Following our previous highly successful in-country programmes in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 we are pleased to announce the dates for the sixth in-country programme for Modern Greek students and not only. The programme will take place on the beautiful island of Crete (University of Crete, Rethymno), from 6 to 24 of July 2020.
Program title:
Three-week in-country programme in Crete, Greece
Program location:
Crete, Greece
Program overview:
The Crete in-country programme is organised by the Modern Greek Department at Flinders University, in collaboration with the Centre of Intercultural and Migration Studies, University of Crete. The programme includes four hours tuition daily delivered by staff of the University of Crete, experienced in teaching Modern Greek as a foreign/second language.
On completion of the programme students will receive credit – equivalent to a topic - towards their degree, provided they have been enrolled in LANG3500 Special In-Country Studies Topic or equivalent in 2020.
Up to 15 students/participants will be selected by the Modern Greek Section at Flinders University.
Program dates:
6 – 24 July 2020
Open to:
- Students currently studying Modern Greek through Flinders University
- Students who have completed at least one Modern Greek Language topic at post matriculation level.(36 units, GPA of 4.00 and above)
- Students who have completed a Modern Greek Culture topic and have prior knowledge in Modern Greek language (have completed some formal studies in the Modern Greek language).
- Students studying Modern Greek at other tertiary institutions: Due to important administrative requirements, you will be required to: a)obtain permission from your institution for the topic to be recognised as part of your degree (major, minor or elective) and b)enrol in LANG3500 Special In-Country Studies Topic (Flinders Uni. topic), cross-institutionally.
- Any student with prior modern greek language knowledge will be considered.
Credit:
On completion of the programme students will receive credit – equivalent to a topic - towards their degree, provided they have been enrolled in LANG3500.
Base costs
- Return airfares to and from Crete, you will have to make your own travel arrangements. If you book ealry you will get a better deal.
- Approx $950, depending on the echange rate, which includes:
- Accomodation: single bedrooms for 3 weeks at the University of Crete dorms.
- All teaching materials supplied.
- Transfer from and to the airport in Heraklion. Approx. 6.00pm on Sunday 5th July and 8.00am on Saturday 25th July 2020.(depending on departures)
- Two (2) full day cultural excursions e.g. Knossos, Chania, Preveli, the allied cemetery etc
Additional Costs
- Please allow money for meals (lunch is available during the week in the University canteen at a very reasonable price, 3-5 Euros per lunch).
- Transfer fares between the city of Rethymno and the University campus (taxi/bus). A taxi is approx. 5 euros and a bus 1.2 Euros (0.6 Euros student concession ticket). Please note that busses to and from the university are not very frequent (every hour) as July is the summer holiday period.
- Any other personal expenses e.g. entertainment etc. (optional)
How to apply:
- Please complete the application form.
- Send the form to maria.palaktsoglou@flinders.edu.au or antonis.litinas@flinders.edu.au by 5pm 5th March 2020.
- The successful applicants will be notified by 31 March 2020 and a deposit of $200 will be probably required by 30 April 2020.
- Flights must be booked by 31 May 2020 to secure your place in the programme (flights must arrive in Heraklion preferably no later than 5pm on Sunday 5 July 2020).
Application deadline:
5pm 15th March 2020
Student prize:
The Jordanis Maragozidis Prize
A prize of 300 AUD will be awarded, after the completion of the in-country programme, to the student with the highest marks.
Further information:
Dr Maria Palaktsoglou (82015960)
Mr Antonios Litinas (82012047)
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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