SUMMER UNIVERSITY

ANDROS 2015

Greece today: Language, Culture

and Media

Organized by:

University of Ioannina

Association of European Journalists

The University of Ioannina and the Association of European Journalists are pleased to announce the organization of a Summer University project, titled "Greece today: Language, Culture and Media". The academic action will take place in the summer of 2015 on the island of Andros and, specifically, from July 5th to July 12th, and July 12th to July 19th. The project falls under the aegis of the Research Committee of the University of Ioannina.

The aforementioned program is available to undergraduate students, as well as graduates, post-graduate students, PhD holders, researchers, educators and professionals. It includes an English-speaking and a Greek-speaking class. The attendees of the Summer University will be taught by distinguished University Professors from Greece and other countries, as well as journalists/academics from all over Europe. Daily four-hour lectures and workshops are also provided. Moreover, the program includes participation in excursions and visits to cultural sites. It is worth mentioning that at the level of guest lectures of the program, the Center for Hellenic Studies of Harvard University in Greece kindly participates, with Professor Charles Stocking from Western University of Ontario, Research Fellow of the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University in Washington.

The summer school will cover the following topics:

·  Greek Language

·  Greek Culture

·  Greek Mass Media and Politics

·  Greek History

·  Greek Poetry and Philosophy

The International Honorary Committee of the Summer University is comprised of:

-Mr. George Kapsalis, Professor, Rector of the University of Ioannina

-Mr. Athanase Papandropoulos, Honorary International President of the Association of European Journalists, Knight of Honour of the French and Hungarian Republic

-Mr. Triantafyllos Albanis, Deputy Rector of the University of Ioannina, former Rector

-Mr. Petros Gemtos, Emeritus Professor of the University of Athens, former Rector, former Secretary General of the Greek Ministry of Education

-Ms.Anastasia P. Samaras, Professor in the George Mason University, USA

-Ms. Katharine Sarikakis, Professor in the University of Vienna

-Ms. Jenny Pagge, Professor, former Associate Dean of the University of Ioannina

-Mr. Giuseppe Jacobini, Professor in the La Sapienza University of Rome, Journalist

-Mr. Athanasios Nakas, Professor in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

-Ms. Gina Kalogirou, Professor in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

-Ms. Georgia Ladogianni, Professor in the University of Ioannina

-Ms. Jinyan Huang, Professor in the Niagara University, USA

-Mr. Napoleon Mitsis, Emeritus Professor in the University of Thessaly

-Mr. Zisis Papadimitriou, Emeritus Professor in the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

-Ms. Maria Sakellariou, Associate Professor, President of the Early Childhood Education Department in the University of Ioannina

-Ms. Smaragda Papadopoulou-Mantathaki, Associate Professor in the University of Ioannina, Litterateur

-Ms. Marina Geat, Associate Professor in the Roma Tre University

-Ms. Damla Demirözü, Assistant Professor in the University of Constantinople

-Ms. Isaia Tsaousidou, International Vice-president of the Association of European Journalists.

In the coming days more names of academically qualified educators, who will participate in the program, are to be announced.

Regarding Summer University 2015 a press conference will be held on Monday, December 15th, at 12.00, in the offices of the European Parliament in Athens (8 Amalias Street, Syntagma).

In order to express interest and submit your CV, you are most welcome to contact the Academic Officer of the Program, Ms. Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis-Mallidis, Assistant Professor in the University of Ioannina, . You may also visit the website summerschool2015.ac.uoi.gr. Public Relations Officer: Ms. Isaia Tsaousidou, International Vice-President of the Association of European Journalists,