The course is based on the principles of participatory adult education. The method used is the communicative one, which brings out the communicative aspect of the language. Moreover, the course follows the principles of modern didactics of living languages, which gives emphasis to culture. During the course active learning and exchange of ideas and information about the two cultures are encouraged, while the experiences of the participants are incorporated into the training. The above mentioned methodology is implemented via a daily schedule which includes two hours of language instruction in Greek or in Turkish, and two hours of language workshop, where participants under the guidance of their trainers and based on the TANDEM method (mutual teaching and learning) have the opportunity to practice the language skills they have developed during the day through language games, role plays and other activities and practice oral skills. They also have the opportunity to better understand the cultural framework within which the linguistic types of Greek and Turkish are developed and used. A daily schedule of educational/ cultural activities is incorporated into the programme, enabling participants to become familiar with elements of the common Greek and Turkish culture. This additional programme of activities is considered as an inextricable part of the course, since it provides the participants with a better understanding of contemporary Greek and Turkish culture. A cornerstone of this programme is the contact and cooperation of the participants through their common interests and personal objectives.
At the end of the seminar, participants are expected:
- To be familiar with the special linguistic characteristics of the Greek and the Turkish Language
-To have developed all four language skills in Greek or in Turkish (reading and listening, speaking and writing), with emphasis in speaking
-To have explored the contemporary Greek and Turkish reality, especially with their commonalities and differences (society, arts, history, nature)
-to have met and contacted participants from Greece, Turkey and other European countries and to develop interpersonal and intercultural skills
-To visit places of cultural significance for the relations of the two countries (Ottoman monuments in Lesvos)
-To have exchanged intercultural elements and to take part in a process of osmosis of civilisations
-to make this kind of meetings between Greeks, Turks and other Europeans an institution aiming at protecting peace, developing cooperation and promoting lifelong learning
-creating opportunities for developing new projects
Day 1
- Presentation of participants and of the seminar programme
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language
workshop
Day 2
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
-Study time with a teacher
- Visit to the Asia Minor Museum in Skala Loutron and walking around the village
Day 3
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop: presentation of countries/ organizations of the participants
-Study time with a teacher
- Greek and Turkish Dancing lesson
Day 4
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
-Visit to Mytilene (Midili) in places connected with Ottoman presence and influence in Lesvos
Day 5
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
- Interim evaluation of the seminar
-Free afternoon
Day 6: Excursion to Lesvos (to places of unique natural beauty and cultural significance)
-Visit to a work place or an artist's atelier
Day 7
Visit to a work place or an artist's atelier
(optional) Visit to the hot springs-Hamam
Day 8
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
-Εxcursion by boat to the Gulf of Yera
Day 9
- Greek OR Turksih Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
- Study time with a teacher
- Greek Film projection
Day 10
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
- Final evaluation of the course and formation of the contact network
-Singing lesson in Greek and in Turkish language
Day 11
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
-Tandem Language workshop
- Greek and Turkish Cooking lesson
- Greek and Turkish Dancing lesson
Day 12
- Greek OR Turkish Language lesson
- Tandem Language workshop
- Visit to the Museum of Theofilos , a naif Greek painter who also lived in Turkey
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