Summer Programs on Spetses 2009 June 14 - July 4
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Modern Greek The summer language program on the island of Spetses consists of a three - week session with five immersion courses in modern Greek, from beginning through advanced levels. Each course consists of 66 hours of instruction. The program is based on a comprehensive, integrated approach to learning modern Greek,with a syllabi created to teach Greek to adults of all nationalities, using textbooks especially developed by the Centre. The classes emphasize spoken Greek, but include instruction in reading and writing. Classes are small, with an average of 8-12 participants in each course. The instructors are Greek language specialists with experience of teaching modern Greek as a second language to adults. They are all Greek nationals who speak English and several other languages.
In addition to language instruction, the program includes several special events for the program participants. In previous years these have included evenings of Greek dance, poetry readings with Greek and foreign poets, theatre performances put on by the Athens Centre annual theatre festival and other activities in which all students can participate.
Dates: June 14 -July 4 2009 Levels: Immersion I,II,III,IV,V Course Levels Immersion I is a beginners course, Immersion II and III are first and second intermediate classes, Immersion IV is the advanced intermediate class, and level V is the advanced proficiency course. All courses consist of sixty-six hours of instruction. Participants should register for the level which they feel is appropriate. Final class allocations and course placements will be done on the first day of class on Spetses. A detailed syllabus for each level is available upon request from the Centre.
Class Hours 9.30 am-1:30 , plus 1 hour in the afternoon; ( four hours daily instruction) plus two hours extra 'conversation only' class once a week for each level.
Program Fees Tuition fees : ( levels 1-V):Euro 1190 . Accommodation Most participants stay in housing arranged through the Centre in several neighboring villas, in air- conditioned single or double rooms with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Fees are inclusive of a basic buffet breakfast. Housing is all in one area, in a quiet location, a few minutes walk from the classrooms and the sea. Double occupancy fees are available only if another student wishes to share a room. Rooms are allocated in the order in which applications are received. It is not obligatory to use the Centre's housing; participants can make their own arrangements if they wish to do so.
Housing fees Single occupancy room___________________Euro 1140 Double occupancy room__________________Euro 680.00 per person
Refunds All fees are refunded in full if an applicant cancels before June 10 th. After June 10th, no fees will be refunded, but a tuition and housing credit valid for one year will be given which can be used either on Spetses or for the year - round Athens language program. How to Register Complete the application form on the registration page and send by email, fax or post to the Athens Centre office in Athens. email: info@athenscentre.gr Fax:( +30) 210 701-8603 Postal address: The Athens Centre, 48 Archimidous Street, 11636 Athens Greece A detailed pre-program information bulletin will be sent to all applicants upon receipt of the registration form and course deposit. For further information you can also call the Centre at ( +30) 210 7012-268 or (+30) 210 701-5242 Payments Payments can be made by: a. Check or money order, mailed directly to the Athens Centre in Athens ( any currency) b. Direct wire transfer: Please email the Centre for details of bank and account number A deposit of Euro 250.00 must be paid at the time of application. The balance of tuition and housing fees must be paid by June 23rd. About Spetses:
General Info on Spetses ( click to view) The island of Spetses is located in the Saronic gulf about 60 miles from Athens. It can be reached by hydrofoil ( about 2 1/2 hours) which departs frequently from the port of Piraeus.
Spetses can be reached by car via Corinth and Porto Heli. Cars are not permitted on Spetses but water taxis are available to and from Porto Heli and Costa. Local transport on the island is by horse carriage, water taxi and bus. Participants do not need transport to get to their classes.
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