Topics in Language Didactics, Multilingualism and Educational Technologies

Course Information
TitleΔιδακτική των Γλωσσών και Εκπαιδευτικές Τεχνολογίες σε πολύγλωσσα και πολυπολιτισμικά περιβάλλοντα / Topics in Language Didactics, Multilingualism and Educational Technologies
CodeΥΚΔΓ-004
Interdepartmental ProgrammeLanguages, Communication and Management of Educational Services in modern social, economic and tech
Collaborating SchoolsFrench Language and Literature
Economics
Philosophy and Education
German Language and Literature
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600012611

Programme of Study: Languages, Communication and Management of Educational Services in modern social, economic and tech

Registered students: 22
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Didaktikī tōn Glōssṓn kai Ekpaideutikés Technologíes se polýglōssa kai polypolitismiká perivállontaCompulsory Module CoursesWinter/Spring-4
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600282174
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses/seminars, postgraduate students will be expected to: • Establish clear connections between theories of second/foreign language acquisition and contemporary pedagogical approaches. • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of theories and practices related to the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in foreign language education. • Effectively apply ICT tools in the design and implementation of foreign language teaching. • Develop and/or adapt appropriate and pedagogically sound digital learning materials, taking into account learners’ age, language proficiency level, and targeted skills. • Critically evaluate digital resources and tools available online for their pedagogical suitability and effectiveness.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Thematic Areas The thematic areas to be covered during the courses/seminars include: • Cognitive, pedagogical, and linguistic theories of second/foreign language acquisition • Linking language acquisition theories with teaching practice • Learning terminology related to language teaching through the use of ICT • Locating and adapting appropriate digital materials for language instruction • Using interactive digital tools to develop relevant skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing) • Useful sources for locating educational materials • Digital tools for providing feedback in foreign language teaching • Communities of Practice and Learning Communities • Useful web 2.0 support tools The course is structured into 13 units: 1. Introduction 2. Universal Grammar and (Second) Language Acquisition 3. The Interlanguage Hypothesis 4. Factors Influencing Cross-Linguistic Transfer in Second Language Acquisition 5. Interlanguage in Greek as a Second Language (L2) 6. Selected Teaching Approaches in Second Language Instruction 7. Bilingualism and Bilingual Raising
Keywords
Language Acquisition, Subject-Specific Teaching Methodology, Integration of ICT in Language Education, Practical Applications in Language Teaching, Design and Development of Digital Educational Materials
Educational Material Types
  • 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
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures70.3✓
Seminars60.2✓
Reading Assigment441.8✓
Written assigments431.7✓
Total1004
Student Assessment
Description
Presentations throughout the seminar and final written research-based essay.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Αρβανίτης, Π. & Κιγιτσιόγλου-Βλάχου, Αικ. (2013). Η Πράξη Λόγου στα ψηφιακά περιβάλλοντα. Αθήνα. Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση.
Additional bibliography for study
Προτείνονται επιλεγμένες δικτυακές πηγές για κάθε επιμέρους θέμα που εξετάζεται στην πορεία του μαθήματος. Selected Web resources, tutorials and scientific papers are proposed for each subject. The following scientific books are also proposed. Κουτσογιάννης, Δ. (2011). Εφηβικές Πρακτικές Ψηφιακού Γραμματισμού και Ταυτότητες. Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας Lightbown, P. & Spada, N., (2013). Κατάκτηση και διδασκαλία, How Languages are Learned (4th ed.). Oxford University Press Mackey, A. & Gass, S. (2012). Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide. London: Routledge. Salmon, G. (2011). E-Moderating The Key to Online Teaching and Learning. London: Routledge. Bajric, S. (2010). Linguistique, cognition et didactique. Paris : PUPS. Van Patten, B. & Williams, J. (2-14). Cognition and Second Language Instruction. Routledge.
Last Update
22-10-2025