10th International Summer University
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Dear Philhellene,

The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston is deeply honored to host the 10th International Summer University “Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media” (Click the link) on its premises this summer, with the special theme: “Spreading and Teaching the Greek Language in the Greek Diaspora in the U.S.A.”

From May 28 to June 2, 2024, Panhellenic educators, students, and graduate researchers will participate in an intensive and in-depth study of various topics that regard the teaching of the Greek language, the particular educational methodology in diaspora schools, the use of new technological teaching aids, the usefulness of mass media, and more. Participants will explore topics including “Addressing Educators’ Language Mistakes”, “Engaging Second- and Third-Generation Greek Students”, and “Promoting partnerships between Greek schools in the States and Greek universities.”

The program will take place under the guidance of its founder, Professor Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis–Mallidis, Professor of Linguistics and Greek Language at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of Ioannina, Associate of the Harvard CHS – GR, and Head of the unit “Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media,” of the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of Ioannina. Maliotis Cultural Center is thrilled to collaborate with Professor Tsitsanoudis to expand the reach of this outstanding Greek language teaching program to the United States for the first time ever.

The 10th International Summer University will take place under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The 10th International Summer University is made possible through the generous sponsorship by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), under the leadership of its Supreme President, Savas Tsivicos. Many exceptional U.S. universities and institutions will  participate:

  • The Ecumenical Patriarchate, Greek Education Department
  • The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Department of Greek Education
  • The Boston University Philhellenes
  • The University of Chicago, Center for Hellenic Studies
  • The Modern Greek Studies Program of Setor de Grego, Instituto de Letras, Rio De Janeiro University
  • Study in Greece, Greece’s national agency for the internationalization of Higher Education
  • The National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum.

As the pre-eminent Hellenic cultural center in not only New England, but in the United States, Maliotis Cultural Center aims to connect academic communities in Greece with colleagues and Philhellenes in the American diaspora. We believe that equipping our Greek-language educators with tools and resources to improve Greek language-teaching in the diaspora is essential to our mission “to promote Hellenic culture and language”.

We invite all Panhellenic educators, students, and graduate researchers to be a part of the 10th Anniversary International Summer University “Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media” by completing the application form attached below. Whether you are a parochial school educator, Classicist, graduate student, or linguist, we invite you to attend this week-long intensive program designed especially for you by experts in diverse fields.

Thanks to the generous gift of AHEPA, 60 scholarships will be awarded to select applicants, to cover registration, participation, and meals at the 10th International Summer University. Beyond these 60 scholarships, additional applications will be accepted, subject to the review of resumes and CVs. Interested applicants are invited to apply through the attached application form.

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We look forward to your participation!

With respect,

Chrysoula Kourkounti
Executive Director, Maliotis Cultural Center

Markella Patitsas
Director, Maliotis Cultural Center

Application Form