We are very happy to announce the beginning of a new course to be offered during July and August 2015.
There is nobody in the world that does not know that one of the most important greek cultural “inventions” has been the theatre. Ancient greek tragedies and comedies are considered the basis of the modern theatre and important ingredient of the European culture.
This program is offered during July and August every year and is taught in greek with supplementary explanations in English if required.
This is why participants should have B1 level at least.
The duration of the course is 15 hours during 2 weeks and it includes a ticket at one of ancient greek plays in Epidaurus.
This is a two week supplementary course of 18 hours along with the normal Greek language lessons.
Dates:
July: from 6.07.2015 until 18.07.2015
August: from 3.08.2015 until 15.08.2015
Minimum entry level: B1.
The course is taught in Greek but explanations and additional information may be given in English.
Price for this supplementary program: 450€ per student in the group.
Minimum number of participants: 3
An additional of 35€ per student is needed to cover the bus ticket to and from Epidaurus plus the ticket of the theater.
Schedule:
JULY
1st week
LESSON 1: An introduction to the Greek Ancient Drama
LESSON 2: Introduction to comedy and Aristophanes – preparation for watching “The Acharnians”, Aristophanes
LESSON 3: “The Acharnians”, Aristophanes
Saturday, July 11, trip by bus in the afternoon to the ancient theater of Epidaurus for watching “The Acharnians” of Aristophanes.
2nd week
LESSON 4: Discussing about the performance, the history of Epidaurus and the relation between religion and theater.
LESSON 5: Introduction to tragedy
LESSON 6: “Ajax”, Sophocles
Saturday, July 18, trip by bus in the afternoon to the ancient theater of Epidaurus for watching “Ajax” of Sophocles (optional)
AUGUST
1st week
LESSON 1: An introduction to the Greek Ancient Drama
LESSON 2: Introduction to tragedy and Euripides – preparation for watching “Iphigenia en Tavris”, Euripides
LESSON 3: “Iphigenia en Tavris”, Euripides
Saturday, August 8, trip by bus in the afternoon to the ancient theater of Epidaurus for watching “Iphigenia en Tavris” of Euripides.
2nd week
LESSON 4: Discussing about the performance – the history of Epidaurus and the relation between religion and theater.
LESSON 5: Introduction to comedy
LESSON 6: “Nepheles”, Aristophanes
Saturday, August 15, trip by bus in the afternoon to the ancient theater of Epidaurus for watching “Nepheles” of Aristophanes (optional).
