Course overview
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Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)
In keeping with latest methodologies in modern teaching practices, the Year 9 and 10 courses have been developed to assist students achieve the syllabus aims and course outcomes using innovative programs delivered in the e-learning class. The courses are structured to meet the needs of every student in a blended learning environment. Each student will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of diverse activities and interactive tasks. These self-directed learning practices are aimed at fostering an environment in which students can work at a pace best suited to individual learning needs in developing their language skills. The self-correcting grammar exercises are designed to enhance the acquisition of language structures by providing ample practice and on-going self-evaluation. The learning activities allow students to measure success and target areas of weakness. They further assist the teacher in identifying and promptly addressing targeted areas of weakness in a one-on-one exchange.
Incorporated into the program is an oral component. Students will have a regular weekly online lesson with their teacher to practise their spoken Modern Greek. This is a valuable opportunity for them to seek further assistance and support from their teacher. The written component in their course work will be submitted for correction upon completion of each module of work.
Note: A face-to-face lesson day is scheduled once a term onsite at the NSW School of Languages (NSL) in Petersham. Relevant information is distributed to students and their home schools ahead of the lesson day.
Modern Greek 200-hour course (2-year course delivered over Years 9 & 10)
For Year 9 students, all the learning materials are available in the e-learning class in Canvas. It is not necessary to purchase additional resources. The course contains a variety of interactive learning activities which cater for all levels of knowledge. There are 32 modules to complete, ranging in topics such as hobbies and interests, celebrations, food, and school. The course programs provide an excellent environment for the learner to gain proficiency and confidence through a flexible approach and a variety of innovative activities.
For Year 10 students, the learning materials are also in Canvas. The course contains 32 modules. The topics range from holidays, free time, apps, traditional recipes to talking about films, etcetera.
Students should purchase a bilingual Greek print dictionary. Details below.
Modern Greek 100-hour course (1 year course for Year 10 students)
The Year 10 Modern Greek 100 hour course is designed for students who have not previously studied Modern Greek. Students who complete the 100 hour course, remain eligible for the Stage 6 Beginners course, dependant on meeting other criteria and this course is excellent preparation for the Stage 6 Beginners course.
Students should purchase a bilingual Greek print dictionary. Details below.
Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)
Modern Greek Beginners
The Stage 6 Modern Greek Beginners course is a course developed by NSL for students with very little or no prior study of the language. It is delivered online via the Canvas learning platform. Students complement their online written and aural work with a weekly speaking lesson in which they practise Modern Greek with their teacher through prescribed and adequately scaffolded speaking activities. Students cover a range of syllabus topics and language features via interactive self-correcting activities, whole group digital interactions and discussions, and the production of creative texts.
The online course is complemented by a face-to-face lesson day once every term. Students attend NSL to meet each other and their teachers, to learn together via a range of specially designed learning activities, including games, competitions, Greek cooking and experiencing traditional Greek food.
The Year 11 and Year 12 courses comprise of:
online grammar exercises
audio files/video clips
associated links (for example: online dictionary, BBC course etcetera).
Apart from a print dictionary, students are not required to purchase anything else.
Modern Greek Continuers
The online Modern Greek Continuers course has been created to meet the syllabus objectives and course outcomes.
In teaching the prescribed topics and subtopics, the online Modern Greek course provides a flexible structure giving students the capacity to manage their own learning using a more innovative approach to the study of language. Students can access all programmed activities on the e-learning site. There are also links to other sites for maximum exposure to Modern Greek and to provide an appreciation of the social and cultural context in which it is used. The online language exercises enable students to gain proficiency through graded, self-correcting exercises and immediate feedback. Ample practice is provided for students to develop their comprehension and writing skills through a number of diverse tasks which they are required to submit for correction upon completion of each unit of work.
The blended learning environment is designed to stimulate learning, providing a variety of activities and interactive exercises. Incorporated into the program is also an oral component in which students will engage with their teachers on a weekly basis to practise their spoken Modern Greek. This further provides the students with the opportunity to seek assistance and support, and to have an informal exchange with their teacher.
The Year 11 and Year 12 Continuers courses comprise of:
- online grammar exercises
- interactive activities
- audio files/video clips
- associated links (for example: on-line dictionary, etcetera).
The online course is complemented by a face-to-face lesson day once every term. Students attend NSL to meet each other and their teachers, to learn together via a range of specially designed learning activities, including games, competitions, Greek cooking and experiencing traditional Greek food.
Apart from a print dictionary, students are not required to purchase anything else.
This course offers students the option to enrol in the Modern Greek Extension course.
Modern Greek Extension
Our brand-new Modern Greek course is designed to explore the film Η Ρόζα της Σμύρνης Roza of Smyrna. Students will engage in diverse activities, including interactive Canvas exercises, class discussions, in-depth writing tasks, and personalised online speaking lessons, all aimed at exploring contemporary issues and preparing students for HSC assessments. Through this course, students will not only deepen their enjoyment of language learning but also gain valuable insights into Greek-speaking communities.
Students are required to purchase a copy of the film Η Ρόζα της Σμύρνης (Roza of Smyrna).
Course materials
The following is a list of course materials which need to be purchased for the specified course. If a course is not listed, all learning materials are provided by NSL via Canvas.
Modern Greek Extension
Students are required to purchase a copy of the film:
- Η Ρόζα της Σμύρνης (Roza of Smyrna)
Dictionaries
All students should have a comprehensive language dictionary. Please consult the Modern Greek Faculty for advice regarding dictionaries.
Syllabuses (from NESA)
Go to the NESA syllabus downloads page for more information on the syllabus.