Formal and Informal Education during the Rise of Greek Nationalism

Formal and Informal Education during the Rise of Greek Nationalism
Author: Theodore G. Zervas
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2016-12-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1137484152

This book examines informal modes of learning in Greece from in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, set against the backdrop of Greek nationalist interests and agendas. For much of this period, one of the Greek state’s major goals was to bind the nation around a common history and culture, linked to a collective and homogenous community. This study addresses the critical relationship between the average Greek child and their home, community, and school life during the earliest stages of their education. The stories, games, songs, and theater that children learned in Greece for much of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries went beyond shaping their moral character or providing entertainment, but were instrumental in forging a Greek national consciousness.

King Midas and the Golden Touch

King Midas and the Golden Touch
Author: Charlotte Craft
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2003-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006054063X

"There once lived a very rich king called Midas who believed that nothing was more precious than gold." So begins this imaginative and breathtaking retelling of the myth of the man with the golden touch. When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.

The Greek's Cinderella Deal

The Greek's Cinderella Deal
Author: Carol Marinelli
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369707222

It started with business… Does that mean they’ll deny their desire? USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Marinelli thrills with this Cinderella romance. It’s a one-time-only offer Until their chemistry ignites! Self-made tycoon Costa Leventis knows exactly what desperation looks like—his bespoke suits mask his troubled childhood. One glimpse of Mary Jones, fending off a business rival, has Costa coming to her rescue with the offer of a lifetime—his hotel chain will hire her if she attends a party with him. After years fighting her own battles, innocent Mary’s dazed by Costa’s generosity…and their outrageous attraction! She accepts his terms, but when the clock strikes midnight on their deal, Cinderella finds herself unraveling in the Greek’s bed… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Cinderellas of Convenience books: Book 1: The Greek''s Cinderella Deal

Exploring Modern Greek as a Second, Foreign, and Heritage Language

Exploring Modern Greek as a Second, Foreign, and Heritage Language
Author: Marina Mattheoudakis
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2024-09-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1040089364

Exploring Modern Greek as a Second, Foreign, and Heritage Language considers the diverse educational contexts within which Modern Greek is taught and how these diverse contexts substantially alter the requirements for materials, teacher training, and instructional practices. Divided into three parts, this book systematically examines the teaching of Greek as a second, foreign, and heritage language for students in Greece and further afield. The methodologies vary from interviews to case studies and introduce innovative approaches such as experiential learning, creative writing, and theatrical practices designed to create a more holistic learning experience. The in-depth studies provided in this collection are designed to raise awareness of the unique challenges and different needs arising in the Greek language classroom and the implications for teachers and learners. This book will be essential reading for educators, researchers, and policy makers interested in the teaching of Greek as a second, foreign, or heritage language.