JULY 17TH - JULY 31ST, 2022
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Living Greek in Greece High School offers an introduction to the Ancient Greek language in the rich cultural setting of modern Greece that is specifically designed for high school students. The program accommodates a range of language backgrounds: we welcome beginner participants who have not even learned the Greek alphabet, but we also offer linguistic enrichment for students who have had the equivalent of a year or more of college Greek. Students will encounter Ancient Greek texts from a wide range of times, places, and intellectual traditions, including the works of Homer, Plato, the New Testament, and the Byzantines.
Learning Ancient Greek can also help us understand and connect with other modern cultures, especially with Greeks today. For that reason, this program is committed to balancing time spent engaging with Ancient Greek language and exploring its continuing role in modern Greek food, music, and dance.
The program lasts for two weeks in July. It includes traditional classroom sessions, informal conversational Greek sessions, and interactive visits to many places and sites of ancient and modern significance: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Olympia, and Delphi.
PREREQUISITES
Students of all high school grade levels are encouraged to apply. No prior knowledge of Ancient Greek is necessary.
CLASSROOM AND HOUSING
For the duration of the program, students and teachers live together in the center of Athens, and then in hotels in each Greek city they visit. Classes take place in high-quality facilities on or near the premises of residence, as well as on-site locales of historical significance. Students eat together daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These meals are provided either at our housing facility or at local restaurants.
INSTRUCTORS
TRANSPORTATION
The Institute will coordinate a group flight accompanied by a Paideia staff member, from New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport to and from Athens. Students may also travel directly to Athens, where they will be met at the airport by Paideia staff.
Chaperoned transportation to Living Greek in Greece High School will also be arranged for students attending Living Latin in Rome High School just prior to the program's start.
TUITION AND FEES
The cost of Living Greek in Greece High School is $5000. This amount includes tuition, housing, meals, site visits, course materials, and transportation to and from Athens International airport. Airfare is not included.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Paideia Institute is able to offer a number of full and partial scholarships to students with financial need. Please visit our scholarships page to learn more.
ONLINE OPTION FOR SUMMER 2022
The Paideia Institute will also be running an online intensive summer Greek program for high school students. This is a separate program from the in-person program in Greece and follows a different curriculum. Details of the online summer program will be available in early 2022.
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