Greek (Modern)
Course Title: Greek (Modern) Level 1
Level: Beginners
Time: Tuesday 5-7pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Learning Objectives
Students taking the level 1 course are not expected to have any previous knowledge of the language. The aim of level 1 is to introduce students to the language, the culture and basic grammatical concepts and to equip them with the skills to communicate at an essential level in a target language context.
Topics covered include:
Welcome to the course, introduction alphabet, numbers 1-10, basic greetings; Giving personal information (name, age, where you live); Talking about our family, descriptions; Places in town and directions; At the restaurant; Shopping; Transport; Countries.
Learning outcomes
Students will have developed a beginner’s vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above so that they can communicate at a basic level in the language. Students will understand basic words and phrases. Students will be able to formulate simple sentences.
Fee: QUB Students/Staff £20; Members of the public £80; Concession £40
Textbook: Non required
Course Dates: Tuesday 15, 22, 29 October; 5, 12, 19, 26 November; 3, 10, 17 December 2013
Course Title: Greek (Modern) Level 2
Level: Post Beginners
Time: Thursday 5-7pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Learning Objectives
Students taking the level 2 course should either have completed level 1, or have only a basic previous knowledge of the language. The aim of level 2 is to develop basic language skills, the culture and basic grammatical concepts and to equip them with the skills to communicate at an post-beginners level in a target language context.
Potential Topics
Practical Spelling – Numbers (up to 100) Phonetics/letter patterns; Describing the home/ accommodation; Booking a hotel; Directions 2 – prepositions etc; Describing family members; Shopping 2 – (currency, change, preference); Transport; Weather
Learning outcomes
Students will have developed a post-beginner’s vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above, enabling them to hold a simple conversation in the language. Students will understand frequently used words and phrases. Students will be able to formulate sentences.
Fee: QUB Students/Staff £20; Members of the public £80; Concession £40
Textbook: Non required
Course Dates: Thursday 17, 24, 31 October; 7, 14, 21, 28 November; 5, 12, 19 December 2013
Course Title: Greek (Modern) Level 3
Level: Intermediate
Time: Wednesday 4-6pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Learning Objectives
Students taking the level 3 course should either have completed level 2, or be familiar with frequently used vocabulary and have a strong beginner’s knowledge of the language. The aim of level 3 is to further develop basic language skills; cultural awareness and grammatical ability, and further develop communication skills in the target language context.
Potential Topics
Numbers – Dates – Ordinals – Phone numbers; Letter writing; Talking about our family, descriptions; Education and Occupation; Numbers 2 – Making practical use of numbers, arithmetic; Daily Routine; At the Station (Train/Bus/Airport); Time
Learning Outcomes
Students will have developed a post-beginner’s vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above which should give them the confidence to hold a conversation in the language. Students will understand frequently used words and phrases.
Students will be able to formulate sentences.
Fee: QUB Students/Staff £20; Members of the public £80; Concession £40
Textbook: Non required
Course Dates: Wednesday 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4, 11, 18 December 2013
Course Title: Greek (Modern) Conversation
Level: Post Intermediate
Time: Wednesday 6-7pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Learning Objectives
The Greek Conversation Course is open to all University Students, staff and non University adults. Students enrolling on this course should have completed Greek (Modern) Level 3 or already have a substantial knowledge of the Greek Language.
Potential Topics
Life in Greece; Family relationships; Education; Employment and Work; Entertainment and Leisure Activities
Aspects of Greek History and Culture; Travelling
The Course will be student –centred allowing students to develop at their own pace and according to their interests with the help of practice tutor-led classes.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is mainly the further development and use of the Greek Language –practicing vocabulary or syntactical and grammatical linguistic rules- to enable students to communicate more fluently in the Greek language in realistic everyday situations. The emphasis will be on oral communication. Students will develop Vocabulary and Grammar in a post-beginners’ level – going up to intermediate level.
Fee: QUB Students/Staff £20; Members of the public £80; Concession £40
Textbook: Non required
Course Dates: Wednesday 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4, 11, 18 December 2013
