Program Overview

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Teaching Greek to Speakers of Other Languages

Duration

3 Semesters

Qualification Awarded

Master of Arts in Teaching Greek to Speakers of Other Languages

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

Greek

Mode of Study

E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Minimum ECTS Credits

90

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Programme Description

The specialization of postgraduate students in theoretical and practical aspects of teaching Greek as a second/foreign language.

The cultivation and development of professional skills for teaching Greek as a second/foreign language.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the postgraduate program will be able to pursue a career worldwide as teachers of Greek as a second/foreign language and designers of language programs in this direction. Those who complete the program successfully will be able to work in public and private institutions around the world (language schools, schools, universities, and research centers) that specialize in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the program can be admitted to third-cycle studies (Doctoral Studies).

Admission Requirements

To initiate the evaluation process of your application, you will need to submit the following documents:

1. Application Form: All fields must be completed, including field 9 with the details of two recommendations.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Certified Copy of Degree: Undergraduate degree in a relevant field. The relevance of the degree to the subject of the Program will be evaluated accordingly. The degree must include the date of graduation and the final grade of the degree.
4. Certified Copy of Analytical Transcript: The Analytical Transcript must be the final one, which was registered after the issuance of the degree and includes the date of graduation and the final grade of the degree.
5. Personal Statement and Research Interests (approximately 2 pages): A letter in which you will mention your individual skills and abilities, your expectations from the Program, and the way you expect the acquisition of the degree to help in personal development and career advancement.

You can submit your application electronically by sending the above documents to the email address of your admissions advisor or to the general email address of the Department of Distance Education of the University of Nicosia: admissions@unic.ac.cy

Evaluation

The evaluation of the course consists of a final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment may include, among others, weekly interactive activities, studies, positive participation in the course forum discussions, etc.

The grade is calculated based on the weight of the final exam, continuous assessment, and the actual numerical grade received in these two assessments. Based on the grade of the courses, the semester average (GPA) of a student and the overall average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation

Students are required to complete successfully 90 ECTS and all the requirements of the program.

Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will deepen their understanding of the approach to learning a second language with particular emphasis on teaching Greek.
2. They will be trained in teaching Greek based on the three pillars of language learning (teaching, learning, and assessment) with an emphasis on communication skills.
3. They will learn how to manage the classroom and design lessons suitable for teaching Greek.
4. Graduates will become familiar with highly specialized aspects of language teaching.
5. They will be able to apply new technologies in language teaching.

Program Structure

Section: A – Compulsory Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 60 Max. ECTS Credits: 60

• TGSOL-511D: Theories of Second/Foreign Language Acquisition
• TGSOL-512D: Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
• TGSOL-513D: Research Methodology
• TGSOL-521D: Teaching Grammar
• TGSOL-522D: Teaching Greek as a Second/Foreign Language to Children
• TGSOL-523D: Assessment in Greek as a Second/Foreign Language

Section: B – Elective Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

• TGSOL-531D: Technology and Education
• TGSOL-532D: Teaching Modern Greek Literature
• TGSOL-533D: Intercultural Education
• TGSOL-534D: Special Education in Language Learning
• TGSOL-535D: Teaching Vocabulary and Using Dictionaries
• TGSOL-590D: Master's Thesis

Courses per Semester

Semester 1

• TGSOL-511D: Theories of Second/Foreign Language Acquisition
• TGSOL-512D: Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
• TGSOL-513D: Research Methodology

Semester 2

• TGSOL-521D: Teaching Grammar
• TGSOL-522D: Teaching Greek as a Second/Foreign Language to Children
• TGSOL-523D: Assessment in Greek as a Second/Foreign Language

Semester 3

• TGSOL-531D: Technology and Education
• TGSOL-532D: Teaching Modern Greek Literature
• TGSOL-533D: Intercultural Education

Academic Staff

• Dr. Antroulla Papakyriakou
• Dr. Aretousa Giannakou
• Dr. Georgios (George) Georgiou
• Dr. Lefki Kourea

Collaborating Academic Staff

• Dr. Antonis Ventouris
• Dr. Charalambos Magoulas
• Dr. Constantina Iliopoulou
• Dr. Irene Konta
• Dr. Nikolaos Amvrazis
• Dr. Panayiota Christodoulidou
• Dr. Stamatia Koliadimu
• Dr. Thomai Dalpanagioti
• Dr. Thomais Rousoulioti