Greek - Elementary level

Language

French

Prerequisites

None. The course is open to everyone (UCL students, UCL staff, students not otherwise registered at UCL). Students who have no knowledge of ancient Greek are also entitled to participate in these courses.

Main themes

• Comprehension and expression of spoken language (about common everyday matters)
• Comprehension and expression of written language (with the acquired vocabulary and structure of the Greek language corresponding to the elementary level).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	The courses are designed to provide the student with skills necessary for everyday communication (in both written and oral form) and to familiarize him with a solid foundation in the structure (grammar, syntax, etc.) of the Greek language. The student should be in position to understand broadly a conversation or a simple text about common everyday matters to communicate or exchange basic information and write short simple texts. The teaching of the grammar and the vocabulary corresponds to the linguistic proficiency of the first level (Beginners Greek 1-2)

Content

CEFR levels:

• A2: oral expression, listening and reading comprehension;
• A1: written expression.

Content:

• basic vocabulary and grammar structures
• listening and reading exercises
• oral exercises (individual and interactive)
• written exercises
• texts and activities on general topics.

Teaching methods

This course includes classroom instruction. It requires active involvement, with written exercises to be prepared for each class, as well as both written and oral exercises carried out in class.

Evaluation methods

1. Self-evaluative tests,
2. Written and oral examination.

The final examination is in written form, at the end of the courses. The students will be evaluated on their ability to use the structure and the vocabulary of the Greek language acquired throughout the academic year. They should be able to do exercises and a written simple text. Students' performance in oral expression is continuously evaluated by the teacher during the whole academic year.

Bibliography

• matériel didactique
• manuel aux éditions KLIK STA ELLINIKA, epipedon A1, auteurs: Maria Karakyrgiou, Victoria Panagiotidou, maison d'édition : KENTRO ELLINIKIS GLOSSAS,  Thessaloniki 2014
• cassettes audio et vidéo.

Faculty or entity

ILV