Topics in Language Education
| Title | Θέματα Γλωσσικής Εκπαίδευσης / Topics in Language Education |
| Code | ΔΕΔΓ708 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025502 |
Programme of Study: H ELLĪNIKĪ ŌS DEUTERĪ/XENĪ GLŌSSA KAI ŌS GLŌSSA POLITISMIKĪS KLĪRONOMIAS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPMS - H ELLĪNIKĪ ŌS DEUTERĪ/XENĪ GLŌSSA KAI ŌS GLŌSSA POLITISMIKĪS KLĪRONOMIAS: THEŌRĪTIKES PROSEGGISEIS KAI DIDAKTIKĪ METHODOLOGIA | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600267467
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267467
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of language teaching and learning theories, familiarity with digital tools and pedagogical approaches, as well as the ability to critically analyze educational material in printed and digital form.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
(a) Analyze issues of multilingualism, language policy and assessment in language education.
(b) Apply principles and methodologies of critical language education in a variety of learning environments.
(c) Utilize educational technologies (e.g. multimedia platforms, AI applications, VR/AR) for the design and implementation of language courses.
(d) Design and implement game-based learning activities, integrating educational board and digital games to enhance language skills.
(e) Adapt teaching to different learning profiles and individual differences in language learning.
(f) Critically evaluate various contemporary research data and propose innovative teaching interventions in language education.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course can cover a range of topics depending on the needs of the program: multilingualism and language policy in education, principles of assessment in language teaching, critical language education, educational language policy, pronunciation teaching, individual differences in language learning, etc. Particular emphasis is given to the role of educational technology in language teaching, with reference to digital tools, multimedia platforms, language learning applications with large language models and virtual learning environments (VR/AR), which enhance the learning experience and interaction. At the same time, game-based learning methods and the use of board and digital games for the development of vocabulary, grammar and communication skills are explored, with the aim of increasing student motivation and active participation. The course encourages the critical analysis of contemporary research data, the design of innovative teaching interventions, and the application of differentiated approaches in a variety of educational environments.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 78 | ||||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 38 | ||||
| Written assigments | 120 | ||||
| Total | 275 |
Student Assessment
Description
10% Participation: Successful completion of the exercises and satisfactory preparation for the final examination are directly dependent on active participation in the lesson and reading of the weekly material. 30% Assignment: There will be one assignment during the course, focusing on a specific topic alongside relevant bibliography, discussion and exercises. 60% Final Exam: The final exam will draw on knowledge accumulated in the course using as its primary source the main coursebook. It will consist of a series of multiple-choice and short-answer questions, identification questions, discussion, apps evaluation, and an essay question concerning specific computational issues and theories.
Student Assessment methods
Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Alexiou, T. & Karasimos, A. (Eds.) (2023). Board games in the CLIL classroom. DeGruyter.
Αρχάκης, Α. (2005). Γλωσσική διδασκαλία και σύσταση των Κειμένων. Αθήνα, Πατάκης.
Δαμανάκης, Μ. (2001). Εισαγωγή στη Διγλωσσία και τη Δίγλωσση Εκπαίδευση, Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
Κοιλιάρη, Α. (2005) Πολυγλωσσία και Γλωσσική Εκπαίδευση. Μια κοινωνιογλωσσολογική προσέγγιση. Θεσσαλονίκη: Εκδόσεις Βάνιας.
Κουτσογιάννης, Δ. (2017). Γλωσσική διδασκαλία χθες, σήμερα, αύριο-Μια πολιτική προσέγγιση. Θεσσαλονίκη: Ινστιτούτο Νεοελληνικών Σπουδών (Ίδρυμα Μανόλη Τριανταφυλλίδη).
Mitsikopoulou, B. (2022). Digital Media in foreign language education. Pedio publishing.
Σελλά-Μάζη, Ε. (2006). Διγλωσσία και Κοινωνία. Η Κοινωνιογλωσσολογική Πλευρά της Διγλωσσίας. Αθήνα: Προσκήνιο-Άγγελος Σιδεράτος.
Σκούρτου, Ε. (1997). Θέματα διγλωσσίας στην εκπαίδευση. Αθήνα: Νήσος.
Τσοκαλίδου, Ρ. (2012). Χώρος για Δύο - Θέματα Διγλωσσίας και Εκπαίδευσης. Θεσσαλονίκη: Εκδόσεις Ζυγός.
Last Update
14-08-2025
