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1st International Student Literature Meeting \u201cRethinking Literature\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n

\u201c\u0391t nine o\u2019clock\u201d as K.P. Kavafis would say, the 1st<\/sup> online student literature meeting with the imaginative – as Kostas Giavis characterized it – title \u201cRethinking Literature\u201d began. The meeting was co-organized by Mandoulides Schools<\/a>\u00a0and Zografeio Lykeio of Istanbul and was conducted on April 15 and 16, under the auspices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.<\/p>\n

170 students from 22 schools of Greece, Istanbul, Imbros, Nicosia, New York and Johannesburg, 46 teachers of secondary and tertiary education and 50 selected representatives of literature and the arts had the opportunity to exchange thoughts, questions and reflections on the teaching of literature today.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 15 <\/strong>\u0391<\/strong>pril 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Greetings<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u0391ikaterini Mantoulidou, President of Mandoulides Schools <\/a><\/strong>
Charalampos Kyrailidis, President of the Private Schools Association <\/a><\/strong>
Giorgos Papaliaris, President of the Municipality of Stavrodromi <\/a><\/strong>
Stratos Doltsiniadis, Representative of the Founder of Zografeio Lykeio <\/a><\/strong>
Giannis Gigourtsis, Education Coordinator of the schools of the Greek Diaspora <\/a><\/strong>
Fragkiski \u0391mpatzopoulou, Professor Emeritus of Philology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Writer <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning of the meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I of Constantinople<\/a>,<\/span> initiated the meeting.<\/p>\n


<\/a>The Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I of Constantinople<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cOn the back\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u0391\u03c5\u03c4\u03ae<\/p>\n

(Music: \u0395vanthia Rempoutsika, Lyrics: Lina \u039dikolakopoulou)
Online musical meeting of Evanthia Rempoutsika with the orchestra and choir of Mandoulides Schools as well as the choir of Zografeio Lykeio<\/p>\n

On the back<\/a><\/p>\n

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The teaching of literature in Senior High School today<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u0391\u03c5\u03c4\u03ae<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0\u039aostas Giavis, Assistant Professor in the Philology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0Aspa Chasioti, PhD in Philology, General Director of Mandoulides Schools
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>Spyros \u039aiosses, Member of the Teaching Staff in the Philology Department of the University of Thrace, Eleni Priovolou, Writer, and 14 students from 14 schools.<\/p>\n

In the first session \u201cThe teaching of literature in High School today,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0the student Christina Tsakloglou stressed the need to focus on teaching through \u201cbrighter\u201d texts, while Mr. Spyros Kiosses underlined the need for a more flexible choice of texts, other than those included in curricular textbooks. Their views were adopted by many students who emphasized that this should be their rightful choice.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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The ideal literature course – Suggestions for teaching and reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u0391\u03c5\u03c4\u03ae<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Kostas Karavidas, PhD in Philology, Member of the Teaching Staff in the Philology Department of the University of Ioannina.
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0Kostas Karavidas, PhD in Philology, Member of the Teaching Staff in the Philology Department of the University of Ioannina.
Participants:<\/em>\u00a0Kostas Akrivos, Writer, Educator, Venetia Apostolidou, Professor of Modern Greek Literature and the Teaching of Literature in the Department of \u00a0Primary Level Education of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, \u039aaterina \u039coustakatou, PhD in Philology, \u0395ducator, and 16 students from 16 schools. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Next, there was the talk of\u00a0\u201cThe ideal literature course – Suggestions for teaching and reading.\u201d<\/a> Mrs Venetia Apostolidou referred to the broader approach to literature beyond the classroom, while the thesis of the student Elena Agouridou for a more modern approach through dramatization even in the senior high school made a strong impression. There was also a lot to discuss regarding the teachers of literature, who are called today to play various roles; from an actor, as the student Konstantina Giannopoulou said, to a director, as Mr Akrivos added.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Can poetry be taught?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Giannis Paschos,\u00a0Writer<\/em>
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0Giannis \u039cpaskozos,\u00a0Writer, Publisher<\/em>
Participants:<\/em>\u00a0Eftychia Panagiotou,\u00a0Poetess,\u00a0<\/em>Sadahzinia (Giolanta Tsiampokalou),\u00a0Lyricist, Writer,\u00a0<\/em>Aspa Chasioti,\u00a0PhD in Philology,\u00a0General Director of Mandoulides Schools,\u00a0<\/em>Giorgos Chouliaras,\u00a0Writer,\u00a0<\/em>and 15 students from 15 schools.
Through video:<\/em>\u00a0\u0395vi \u039a\u03bfutroumpaki, Writer, \u0395ducator, \u039ayriakos Syfiltzoglou, Poet<\/p>\n

\u03a4he session entitled \u201cCan poetry be taught?\u201d<\/a> followed. The students referred to the importance of poetry in the modern era, in which this genre is declining in popularity, and they extensively discussed the difficulties of its teaching. The students expressed their literary concerns through reading poems mainly by Giannis Ritsos and Giorgos Seferis and graciously sang a poem by Kostis Palamas!<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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The role of the reader, the role of the writer and the role of the literature teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Kostas Giavis,\u00a0Assistant Professor in the Philology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0\u039aostas Giavis,\u00a0Assistant Professor in the Philology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Participants:<\/em>\u00a0Giorgos \u0391ndreiomenos,\u00a0Professor in the Philology Department of the University of Peloponnese, Vice Rector,\u00a0<\/em>Lila \u039aonomara,\u00a0Writer,\u00a0<\/em>\u039canos Kontoleon,\u00a0Writer,\u00a0<\/em>and 14 students from 12 schools.<\/p>\n

After a short break, the session entitled\u00a0\u201dThe role of the reader, the role of the writer and the role of the literature teacher\u201d <\/a>followed, in which Mrs. Lila Konomara pointed out that the decision to become a writer must be the result of inner will, as one cannot make a living from writing today, while Mr. Giorgos Andreiomenos focused on the contribution of technology to literature courses and the interconnection of literature with other subjects for a more attractive approach both for students and teachers.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Creative writing or essay writing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Sofia Nikolaidou, Writer, Member of the Teaching Staff in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0Dimitra Kechagia, Journalist
Participants:<\/em>\u00a0\u039dtina Iliopoulou, Member of the Teaching Staff in the Department of Philosophy and Education of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, \u039aostas \u0391ggelakos, Professor in the History Department of the Ionian University, Editor of the magazine and the digital version of NEW EDUCATION and 14 students from 12 schools.<\/p>\n

The first day ended with a discussion that has troubled many on the question of \u201dCreative writing or essay writing?\u201d<\/a> During the discussion, students discussed the phenomenon of grade obsession and emphasized the freedom of thought that governs creative writing and the need to include it in the school curriculum, while Mrs Sofia Nikolaidou referred to the psychological benefits of creative writing in an educational system like the Greek one. On his part, Mr Kostas Aggelakos stressed that lately, after the changes in the course, the two sides have been converging and there is no Manichean logic.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

To be continued tomorrow\u2026<\/p>\n

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Friday<\/em><\/strong>, 16 \u0391<\/em><\/strong>pril<\/em><\/strong> 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Redefining writers: foreign classic authors, fantasy literature, comics<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Fragkiski \u0391mpatzopoulou, Emeritus Professor of Philology in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Writer
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0\u039cikela Chartoulari, Journalist
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>Dimosthenis Papamarkos, Writer, Scriptwriter, Comics Writer, Vasiliki Petsa, Writer, Translator, and 14 students from 14 schools.<\/p>\n

The second day began with the discussion \u201dRedefining writers: foreign classic authors, fantasy literature, comics.\u201d<\/a> The students mentioned that foreign literature – and specifically fantasy literature – opens new horizons and new windows to the world, either the real one or the imaginary. Regarding the teaching of fantasy literature in schools, Mrs Fragkiski Ampatzopoulou mentioned that the biggest problem in the teaching of literature in general is that in modern schools we often pursue the rationalization of this subject. However, rationalism cannot provide answers to all questions. Common words are sometimes not enough and that\u2019s why fantasy literature should be part of our educational system.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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How can books compete with new technologies?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:\u00a0<\/em>\u039aostas \u039aaravidas, PhD in Philology, \u039cember of the Teaching Staff in the Philology Department of the University of Ioannina
Coordinator:\u00a0<\/em>\u039aostas Mpliatkas, Journalist, Writer
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>Dimitris \u0391thinakis, Writer, \u0395ditor, Translator, Elena \u039caroutsou, Writer, Literary Critic, Paulina \u039carvin, Writer, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Theatre Studies of the Kapodistrian University of Athens, in charge of the Literary Performance Festival of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, as well as 16 students from 16 schools.<\/p>\n

Later on, the discussion focused on the question \u201cHow can books compete with new technologies?\u201d<\/a> During this discussion, Mr Dimitris Athinakis referred to the value of reading irrespective of the means through which it is accomplished, since the most important thing is actually to read. The student Faidra Danilatou wondered whether it\u2019s not technology that is responsible for distancing students from books but the school textbooks, which prevent young people from experiencing the love for reading and more specifically reading literature books. Besides, as Mrs Paulina Marvin stressed, books were once a new technology.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Modern Odysseys and forbidden texts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Dimitris \u03a4ziovas, Professor of Modern Greek Philology in the Universi\u00adty of Birmingham
Coordinator:\u00a0<\/em>Pavlos Tsimas, Journalist, Writer
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>\u039aaterina Schina, Literary Critic, Writer, Translator, Christos Chomenidis, Writer, and 17 students from 17 schools.<\/p>\n

The next meeting focused on \u201cModern Odysseys and forbidden texts.\u201d<\/a> Mr Dimitris Tziovas focused on contemporary trends, especially abroad, where the voices of literary critics of classic texts, such as Homer\u2019s epics or Shakespeare\u2019s works, are increasing. It\u2019s a movement that \u201caccuses\u201d these texts of containing elements of violence, misogynism and racism. Mr Christos Chomenidis stressed that such invalid reactions reinforce the value of these classic works instead of decreasing it. In fact, he highlighted that forbidding them will urge even more people to read them, while Mrs. Katerina Schina argued that such movements haven\u2019t received wide recognition and we shouldn\u2019t judge classic literature based on today\u2019s standards and ways of thinking.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Writers confess: choices, difficulties, joy and dead ends<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor: Giannis Paschos, Writer
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0\u039canolis Pimplis, Writer, Journalist
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>\u0395lisavet Kotzia, Literary Critic, Writer, Kallia Papadaki, Writer and 15 students from 15 schools.
Introductory video:\u00a0<\/em>\u039aaterina Schina, Literary Critic, Writer, Translator
Through video:<\/em>\u00a0\u039ayriaki \u039cpeioglou, Journalist, Writer, Thomas \u039a\u03bfrovinis, Writer<\/p>\n

Later on, the discussion focused on the topic \u201dWriters confess: choices, difficulties, joy and<\/a> dead ends.\u201d When students asked what kind of a person a writer is and what his or her role is, Mrs. Kallia Papadaki mentioned that a writer tries to see beyond the obvious, being a person who tries to defeat what is troubling him or her, while Mr. Paschos argued that literature is a form of rebellion and it\u2019s beneficial when the writer exhibits resistance.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Literature at the cinema and on stage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1\u03b7<\/p>\n

Counselor:\u00a0<\/em>\u039cichalis Speggos, Writer
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0\u039carina Aggelaki, Journalist
Participants:\u00a0<\/em>Stelios Mainas, Actor, \u03a4asos \u039cpoulmetis, Director, and 15 students from 13 schools.<\/p>\n

The next discussion \u201dLiterature at the cinema and on stage\u201d focused on the relationship between literature and the cinema as well as the theatre. When the student Mariana Giochala asked how literary adaptations can benefit the cinema and the theater, Mr Tasos Mpoulmpetis mentioned that the reader is the one who adds imagination to literature, while at the cinema it\u2019s the director who has visualized a specific world and presents it to the viewer. Mr Stelios Mainas stressed that the reading of a literature book is very personal, while at the theater one shares this experience with others. Then, Mr Michalis Speggos highlighted that every literary adaptation, either at the cinema or the theater, constitutes a new artistic creation.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Literature and the searching of meaning<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Counselor:<\/em>\u00a0Fragkiski Ampatzopoulou, Professor Emeritus of Philology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Writer
Coordinator:<\/em>\u00a0Paulina \u039carvin, Writer, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Theatre Studies of the Kapodistrian University of Athens, in charge of the Festival of Literary Performance of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair
Participants:<\/em>\u00a0Tolis Nikiforou, Poet, Writer, Christos \u0391steriou, PhD in Philology, Writer, and 20 students from 20 schools.<\/p>\n

\u03a4he meeting was concluded with the discussion entitled \u201dLiterature and the searching of meaning.\u201d <\/a>As regards the role of poetry in people\u2019s lives, Mr. Tolis Nikiforou argued that through poetry each individual\u2019s uniqueness can be discovered. Mrs Dimitra Christodoulou mentioned that poetry is a gift during a time that communication among people is nonexistent and societies are becoming more and more chaotic. Mrs Fragkiski Ampatzopoulou mentioned that poetry gives meaning to their unexpressed experiences, since its power is connected to the unreachable and the divine, while the student Aikaterini – Eleni Karaindrou mentioned that poetry – and literature in general – is a way to turn pain into hope.<\/p>\n

Watch the discussion<\/a><\/p>\n

We are looking forward to the 2nd<\/sup> International Student Literature Meeting entitled \u201cRethinking Literature.\u201d Until then, as the student Maria-Elpida Liakou said, let\u2019s stay in touch with literature\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u0391<\/em><\/strong> few words about the event<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The 1st<\/sup> International Student Literature Meeting <\/strong>constitutes a proposal for teaching and approaching literature and aims to promote the contact, communication, exchange of views and creative collaboration of students and teachers with selected representatives of literature and the arts.<\/p>\n

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Through this meeting, students will have the opportunity to share their opinions and suggestions and talk freely about what worries them as well as what occupies their minds but they cannot easily express.<\/p>\n

This year, 170 students from 22 schools of Greece, Istanbul, Imbros, Nicosia, New York and Johannesburg, 46 teachers and 50 selected representatives of literature and the arts are participating in this first meeting.<\/p>\n

In the spring of 2020, the 8th<\/sup> International Student Literature Conference on the topic \u201cGiannis Ritsos: The Poet of Hellenism\u201d couldn\u2019t be held due to the coronavirus pandemic. The seven conferences that had preceded were dedicated to \u0391. Papadiamantis (2012), K.P. Kavafis (2013), G. Seferis (2014), G. Vizyinos (2015), O. Elytis (2016), G. Theotokas (2018) and A. Samarakis (2019). 300 students and teachers from schools of Greece, Nicosia, Alexandreia of Egypt, Istanbul and Imbros, New York as well as selected representatives of literature and the arts participated in each event.<\/p>\n

For this reason, the organizers decided to stay in contact with students even via the Internet and let the 1st<\/sup> International Student Literature Meeting be held online, until they can meet again in the spring of 2022 in Istanbul. Besides, the International Student Literature Conference that has been successfully conducted every year since 2012 constitutes an innovative and imaginative proposal for teaching and promoting literature.<\/p>\n

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\u03a4<\/em><\/strong>he 22 schools that participated are the following:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2ND<\/sup> GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL OF MESOLOGGI – SCHOOL OF GREEK STUDIES, 3RD<\/sup> GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL OF MESOLOGGI, ARISTOTLE SCHOOL OF KORINTHOS, JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF IMBROS, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF LIVADOCHORI OF LIMNOS, AVGOULEA – LINARDATOU SCHOOLS, GEITONA SCHOOLS, MANDOULIDES SCHOOLS, \u039cPAKOGIANNIS SCHOOLS, \u201cMODERN EDUCATION\u201d SCHOOLS, HELLENIC AMERICAN COLLEGE OF AGIOS DIMITRIOS, \u0391STORIA OF \u039d\u03a5, GREEK-FRENCH SCHOOL \u201cJEANNE D\u2019 ARC,\u201d ZOGRAFEIO LYKEIO, \u201cAKSION\u201d SCHOOLS, ATHENS COLLEGE, PSYCHIKO COLLEGE, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF ACROPOLIS, MUSIC SCHOOL OF VOLOS, PANCYPRIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, VARVAKEIO HIGH SCHOOL, ST. CATHERINE\u2019 S BRITISH SCHOOL, SAHETI SCHOOL OF JOHANNESBURG<\/p>\n

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