I. EXISTING PROFILE OF GREEK PHILOLOGISTS

a. Training Philologists studying in Greek University are taught the following obligatory subjects:

Ancient and Modern Greek Language

Ancient, Medieval and Modern History (Greek and European)

Ancient Greek and European Philosophy

Pedagogic

Literature

Additionally they may choose among the following subjects:

Psychology, Archaeology, Folklore, Theater Studies, History of Art, Latin language

Main shortcoming of the curriculum: the systematic lack of learning at least one foreign language throughout the years of studies.

2. Workload Greek philologists teach 20 hours per week in Secondary Education

(Gymnasium or Lyceum) almost all the above subjects. Subjects are assigned primarily according to the school needs whereas the teachers specializations and preference are of secondary importance. They also teach a course entitled “Civil Rights and Citizenship” which is closely related to the European Identity and for which they are completely untrained.

In order to enable the Greek philologist to respond effectively to the requirements of teaching the European Dimension and the European issues, and to acquire the ideal profile necessary to serve this goal, the following factors should be met:

1. Intensive learning of at least one main European Language
2. Acquisition of experience through educational exchanges with teachers, schools and pupils at transeuropean level
3. Attendance of common further training programs, which will be organized and hosted by several European countries alternatively covering subjects concerning economic, social, environmental, cultural and historical aspects of contemporary citizenship
4. Creating of common internet site where they can exchange experience and ideas promoting innovation in educational curricula
5. Development of didactic material with subjects concerning the European Integration