An Internet-based Learning Environment for the Teaching of Greek as a Second Language through Literary Texts: Theory and Practice

Abstract

This paper describes an Internet-based learning environment for the teaching/learning of Greek as a second language which is based on specific theories of language learning and pedagogical orientations. The content of the teaching/learning of Greek is based on literature. The lessons focus on language, meaning and use and emphasis is placed on the creative comprehension and production of literary texts by the students. This specific environment was created as a result of the program of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religions, “Integration of Repatriate and Immigrant children in School — for Primary Education” and designed specifically for Albanian and Russian-speaking students initially, although it can be expanded in the future to include other languages as well. It is hosted on a moodle, created especially for the needs of the specific program.