimitra, Fellow

Ms. Dimitra Psoma holds a Greek Language and Literature Bachelor's Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) majoring in Linguistics, and a Master of Arts in Translation from the University of New Hampshire (USA). This is her ninth year at ACS Athens.

Ms. Psoma has been teaching English and Greek to students of all levels, as well as preparing students for their university Entrance Exams for 15 years. Last year, she taught the Greek 5 as Language B to Middle School and Academy Students. She also taught Greek Language and Mythology for the ACS Athens Virtual. This year, she is teaching Greek to elementary students from K-5th. Ms. Psoma has successfully completed a 9-month seminar offered by the Aegean University under the subject: Greek as a Second/Foreign Language.

email: psomad@acs.gr