A hopeful note: Teaching Greek in students of the diaspora and beyond

The Society for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage & the Embassy of Greece

cordially invite you to a panel hosted by the

Modern Greek Studies Program of Georgetown University

A hopeful note: Teaching Greek in students of the diaspora and beyond

In the third of our trilogy of events devoted to Greek language we will highlight two case studies of teaching Greek language and culture in the United States, both in the Charter School space.

The first case is Odyssey School in Wilmington Delaware, an experiential community grounded in the classical Greek ideals of paideia (cultural formation of the young), koinonia (fellowship) and philanthropy. The school brings together language and culture to cultivate modern citizens through immersive learning, dialogue, and emphasis on shared inquiry. The second case is the Greek Immersion Program at Socrates Academy in Matthews North Carolina featured by practices that promote linguistic proficiency, cultural engagement, and community connection. Through classroom instruction, enrichment activities, and school-wide cultural events, the program nurtures both linguistic fluency and cultural literacy. Although similar, the two schools also have differences and the panel will focus on motives behind the matriculation of their predominantly non-Greek studentship as well as reception of linguistic and cultural experiences by the young students and their families.

We look forward to your presence and participation.

Donations to SPGH are encouraged.

Panelists:

Dimitri Dandolos is a Founding Board Member of the Odyssey School. Among other things, he launched and developed the school’s Greek language programs in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His work has fostered partnerships with Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies, entrepreneurship and cultural exchange programs, and international educational collaborations.

Matthaios Stamoulis is the Head of Greek Studies at the Socrates Academy. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Ioannina and Master’s degrees in Education and Cultural Studies. He is a professional educator who designs student-centered learning experiences and oversees curriculum development, cultural programming, and immersive educational trips to Greece.

Venue: Lohrfink Auditorium, Rafik B. Hariri Building (2nd floor), Georgetown University
3613 Canal Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Guests can park on the street in Georgetown, and on campus at the Southwest Garage (for a modest fee) using the Canal Road entrance.

https://otc.georgetown.edu/pac2015directions/

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