SOURCE READINGS IN MODERN GREEK 1

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Subtitle	Greek Mythology
Lecturer(s)	DATSIKA, ELENI
Credit(s)	1
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Spring
Day/Period	Sat.5
Campus	Mita
Class Format	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
Registration Number	25391
Faculty/Graduate School	LETTERS
Department/Major	HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Year Level	2, 3, 4
Field	SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS
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Course Description	This is one of the courses offered by the Faculty of Letters to students of all majors, of which aim is to help students acquire the knowledge and skills that form the foundation of their studies at Keio University. It also provides them a chance to cultivate their wider education and competency in modern Greek.
K-Number	FLT-FE-26103-122-03

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FLT	LETTERS
Course Administrator	Department/Major	FE	HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Main Course Number	Level	2	Second-year level coursework
	Major Classification	6	Specialist Education Related Course
	Minor Classification	10	Common to All Majors - Elective
	Subject Type	3	Elective subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	1	Language
	Class Format	2	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		03	History, archaeology, museology, and related fields

Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

Greek Mythology
Objective: reading Greek mythology in a well-paced way.
Teaching method: students follow the textbook and they read on their own.
Intended learning outcome: students will read Greek texts on their own by the end of the semester.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Applicable

2013-2018: Teaching in elementary schools in Greece
2020-today: Teaching Modern Greek in KEIO University

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Discussions, Debates

Preparatory Study

About 10 minutes per week.

Course Plan

Lesson 1

1.1 The creation of Cosmos and the Titanomachy

Lesson 2

1.2. The gods of Olympus

Lesson 3

1.3. The goddesses of Olympus

Lesson 4

1.4. Prometheus, Pandora, Deucalion, Pyrrha

Lesson 5

2.1. The birth of Heracles

Lesson 6

2.2. The Nemean Lion

Lesson 7

2.3. The Lernaean Hydra and the Erymanthian Boar

Lesson 8

2.4. The Golden Deer of Artemis, the Stymphalian Birds, the Augean stables

Lesson 9

2.5. Other Labors

Lesson 10

2.6. Cerberus of Hades and the golden apples of the Hesperides

Lesson 11

2.7. The death of Heracles

Lesson 12

3.1. Theseus

Lesson 13

3.2. Theseus and the Minotaur

Lesson 14

3.3. Theseus returns to Athens

Other

Makeup Class/ Review etc.

Method of Evaluation

Grades based on attendance. No homework or exams.

Generative AI Policy for Classes

The use of AI is allowed.

Textbooks

Maistrelis et al. 『Istoria C' Dimotikou. Apo ti mythologia stin Istoria.』Institute of Technology, Computers and Publishing
ISBN: 978-960-06-2515-8.

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Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.