10th International Summer University Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media in Boston

The Laboratory for the Study of Social Issues, Mass Media and Education of the Department of Early Childhood Education of School of Education of the University of Ioannina, the Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology (HCHC) in Brookline, MA and the Order of AHEPA) are organizing the 10th International Summer University Greek language, culture, and mass media program. The project is scheduled to take place in Boston from May 28 to June 2, 2024, at the Maliotis Cultural Center (located on the HCHC campus at 50 Goddard Avenue) in Brookline, MA.

Also participating in the program are:

– The Ecumenical Patriarchate, Greek Education Department

– Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Department of Greek Education

– Boston University Philhellenes

– The University of Chicago, Center for Hellenic Studies

– Modern Greek Studies Program of Setor de Grego, Instituto de Letras, Rio De Janeiro University

– Study in Greece

– Euro American Women’s Council

Other U.S. universities and institutions will be announced shortly

The program will be held under the auspices and with the support of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece.

The 10th International Summer University will have the special title: ‘Spreading and teaching the Greek language in the Greek diaspora in the U.S.A.”

Topics include:

– Teaching Greek abroad. Exploring the unique aspects of teaching the Greek language in international Greek schools

– Addressing Educators’ Language Mistakes: Strategies for handling language and communication errors made by educators and students

– Engaging Second- and Third-Generation Greek Students: Best Practices for fostering interest in Greek Language and Culture among second- and third-generation Greek Students Living Abroad

– Refreshing Greek. Intensive teaching to revitalize and enrich vocabulary.

– Promoting partnerships between Greek schools in the United States and Greek universities to develop collaborative programs and offer Greek language courses taught by Greek academics and graduates of programs in Greek language and culture

– Improving the communicative skills and the communicative presence of educators in the classroom, in social life, and in public and private spheres

– Exploring the use of technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the educational process.

– Assessing the role and contributions of Modern Greek Studies Programs and Chairs in the United States in spreading the Greek language

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