ACS Athens Virtual

Modern Greek Language and Philosophy

Modern Greek Language and Philosophy

0.5 High School Credit

Course Dates

Session I - Fall 2023: Starting week of October 2nd, 2023 to week of November 20th, 2023

Session II - Winter 2024: Starting week of Feb 12th , 2024 to week of April 1st, 2024

Session III - Spring 2024: Starting week of April 8th 2024 to week of June 3rd, 2024

Prerequisites

Completion of MGL-H or equivalent, or corresponding EU- CEFR B2/C1Independent to Proficient user

Suggested Grade Level

Grades 7-12

Course description

This is an online Greek course for learners who have completed at least three years of Greek. The four skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – are expanded to a more advanced level. Students review and refine important grammatical structures while learning new vocabulary to communicate in Greek on a variety of topics. Greek culture and Philosophy are introduced with every opportunity. This course requires analytical thinking and use of the Greek language. Themes such as philosophy, family, Greek civilization, technology, leisure, sports, health, and everyday life are discussed. Learning activities and different assignments are completed based on these themes. Innovative technology tools are used to make the learning process creative and joyful for students.