The course aims at familiarizing incoming students and staff with the Greek language and structure, providing extra information about the region of Crete. It comprises ten thematic Units, two reviewing units, audio and video material, plus the links to two grammar e-companions.
Each unit conists of three components:
a) The language component (signalled with red), which focuses on everyday spoken Greek (levels A1-A2). It is based on short texts (with their explanation and most important words or phrases). Each text serves as the basis for particular remarks about vocabulary/communication and grammar/structure. The text sub-modules are completed with basic exercises to practise on the phenomena under examination. At the end of each Unit you can find a key to the exercises.
b) The cultural component (signalled with green), which focuses on attitudes, beliefs and practices of the Greek/Cretan population.
c) The information about the region (signalled with blue) present some data mostly regarding the island of Crete, from geography to economy, history, art and science.
The material may be used at the pre-mobility stage. You can study alone as regards the culture and the information about the region. As for the language component, it is also appropriate for self-tuition provided you use the audio-video material and the grammar companions. If you are planning to stay only for a short time, you can study the basics of the language component (Units 1-2), which will enable you to say elementary phrases in Greek. If you are planning a long-term stay, you can prepare studying some Units and then attend the in-person language and culture course, which is based on the same material. If you feel you need some assistance at any stage of the course contact moderngreek@phl.uoc.gr
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