Course overview
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Stage 5
Year 9-10 Modern Greek (200 hr course) and Year 10 Modern Greek (100 hr course)
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 phone/video 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 NSL in Petersham. Relevant information is distributed to students and their home schools ahead of the lesson day.
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, 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 online. The topics range from holidays, free time, apps, traditional recipes to talking about films, etc.
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
Modern Greek Beginners
The Stage 6 Modern Greek Beginners course is a new course developed by NSW School of Languages 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.
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 Year 11 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 are able to 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 12 Continuers course comprises of:
- the course booklet
- the course worksheets
- online grammar exercises
- interactive activities
- audio files/video clips
- associated links (e.g. on-line dictionary, etc.)
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
The Modern Greek Extension Course is offered to students who have completed or are con-currently studying the Modern Greek Continuers Course.
The Modern Greek Extension course is a course produced by NSW School of Languages. It provides students with opportunities to develop a greater competence and fluency in the language while exploring contemporary issues in Modern Greek-speaking and Australian societies. The course is based on the set text, the novel Αμίλητη αγάπη , as well as the three Prescribed Issues: The resilience of the human spirit; Relationships and The impact of change on society. The course is delivered online in Canvas, and provides students with opportunities to digitally collaborate with their peers to complete authentic tasks and to engage in online discussions. Students also benefit from individualised instruction from their classroom teacher online and in weekly video-conferencing lessons.
Students are required to purchase a copy of the novel Αμίλητη αγάπη.
(For information regarding Assessment Policies and timetable please refer to the Assessment and reporting pages on our Website).
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.