Educational Linguistics

Τhe platform elearning is used for uploading class lectures, material and all relevant activities, tasks and assignments. Also, communication with the students is carried out either through the platform or by emails.

Students are assessed on the basis of (a) two presentations on given topics and (b) an extended written assignment.

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