University of Athens’ 2013 Summer Course in Modern Greek Studies

General Information

The Θ.Υ.Ε.Σ.Π.Α. (Summer Course in Modern Greek Studies) was established in 1988 in celebration of the 150 years of the founding of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, following a decision by the University's Senate. The programme's purpose is to familiarize foreign students (Hellenists) with Modern Greek Culture, the Modern Greek Language, Literature, History and Art.

This programme is the largest organised in Greece, both with regard to the duration of studies and number of participants. It is supported by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports, the State Scholarships Foundation, the Greek Parliament, the Greek National Tourism Organisation and bodies of Local Authorities.

During the last six years there were more than 180 participants from Serbia.

Duration – Conditions of Participation in the programme

The duration of the course is six weeks from 3 June to 11 July 2013 and is directed towards undergraduate, postgraduate students and teaching staff members from departments in fields relative to Greek studies.

Attendance of lessons is compulsory. ONLY students who have attended at least 80% of the lessons will be permitted to participate in the progress examination which will take place at the end of the lessons, and if they succeed they will receive ECTS credits. For all levels the ECTS credit points awarded will be 6. Students of levels 4-6 who will attend at least 50% of the lectures will be awarded 1 extra ECTS point.

It should be noted that candidates with no knowledge whatsoever of the Greek language will not be accepted.

The programme is divided into various levels which are determined in accordance with the guidelines set by the Council of Europe with further sub-divisions. After writing a placement test at the beginning of the course, students are placed at the correct level. For more information about the levels, please click here.

Tuition – Scholarships

All language classes are free of charge but accommodation and any other living expenses are not paid by the University.

In response to the increasing interest in Modern Greek Studies abroad, the University of Athens will be offering scholarships for this year of 500,00 euros each. These scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified applicants, following the approval of the Selection Committee of the University of Athens.

The application for participation/scholarship is one and the same.

Application Deadline

Interested parties are therefore requested to send by 15 March 2013 the printed application form as well as all the necessary documents to the following address:

Secretariat for the Greek Summer Programme ΘΥΕΣΠΑ
Modern Greek Language Teaching Centre
University Campus, 157 74 Zografou
GREECE

For more information, please visit the ΘΥΕΣΠΑ Programme website here or contact the
Secretariat for the Greek Summer Programme ΘΥΕΣΠΑ:

Τηλ.: (+30) 210 7277671
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