MESOYIOS COLLEGE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER Travel & Learn Programs 2015 Business Computing for Adults Greek Archaeology / Mythology for Everyone Internet and Social Media Computing for Adults Travel English for Everyone Travel Greek for Everyone We Listen We Understand We Deliver
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Business Computing for Adults... 4 Greek Archaeology / Mythology... 5 Internet & Social Media Computing for Adults... 7 Travel English... 8 Travel Greek... 9 Ethnic Cuisine...10 WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 3
Business Computing for Adults Program Category: Travel & Learn Programs Available Formats: 25 Hrs. per week (3 parts / 3 weeks) Week 1: Part 1 Week 2: Part 2 (prerequisites Part 1) Week 3: Part 3 (prerequisites Part 2) Language: English Program Fees: 400 This course includes an introduction to Microsoft Windows and the internet and then continues to cover Microsoft Office 2010 applications, providing a wide range of learning experiences from activities with one or two commands to simulations and case studies that challenge and sharpen students problem-solving skills. Part 1 covers the basics of Windows 7 and good practices of internet and search engines. It also includes an introduction to Microsoft Office 2010 application and the usage of Outlook. Part 2 covers the Microsoft Word and Excel 2010 applications Part 2 convers the Microsoft Access and PowerPoint 2010 applications At the program s conclusion, students will be able to: 1. Use Microsoft Windows and the internet effectively for business and personal use 2. Take advantage of Outlook s 2010 features for emailing and scheduling appointments and tasks 3. Create enhanced documents in Word 2010 and learn advanced features 4. Exploit Excel 2010 spreadsheet capabilities for business applications 5. Create basic Access 2010 databases for manipulating data 6. Create attractive and professional presentations in PowerPoint 2010 WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 4
Greek Archaeology / Mythology Program Category: Available Formats: Travel & Learn Programs 25 Hrs. per week (3 levels / 3 weeks) Week 1: Level 1 Week 2: Level 2 (prerequisites Greek Archaeology/Mythology Level 1) Week 3: Level 3 (prerequisites Greek Archaeology/Mythology Level 2) Language: Greek/English Program Fees: 400 The aim of this program is the study of those mythological incidents, e.g. the Argonaut expedition, Hercules labors, wandering Odysseus, punished Prometheus in the Caucasus, etc., which associate the myths of Greeks with religion and archaeology. The comparative mythology, that is the systematic comparison of myths from different cultures, seeks to discover underlying themes that are common to the myths of multiple cultures. Myths, both from the Greek and the local cultures shall be thoroughly examined in order to define their origin and their possible connection with actual historical events (Colonization), distorted over many retellings. There will also be an approach to the religious life of the Black Sea population in Hellenistic and Roman times, through the study of Greek and local cults (Dionysus and Orpheus in Thrace, Apollo and Artemis in Tauris Peninsula, Cybele/Mother of God, Attis and other Eastern deities, Egyptian cults). According to the myth ritual theory, a myth is closely tied to rituals and it also provides a religious experience. This approach will be based on the study of written sources (inscriptions, literary sources) and archaeological evidence (sanctuaries, shrines, temples, votive offerings and religious articles. Upon completing the course, participants: will attain knowledge on the legends of Greek mythology referred to or linked to religion and archaeology. will be able to interpret these myths based on historical events, such as the Greek colonisation, the foundation of cities etc. will know which Greek and Eastern deities were worshiped in different parts of the Black Sea area during antiquity WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 5
will gain knowledge on the known ancient sacral monuments of the Black Sea area, the most important published worship objects, such as votive offerings found there, and the texts of the ancient sources referred to the worship of deities and worship practices in the Black Sea region. will be able to interpret these myths in conjunction to historical events, e.g. the Greek Colonisation, the foundation of cities, etc. will be taught on religions and deity/ hero cults related to the Black Sea area. will be able to identify the major sacral monuments from the Black Sea settlements, important religious artifacts (e.g. votive offerings), discovered during excavations and published. They will also learn to study written texts (inscriptions, literary sources) associated with religion and religious practices in the Black Sea region. WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 6
Internet & Social Media Computing for Adults Program Category: Available Formats: Travel & Learn Programs 25 Hrs per week (3 parts / 3 weeks) Week 1: Part 1 Week 2: Part 2 (prerequisites Part 1) Week 3: Part 3 (prerequisites Part 2) Language: English Program Fees: 400 Internet & Social Media for Adults aims to teach students the uses of internet and social media and how to strengthen their knowledge around social networks and the power of internet advertisement through brief lessons on how to setup their own blogs and simple websites using WordPress. Part 1 will cover the basics of internet, searching, evaluating websites and the uses of YouTube, Flickr and other media websites Part 2 will dive deeper into the social aspect of internet introducing students to the social networks, forums and blogs. Also during this week the students will learn how to setup their own blog Part 3 will introduce students to WordPress framework, an easy and online framework for developing dynamic websites At the program s conclusion, students will be able to: 7. Appreciate and tame the limitless capabilities of internet and social media 8. Get familiar with all types of social media 9. Understand the usage of social networks and the reach upon the users and advertisement 10. Introduced to blogs and blogging by building and managing their own blogs using BlogSpot 11. Build and customizing their own personal webpage using the WordPress framework WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 7
Travel English Program Category: Available Formats: Travel & Learn Programs 25 Hrs per week (3 levels / 3 weeks) Week 1: Level 1 Week 2: Level 2 (prerequisites Travel English Level 1) Week 3: Level 3 (prerequisites Travel English Level 2) Program Fees: 400 Travel English aims to help participants learn basic English grammar, vocabulary and phrases which they can use during traveling abroad in order to communicate their basic needs in places such as train stations, bus stations, taxis, airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets, museums, banks, etc. At the program s conclusion, students will be able to ask for information (e.g. directions, prices and times), make requests, check comprehension and ask for clarification, thank, respond to offers, complain, greet, respond to apologies and respond to suggestions, in the following situations: - At a Hotel/ B&B/ Youth hostel/ other accommodation (host family, maid, reception staff) - At a restaurant/ Café/ Pub (barman, waiter) - At a shop (shop assistant) - At the airport (check in staff, immigration, customs, security, people meeting them there, lost luggage desk staff, shop and restaurant staff) - In an aeroplane (fellow passengers, cabin staff) - At the bus station/ Coach station/ Train station/ Underground station (ticket counter staff, fellow passengers, ticket barrier staff, information desk staff) - At a taxi and taxi rank (driver, other people waiting) - At a museum/ Art gallery/ Tourist site (tour guide, ticket office staff) - In the street - On the bus/ Coach (fellow passengers, driver, bus conductor) - At a Language school (receptionist, accommodation staff, manager, classmates) - At a Tourist information point - At a car rental office - On a train (fellow passengers, ticket inspector) - At a police station - At a petrol station/ Motorway service station - At a bank WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 8
Travel Greek Program Category: Available Formats: Travel & Learn Programs 25 Hrs. per week (3 levels / 3 weeks) Week 1: Level 1 Week 2: Level 2 (prerequisites Travel Greek Level 1) Week 3: Level 3 (prerequisites Travel Greek Level 2) Program Fees: 400 Travel Greek aims to help participants to learn basic Greek grammar, vocabulary and phrases which they can use during travelling abroad in order to communicate their basic needs in places such as train stations, bus stations, taxis, airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, banks, etc. At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Communicate in Greek in a wide range of situations Speak and write in Greek correctly Develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for simple personal everyday needs like telephone calls, the television, the news, magazines, schooling information, visits to museums, theatres and healthcare institutions Develop self confidence in their productive skills Develop strategies of conceiving of the gist of an oral or written text despite the presence of unknown vocabulary and structures Feel at ease expressing their opinions, wishes and feelings in a correct way as well as participating in discussions on everyday matters, personal or professional clearly and understandable to the native speaker WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 9
Ethnic Cuisine Program Category: Available Formats: Program Fees: Travel & Learn Programs 25 Hrs. 600 (including laboratory raw material) Cooking demonstrations where visitors have the experience of learning, tasting and enjoying food from different Ethnic cuisines from all over the world. The choice is yours. Our Executive Chef demonstrates a variety of traditional and contemporary Cypriot, Greek, Italian, French, Chinese and Thai traditional recipes. The demonstrations appeal to those who enjoy the culinary adventures during their holiday as well as to those who are constantly in search of new culinary knowledge and skills. At the end of this program, participants: Learn the basic ingredients used in their favorite Ethnic Cuisine Learn the most common cooking methods used in their favorite Ethnic Cuisine Learn the cooking facilities and how to use them Learn how to cook the most common appetizers, soups, main courses and desserts of their favorite cuisine Learn how to make all preparations required to serve their favorite menus Learn how to serve their favorite dishes WISDOM CREATIVITY PERFECTION GLORY 10