Modern Greek for Beginners – On-line seminar

Program Justification

The seminar aims to promote and disseminate the Greek language and Hellenic literacy, to foster linguistic and cultural interaction between Greece and other nations, to enhance the often-overlooked humanities disciplines, and to introduce innovation. Notably, there exists no other Greek language learning program that integrates both diachronic and synchronic teaching with distance education (both synchronous and asynchronous), through a linguistic perspective and the use of modern educational tools (multimodal texts, audiovisual material, gamification, etc.).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
(a) understand the structure of Standard Modern Greek, explore the cultural elements that emerge through linguistic analysis, examine the interactions between Greek and other languages (primarily through borrowing), and gain an overview of the historical development of the Greek language.
(b) obtain, upon successful completion, a certificate of training in basic knowledge of Standard Modern Greek, enhancing their CV.
(c) use Modern Greek in accordance with the basic learning objectives of CEFR Level A1 (grammar, vocabulary, oral/written production and comprehension).
(d) apply their knowledge for academic, research, or even professional purposes.

Target Audience

The program is intended for individuals in either of the following categories:
(a) Graduates of secondary schools or universities (any discipline or faculty, from Greece or abroad), as confirmed by the submission of a diploma.
(b) Students at any level (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers), from any institution in Greece or abroad, as confirmed by a relevant certificate of enrollment.

Eligible Candidates – Prerequisite Knowledge

Applications may be submitted by:
(a) secondary school graduates, upon submission of their diploma;
(b) holders of a university degree from any department or faculty in Greece or abroad, regardless of grade, upon submission of the degree;
(c) students at any academic level (undergraduate, postgraduate, etc.) from any institution in Greece or abroad, upon submission of any official proof of enrollment.

Basic prerequisites for participation include: access to the internet, possession of a personal email address, and basic computer literacy, including familiarity with the e-class platform.

Program Delivery Methodology

The program will be delivered through distance learning, combining both synchronous and asynchronous formats:

(a) Asynchronous learning:
Educational material for self-paced study will be uploaded, including for each biweekly unit: one PDF file of up to 25 slides, videos, activities, indicative bibliography, and audiovisual content (images with commentary, discussion forums, games, thought-provoking prompts, etc.), as well as online exercises and assignments. Total asynchronous instruction time: 200 hours.

(b) Synchronous learning:
Two live, three-hour lectures will be held each month (2 × 3 = 6 hours per month) via MS Teams, for clarification of concepts, consolidation, and explanation of content (6 hours × 4 months = 24 hours).
Live sessions will be offered in two time zones (to accommodate time differences) and/or at two levels, based on the degree of similarity between Greek and participants’ native languages (e.g., writing system, language family, etc.).

Educational Materials / Additional Resources

Participants will be provided with specialized educational materials (PowerPoint presentations, audiovisual resources, etc.).

Program Structure

Thematic Unit: Introduction to the Greek Language
Instruction Hours: 24 synchronous, 200 asynchronous
Total Workload: 224 hours
ECTS Credits: 8

Participant Requirements / Certification

To successfully complete the program, participants must:
A) Attend all instructional units. Absences must not exceed 15% of the total scheduled hours.
B) Successfully complete the assessment process, consisting of 4 online tests with both closed- and open-ended questions (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, written/oral production) at the end of each monthly unit (to be held on Saturdays or Sundays).
C) Have paid the full tuition fee.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Training corresponding to 224 hours and 8 ECTS credits.
Participants who have attended at least 85% of the program and paid the full tuition fee but have not passed the assessments will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Instructors

The program will be taught by:

• Stavroula Alexiadou, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
• Zoi Ioannidou, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
• Zacharoula-Myrsini Kalampaliki, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
• Angeliki Kefala, PhD Candidate, Philologist
• Dimitrios Kolovos, PhD Candidate, Department of Greek Philology, D.U.Th.
• Vasiliki Papafilippou, PhD Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Aikaterini Pouliou, PhD Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Konstantinos Skretas, Philologist

Participation Fee

(If applicable)

The participation fee is €300, payable in two installments: €200 upon submission of the application, and €100 before the start of the course, via bank transfer.
Payment of the first installment is a prerequisite for participation.

A detailed table with fees and discount categories follows.

Tuition Payment Instructions

Tuition fees must be deposited into the following bank account:
Piraeus Bank – IBAN: GR98 0172 3520 0053 5209 2260 595
with the payment description:
“KE 70073 (KEDIVIM), Full Name and Father’s Name”.

If the payment is made from another bank or under a different account holder’s name, please indicate:
“Special Account for Research Funds – D.U.Th.”.

The deposit receipt must be sent via email to dkolovos@helit.duth.gr with the subject line:
“70073” and your full name.
You must receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt.

You may also pay the tuition fees using a credit or debit card.

To make a card payment, please click here.

In the event of an unforeseen obstacle preventing participation in the program, a refund may be granted, provided that the cancellation is declared prior to the official start date of the program.

Selection Criteria – Application Evaluation

The maximum number of participants is 120, and the minimum required is 20.
Applications will be evaluated and selected in the order they are submitted.

Application Submission and Required Documents

• Start of application period: 10^th April 2025
• Deadline for submission: 30^th June 2025

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the website (https://kedivim.duth.gr or https://kedivim.duth.gr/en/home-english/). The online application serves as a Solemn Declaration, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.
By submitting the application, the applicant unreservedly accepts all terms of the program as stated in the public call/study guide, the program regulations, and the operational rules of TLCC–DUTH (https://kedivim.duth.gr/operfr/ and https://kedivim.duth.gr/en/institutional-framework/ )

Minimum required supporting documents:

1. A copy of an identity card or passport
2. A high school diploma, university degree, or enrollment certificate

Appeals will be accepted up to 5 days after the publication of the list of admitted participants.

Program Cancellation or Postponement

In the event that the minimum number of participants is not met, the Academic Coordinator reserves the right to reschedule the starting date of the program or cancel the program entirely, with timely notification to all applicants.

Contact Information

For further information, interested parties may contact Mr. Dimitris Kolovos.
Email: dkolovos@helit.duth.gr

Course Outlines