6146y / 6148y-H

Greek 9 Language & Literature

Full Year/ 1 Credit / Grade 9

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Greek Language Arts 8 (or Β΄ Gymnasiou of the Greek School) and / or placement test. Placement in the Honors section of this course requires Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B+ and above). Honors Placement is finalized after Q1.

Course Description:

Students are introduced to a variety of texts (literature, poetry, articles, history), through which they develop their ability to engage in close analysis, make relevant connections to the present and understand the various functions and register of the language. Emphasis is also placed on the use of advanced grammatical structure and refined vocabulary in both written and oral speech. Short answers, essays, book reviews, oral presentations are the major assignments students are familiarized with. Students taking this course for Honors credit might be required to complete some supplemental assignments and will be assessed with an Honors-level rubric.

Works Studied in This Course:

• Βενέζη, Ηλία: Αιολική Γη
• Σεφέρη, Γεωργίου: Ποιήματα
• Λούβη, E. - Ξιφαρά, Δ.: Νεότερη και Σύγχρονη Ιστορία Γ΄ Γυμνασίου
• Νεοελληνική Γλώσσα Γ΄ Γυμνασίου