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Effie Vlaxou — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:13:31 GMT

Writing Center Tutor Training Program

Effie Vlaxou — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:05:00 GMT

The Hellenic American Union and the Hellenic American University announce that the new Tutor Training Program at the Writing Center has been certified by the College Reading and Learning Association as a Level 1 International Tutor instructing course. The program is the first of its kind in Europe to be certified by CRLA. Successful students of the program will receive a certificate noting their specialized training.

The HAU Writing Center Tutor Training Program

Effie Vlaxou — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:59:45 GMT

The HAU Writing Center Tutor Training Program gives trainees the knowledge and practical experience to tutor students in written English. The program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), meeting the high standards of the organization’s International Tutor Certification Program. Upon successful completion of the course and internship, students receive a certificate that documents their specialized training.

The Tutor Training Program consists of two phases:

a 20-hour course offered in two 10-hour blocks on two consecutive Saturdays.
29 hours of pre-planned peer and guided tutoring with the Center’s experienced tutors:
- four (4) hours of tutoring observation
- ten (10) hours of co-tutoring with an experienced tutor
- fifteen (15) hours of supervised online and onsite tutoring

The Training Course

In the first ten hours of the course, participants learn the definition of a writing center and the fundamental principles of tutoring. Participants are also introduced to the concept of writing as a process. They discuss learning styles and practice communication and active listening skills by engaging in activities such as scenario-based role playing, mock consultations, and facilitation questions.

The second ten hours focus on online tutoring and on the training of participants in the use of software and special e-tools, with emphasis on communication and interaction (synchronous and asynchronous). The course also helps participants learn how to work with non-native English speakers.

The final focus is on professional development and the ways in which writing center tutoring can advance career possibilities.

Tutor Training Program Certification

The HAU Writing Center Tutor Training Program is the first of its kind in Europe to be certified by CRLA, with a Level I International Tutor certification. Tutors who achieve this certification can benefit from enhanced job prospects both at educational institutions and in the private sector.

CRLA’s International Tutor Program Certification

History

Since March 1989, over 1,000 college and university tutorial programs, mostly in the United States and Canada, have received tutor training certification through CRLA's International Tutor Program Certification (ITPC). There are well over 850 programs which are currently certified through ITPC. The HAU Writing Center Tutor Training Program is the only CRLA certified program in Europe. Other certified programs include those at University of California – Berkeley, Purdue University, Tulane University, Boston College, and Carnegie-Mellon University, among others.

Purpose

The purpose of the certification program is twofold:

to provide recognition and positive reinforcement of tutors’ work from an international organization, CRLA
to set a standard of skills and training for tutors around the world

Endorsements

CRLA’s ITCP has been recognized and endorsed by:

Become a Certified Tutor

The Tutor Training Program is sponsored by Hellenic American University as a free service for its students. Professionals and students from other institutions and universities in Athens who wish to be trained and certified as tutors are also eligible to participate in the program for a fee.

For more information about the program and how to apply, please contact Ms. Vassiliki Kourbani at 2103680993 or Ms. Steph Bates at 2103680032 or send an email to writingcenter@hau.gr.

B2 Practice Exams for the TOEIC® Test

Anna Vlahou — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:43:00 GMT

B2 Practice Exams for the TOEIC® Test includes five (5) practice tests that are carefully designed to familiarize intermediate students with the content and format of the TOEIC® Test. The book can also be used for self-study.

Five complete practice tests (Listening and Reading)
Comprehensive strategy section
A thorough analysis of question types
Test day tips
Answer key with explanations
5 CDs

For Language Schools and Teachers

Special offers are available for language schools and EFL teachers. Call our office for more details.

Shipping & Delivery

Anna Vlahou — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:30:46 GMT

Shipping cost

There are no shipping costs for your orders¹.

Shipping times

The times listed below estimate the expected number of business days it will take for your order to be shipped from our facilities and delivered to you.

Order Placed by	Shipped by	Expected Delivery
Monday 13:30	Tuesday	1-3 business days later
Tuesday 13:30	Wednesday	1-3 business days later
Wednesday 13:30	Thursday	1-3 business days later
Thursday 13:30	Friday	1-3 business days later
Friday 13:30	Monday	1-3 business days later
Saturday	Monday	1-3 business days later
Sunday	Monday	1-3 business days later

Expected day of delivery:

Next day – Athens
Two days – Continental Greece
Three days – Thrace & Islands

¹Please ensure that you are able to accept your order at the agreed upon date and time otherwise a fee will be charged for any subsequent delivery.

B2 Practice Exams for the TOEIC® Test

Anna Vlahou — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:05:00 GMT

Five complete practice tests (Listening and Reading)
Comprehensive strategy section
A thorough analysis of question types
Test day tips
Answer key with explanations
5 CDs

For Language Schools and Teachers

Special offers are available for language schools and EFL teachers. Call our office for more details.

Greek Transatlantic Migration in the First Half of the Twentieth Century

Rena Efstathiou — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:50:08 GMT

On 15th March a lecture was given by historian and researcher Margaret Dounia entitled, “Greek Transatlantic Migration in the First Half of the Twentieth Century.”
The lecture looked at the Greek diaspora from a sociological-historical perspective by focusing on the personal narratives and experiences of the residents of a small mountain village in the Peloponnese in the early twentieth century. It was given in English and accompanied by a wealth of audio-visual material.

Legacy of Rosa Parks

Rena Efstathiou — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:21:32 GMT

As part of its annual celebration of African American tradition and culture each February, the American Corner in the Hellenic American Union library organized the showing of the film, Mighty Times: the Legacy of Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks stands as a symbol of the history of the struggle for Human Rights.

Mark Twain: his life and works

Rena Efstathiou — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:58:00 GMT

The American Corner continued its educational programs on American writers, with a presentation on Mark Twain for secondary school pupils.

The presentation touched on the main works of Mark Twain. Passages from Life on the Mississippi were read and clips from the film,Tom Sawyer, were shown. At the end, children completed a quiz about Mark Twain and his works.

Christmas 2009 Event

Rena Efstathiou — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The American Corner of the Hellenic American Union Library organized a two-day recreational event for its younger patrons during the Christmas holidays on 28 and 29 December.

Students in the English Language Program’s Adolescents classes, along with their parents and friends, enjoyed participating in various electronic sports/games competitions, such as Bowling, Boxing, and Tennis (Wii). They then tested their musical abilities by conducting an electronic rock band (Wii) and demonstrated their spelling ability in English while playing Boggle, a fast-paced educational game.

Parents and children were split up into groups and the best team for each activity received a token prize.

Our students and their parents and friends enjoyed these highly original activities offered by the American Corner, which combined entertainment with linguistic skills and familiarity with American culture.

Proficiency (ECPE) Writing Seminar - “How to Succeed in the Writing Section of the ECPE”

Effie Vlaxou — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:48:00 GMT

What will I learn?

Through this course you will:

Develop your accuracy and fluency in writing
Develop your awareness of the writing process

What is the level of this course?

This course aims at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

How long does it last?

This is a 15-hour course lasting 5 weeks (5 three-hour sessions). Each lesson is broken up into fifty-minute sessions, with a ten-minute break on the hour. Lessons begin at ten past the hour.

What are the components of the course?

The course content includes essay organization, topic development and sentence structure. You can find a detailed presentation of the course components in the Course Description handout given to students by Registration and Student Services upon registration.

Course Description

Week 1: Approaching the Topic
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 6-9 pm

Discuss the marking criteria for the writing section of ECPE
Review sample ECPE writing topics
Answer essay questions effectively

Week 2: Parts of an Essay--Introductions and Conclusions
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010, 6-9 pm

Identify the parts of an effective introduction and conclusion
Review sample introductions and conclusions

Week 3: Parts of an Essay—Body Paragraphs and Topic Sentences
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010, 6-9 pm

Identify the parts of an effective body paragraph
Develop topic sentences
Review sample body paragraphs and topic sentences

Week 4: Ways of Constructing Effective Sentences
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010, 6-9 pm

Learn ways of constructing effective sentences (sentence clarity and variety)
Enhance vocabulary and grammar skills

Week 5: Time Management and the Dos/ Don’ts
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010, 6-9 pm

Identify what you should and shouldn’t do when writing
Learn time management skills

For additional information, please call 210 368 0900, 210 368 0993, 210 368 0032 or email writingcenter@hau.gr

Seminar Price: 250 €

What coursebooks will I use?

There are no coursebooks required for this seminar. The instructor will provide a seminar booklet to all students at the first seminar session.

Regulations:

We expect that you will:

Participate actively in all class activities and discussions and to follow your teacher’s instructions.
Submit assignments before or on the deadline set by your teacher. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on an individual basis.
Attend every lesson on time. Your course status may be affected if you are absent for more than 3 hours.

ECCE Online Practice Activities

Effie Vlaxou — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

You can now do the online ECCE Practice Activities that our academic team has selected for you. There are twenty-one listening, grammar, vocabulary and reading activities to help you improve your skills in all parts of the written examination. Moreover, you can check your answers against the available answer keys and analysis of each item, with an explanation why a specific choice is correct as well as an indication of the level of difficulty of each item.

ECCE Practice Activities - Answer Keys

Rena Efstathiou — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:14:41 GMT

Find below the keys and detailed analysis of each item for all the activities.

ALCE Online Practice Test Items

Effie Vlaxou — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT

Practice test items taken from past papers of the ALCE are now available for those of you who plan to take the exam. Check your skills by taking any of the listening, grammar, vocabulary or reading activities our academic experts have selected for you. Each activity is accompanied by information on which answer choice is correct and why and how challenging each item is so you can see how well you do compared to the thousands of candidates who have taken the ALCE examination.

Second print run of the New Guide to the ECPE Speaking Test

Effie Vlaxou — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:27:00 GMT

Getting To Know The New ECPE Speaking Test: An Essential Guide, which is now available through the Hellenic American Union, prepares candidates for the new ECPE Speaking Test. Because of unprecedented demand and the high volume of orders, stock is already low. Teachers and candidates interested in purchasing the book are advised to place their orders immediately while stocks last.

The guide familiarizes candidates with the new paired format and the rationale of the Test, and provides practice in all five Stages. Features of the book include:

Five units dedicated to the five Stages of the Test
DVD component with complete ECPE Speaking Test
Detailed analysis of each Stage of the Test
Detailed analysis of examiner and candidate behavior
Strong emphasis on candidate strategies for each Stage
Most authoritative analysis of the new format on the market
Written by certified ECPE Speaking Test examiner trainers

Getting to Know The New ECPE Speaking Test: An Essential Guide

Anna Vlahou — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:49:00 GMT

Getting To Know The New ECPE Speaking Test: An Essential Guide will prepare candidates for the new ECPE Speaking Test by familiarizing them with the new paired format, the rationale of the Test, and by providing practice in all five Stages.

Five units dedicated to the five Stages of the Test
Detailed analysis of the new format
A DVD with one complete Speaking Test
Emphasis on candidate and examiner behavior
A variety of activities to practice all five Stages

For Language Schools and Teachers

Special offers are available for language schools and EFL teachers. Call our office for more details.

Independence Day at the Hellenic American Union

Rena Efstathiou — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:06:14 GMT

Our upper level students had the opportunity to learn more about Thomas Jefferson, third US President, political philosopher and principal author of the Declaration of Independence, by viewing a video about his life and work. After a brief presentation about the US Constitution - copies of which were distributed to those attending - the Star Spangled Banner, the American national anthem, was played in the room to close the event. All those present enthusiastically welcomed this informative event.

New Publications 2010

Effie Vlaxou — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:05:00 GMT

The Hellenic American Union publications are available for sale at:

Head Office, Massalias 11B, Athens, tel.: 2103680900, 2103680043, 2103680082, 2103680954, fax: 2103680074
Branch Office, Fragon 14, Thessaloniki, tel.: 2310557600
Bookstores

New! Companion book to the ECPE Book 1 Practice Examinations has just been published!

ECPE Book 1 Practice Examinations Companion is a vocabulary aid for Greek students to be used in conjunction with ECPE Book 1 Practice Examinations. The companion helps students build their vocabulary at an advanced level by focusing on key words presented in each test. Here for more details or to order the book.

New! Companion book to the ECPE Book 2 Practice Examinations has just been published!

ECPE Book 2 Practice Examinations Companion is a vocabulary aid for Greek students to be used in conjunction with ECPE Book 2 Practice Examinations. The companion helps students build their vocabulary at an advanced level by focusing on key words presented in each test. Here for more details or to order the book.

New! Companion book to the ECCE Book 2 Practice Examinations has just been published!

ECCE Book 2 Practice Examinations Companion is a vocabulary aid for Greek students to be used in conjunction with ECCE Book 2 Practice Examinations. The companion helps students build their vocabulary at an intermediate level by focusing on key words presented in each test. Here for more details or to order the book.

Other new publications:

Build Up Your Vocabulary Skills

Anna Vlahou — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Build Up Your Vocabulary is geared toward C1 – C2 level students. It presents vocabulary in context and distinguishes between formal vs. informal, literal vs. metaphorical, and oral vs. written discourse.

Six units with contextualized vocabulary
A variety of word-formation activities and tables with derivatives
Listening activities presenting informal words and colloquialisms
An English – Greek glossary at the end of each unit
Teacher’s Edition with overprinted answers
CD

For Language Schools and Teachers

Special offers are available for language schools and EFL teachers. Call our office for more details.

Teaching Learners with Learning Disabilities (in Greek)

Effie Vlaxou — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:43:00 GMT

This seminar is ideal for those who want to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to teach students with Dyslexia or Learning Disabilities.

How long does it last?

This 12-hour seminar is completed in four three-hour sessions over the course of four weeks. Each lesson is broken up into fifty-minute sessions, with a ten-minute break on the hour. Lessons begin at ten past the hour.

The seminar ‘Teaching Learners with Learning Disabilities’ is offered in Greek. See detailed information..

Book Exhibitions

Anna Vlahou — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:10:12 GMT

The Hellenic American Union has been participating in book exhibitions throughout Greece since 1999. Book exhibitions let language school owners and teachers of English as a Foreign Language know what new publications are available and how they can best be used to enhance students' learning. These exhibitions give you an oppportunity to find out more about the examinations administered by the Hellenic American Union, to learn about our professional development programs for teachers and to meet our representatives.

Date	Organizer	Presentation	Venue
28-29 August 2010	Palso Omospondia	"But...are the practice tests the right level?": The Importance of Piloting in Exam Prep. Material. 29 August: 11:30	Karditsa, Natura Hotel
29 August 2010	Palso Athens		Athens, Athens Imperial Hotel
29 August 2010	International Publishers	"But...are the practice tests the right level?": The Importance of Piloting in Exam Prep. Material. Vergina, 13:30	Thessaloniki, Capsis Hotel
30-31 August 2010	Palso Northern Greece	"But...are the practice tests the right level?": The Importance of Piloting in Exam Prep. Material. 31 August: 14:30	Thessaloniki, The Met Hotel
31 August 2010	Palso N. Ait/nias		Agrinio, Agrinio Imperial Hotel
01 September 2010	Palso N. Achaias		Patra, Astir Hotel
04 September 2010	Palso N. Ioanninon		Ioannina, Du Lac Hotel
04-05 September 2010	International Publishers	"But...are the practice tests the right level?": The Importance of Piloting in Exam Prep. Material. 04 September: Vergina, 13:00 05 September: Mycenae, 12:30	Athens, Divani Caravel Hotel

Learning Greek Podcasts

Effie Vlaxou — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:46:07 GMT

Free Modern Greek lessons in the form of podcasts, each accompanied by α full transcript and comprehension exercises. These podcasts will help you improve your listening skills. If you’re interested in a complete online program for learning Greek please visit www.hellasalive.gr.

What is podcasting?

It is a way to transmit, download, store, and retrieve audio material. Podcasts are delivered through the internet; in order to download and reproduce podcasts, you need an iPod or any mp3 player.

What is the procedure?

By following our instructions, you will be able to download the Modern Greek lessons, store them and choose when and where you listen to them.

To make learning Greek easier, you can also view and download the full transcript of each lesson (in .pdf form); transcripts are enhanced with images to help you understand better what you hear. If you wish, you can also play the audio file.

Once you have downloaded and stored the lessons, you will be able to listen to them as many times as you wish, pause at any point you want, and pick up again from the same point.

Who are the podcasts for?

The podcasts are for everyone, regardless of age, whose mother language is not Greek, and who wants to improve in Greek in an original manner, whenever they like.

What is the necessary equipment?

All you need is a music player (an iPod or any mp3 player). You also need to install the specific software (available for free).

How much does it cost?

Our podcasts are offered free of charge.

What am I going to hear?

Each of the 80 podcasts is a mini lesson that aims at teaching you how to communicate effectively in Modern Greek. No grammar, no rules, no “do’s” and “don’ts”; just basic dialogues, short phrases, and words that you too will be able to use in a variety of everyday situations.

Publications

Anna Vlahou — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:41:51 GMT

The Hellenic American Union publishes material that contribute to fulfilling its mission as an educational and cultural institution. This material includes textbooks for learning Greek and English as a Foreign Language, exam preparation books, exhibition catalogues, monographs and other cultural publications.

Τhe Hellenic American Union publications are available for sale at: Head Office Massalias 11B, Athens, tel.: 2103680900, 2103680043, 2103680082, 2103680954, fax: 2103680074, Branch Office Fragon 14, Thessaloniki, tel.: 2310557600, and Bookstores all over Greece.

Michigan Competency Exam Preparation Material (ECCE)

Michigan Proficiency Exam Preparation Material (ECPE)

ALCE/BCCE Exam Preparation Material

TOEIC® Exam Preparation Material

Modern Greek Textbooks & Exam Preparation Material

Practice Labs for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Cultural Publications

Youth Corner

Rena Efstathiou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:41 GMT

The Youth Corner at the Library at the Hellenic American Union (HAU caters to the educational and information needs of children and young adults. It houses books and audiovisual materials (CDs, DVDs, etc.) for young people, provides access to online electronic resources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other educational resources) and organizes special educational and information literacy events.

Youth Corner Collections

The following collections are part of the Youth Corner:

Youth Collection ( YC)
This collection consists of literature in Greek and works of foreign authors translated in Greek, selected specifically for children and adolescents.

Junior Collection (JC)
This collection consists of children’s books in the English language dealing with various topics such as history and, travel, as well as literature written for children and adolescents.

Easy Reader (EREN)
This collection consists of books which are written in simple English and are geared towards Hellenic American Union students who are enrolled in English-language classes. These books are categorized according to language level (beginners, intermediate, advanced, etc.). These books may be borrowed only by Hellenic American Union students.

Εlectronic Sources

The Library’s Electronic Catalogue
Use the Library’s online catalogue to check on the availability of a specific book at the library.

Online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Using the Library

You may borrow books from the Youth Section only if you are an Hellenic American Union student
You will need to register, first, before borrowing books
You should also have your registration receipt withyou. We will issue you the library card in 1-2 business days
You should inform the library’s staff of any changes in your address or telephone numbers
You may not borrow material from the special collections
Some of the material from the audiovisual collection may only be borrowed with permission

Educational Programs

The HAU Library organizes a variety of educational and information literacy programs designed especially to help children and adolescents become familiar with the library and research in general so that they can better find and evaluate the print and electronic material that can be found in any modern library.

The Hellenic American Union library also organizes other educational events such as storytelling, presentations on themes such as “American Hellenism,” and seasonal celebrations such as “International Earth Day”.

Classes from schools or language centers may participate in these programs upon prior arrangement with the library staff.

For more information call 210 3680044, 210 3680010 or email us at library@hau.gr.

American Corner

Effie Vlaxou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:41 GMT

What is the American Corner?

An American Corner is a collection of books and audio-visual material in English on American art, literature, business, history, culture and environment, as well as reference works and United States government publications. An American Corner also organizes events for the public related to its collection.

Mission

The American Corner provides the public with reliable, accurate and detailed information about the United States. As part of its activities and in fulfillment of the mission of the Hellenic American Union itself, the American Corner organizes educational programs and cultural events such as book presentations, film screenings, exhibitions and lectures.

Catalog of the American Corner Collection

The American Corner collection at the Hellenic American Union Library is an autonomous collection and is included as such in the Library’s on-line OPAC catalog.

American Corner Resources

Audiovisual Material

The audiovisual material listed in the attached .pdf belongs to the collections of the "American Corner".

The material includes documentaries on American politics and society, as well as a number of films and recordings of speeches. This information is available on VHS tapes, CD's and DVDs.

This material can be borrowed for educational purposes upon application. Restrictions apply.

Download the Audiovisual Material.

Posters

America 24/7
Black History Month
Road to Equality
Nature Month
Marshall Plan
4th July
Harry Truman
New Era of Discovery
Tsunami Disaster
All American Images
Indian Tribes Cult

Online Resources

Effie Vlaxou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:41 GMT

The library’s extensive Online Resources consist of subscriptions to:

Only Hellenic American Union faculty, staff and students, as well as non-University users with a valid Library card, have access to these resources.

Search the Library Catalog

Online Encyclopedias

Our Library now offers its users The World Book Web, a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. The Online Encyclopedias will constantly be enriched by more reliable and multifarious online sources.

Digital Books

The Library provides faculty and students with access to two main collections of digital books: a large collection of academic titles in a broad range of fields [eBrary] and a more specialized collection of information technology digital books [Books24x7–ITPro]:

Search eBrary

The Library of the Hellenic American Union subscribes to Ebrary, the online collection of electronic books that provides:

60,000 books from over 180 publishing companies
More than 4,000 books in the areas of Management, Business, Marketing and Economics
Advanced search and study tools

Search Books24x7–ITPro

Books 24X7-ITPro is an electronic database that provides:

Over 100 different technology topics
More than 6,000 titles of electronic books in the fields of:
- Information Technology
- Databases
- Enterprise Computing
- Hardware
- Networks & Protocols
- Programming Languages
- Security
- Telecommunications
- Certification and Compliance
- Desktop & Office Application
- Graphic Design & Multimedia
- IBM Technologies
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering and
- Web Programming & Development.

Periodicals’ Databases

The Library subscribes to a number of services that provide access to online periodicals databases. It also has direct subscriptions to a range of on-line journals. The following lists the periodicals databases to which the Library is subscribed, by subject area(s) and the subscription service. Clicking on the “Service” will bring you to the provider’s Search page.

The Library subscribes to a number of services that provide access to online periodicals databases. It also has direct subscriptions to a range on-line journals. The following lists the periodicals databases to which the Library is subscribed, by subject area(s) and the subscription service. Clicking on the “Service” will bring you to the provider’s Search page.

Service

Database

Subject Areas

Description

EBSCO Host

Academic Search Complete

Most academic subject areas

Academic Search Complete, is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 4,600 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 9,500 journals and a total of nearly 10,000 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc.

PQDT

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database

Most academic subject areas

The ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database (PQDT) is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. It is the database of record for graduate research, with over 2.3 million dissertations and theses included from around the world with over 60,000 titles added every year.

EBSCO Host

Business Source Complete

Business and Management

Peer-reviewed, business related journals. In addition to the searchable cited references provided for more than 1,200 journals, Business Source Complete contains detailed author profiles for the 20,000 most-cited authors in the database. In addition to the searchable cited references provided for more than 1,200 journals, Business Source Complete contains detailed author profiles for the 20,000 most-cited authors in the database.

EBSCO Host

Regional Business News

Business and Management

Comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. It incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all USA areas.

Springer

Springer Computer Science Archives

Information Technology

Offers access to more than 100 computer science journal titles in more than 2,939 volumes dating from 1971 to 1996 regarding various computer science disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Communication and Networks, Computer Hardware, Computer Imaging and Graphics, Database Management and Information Retrieval, Information Security and Cryptology, Information Systems, Software Engineering and Human Computer Interaction.

EBSCO Host

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Comprehensive database providing nearly 575 full text publications, including 550 peer-reviewed journals.

EBSCO Host

SocIndex

Sociology

Comprehensive and high quality sociology research database. Its extensive scope and content provide users with a wealth of extremely useful information encompassing the broad spectrum of sociological study. The database features more than 1,600,000 records with subject headings from a 15,600 term sociological thesaurus designed by subject experts and expert lexicographers.

EBSCO Host

Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC)

Education

Full text of more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.

CSA Illumina

Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA)

Linguistics

Database covering all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Complete coverage is given to various fields of linguistics including descriptive, historical, comparative, theoretical and geographical linguistics. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,500 serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, and dissertations.

CSA Illumina

PsycINFO

Social Sciences /Psychology

A database that provides access to international literature in psychology and related disciplines. Unrivaled in its depth of psychological coverage and respected worldwide for its high quality, the database is enriched with literature from an array of disciplines related to psychology such as psychiatry, education, business, medicine, nursing, pharmacology, law, linguistics, and social work. Nearly all records contain nonevaluative summaries, and all records from 1967 to the present are indexed using the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms.

CSA Illumina

PsycARTICLES

Social Sciences /Psychology

A database of full-text articles from most of the 63 journals published by the American Psychological Association, the APA Educational Publishing Foundation, the Canadian Psychological Association, and Hogrefe & Huber. The database includes all material from the print journals.

EBSCO Host

EJS E-Journals

Multi-disciplinary abstracts database

Provides access to electronic journals and full text of articles for those journals managed through EBSCO Electronic Journals Service (EJS), as well as usage of Links in EBSCO. EJS journals allow search and retrieval of citations, abstracts, and full text. These titles are scientific, technological, or medical in nature, and users have the option to search over 2,700 additional titles.

EBSCO Host

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA)

Library Science

Indexes more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings.

Emerald

Emerald Management Xtra

Business and Management

EMERALD Management Xtra provides access to 150 full text journals and reviews from the top 300 management journals. It is the largest, most comprehensive collection of peer reviewed management journals and online support for librarians, students, faculty and researchers.

Project MUSE

Humanities and Social Sciences

A unique collaboration between libraries and publishers providing 100% full text, affordable and user-friendly online access to over 380 high quality humanities and social sciences journals from over 60 scholarly publishers. Every journal is heavily indexed and peer-reviewed, with critically acclaimed articles by the most respected scholars in their fields. MUSE is also the sole source of complete, full-text versions of titles from many of the world’s leading university presses and scholarly societies.

On-line Journals in Applied Linguistics

SSLA: Studies in Second Language Acquisition is a refereed journal of international scope devoted to the scientific discussion of issues in second and foreign language acquisition of any language. Each volume contains four issues, one of which is generally devoted to a current topic in the field. The other three issues contain articles dealing with theoretical topics, some of which have broad pedagogical implications, and reports of quantitative and qualitative empirical research. Other rubrics include replication studies, State-of-the-Art articles, Notes and Discussion, review articles, book reviews, and book notices.

TESOL Quarterly, a refereed professional journal, which fosters inquiry into English language teaching and learning by providing a forum for TESOL professionals to share their research findings and explore ideas and relationships in the field. The Quarterly's readership includes ESOL teacher educators, teacher learners, researchers, applied linguists, and ESOL teachers.

ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in the field of teaching English as a second or foreign language. It seeks to bridge the gap between the everyday practical concerns of ELT professionals and related disciplines such as education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology that may offer significant insights.

Annual Review of Applied Linguistics reviews research in key areas in the broad field of applied linguistics. Each issue is thematic, covering the topic by means of critical summaries, overviews and bibliographic citations. Every fourth or fifth issue surveys applied linguistics broadly, offering timely essays on language learning and pedagogy, discourse analysis, teaching innovations, second language acquisition, computer-assisted instruction, language use in professional contexts, sociolinguistics, language policy, and language assessment, to name just a few of the areas reviewed. It provides over 500 new citations each year.

Language Testing Journal provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between people working in the fields of first and second language testing and assessment. This includes researchers and practitioners in EFL and ESL testing, and assessment in child language acquisition and language pathology.

Translation and Literature focuses on literary translation and the processes by which the world's literature is made accessible to different cultures.

Target promotes the scholarly study of translational phenomena from a thoroughly interdisciplinary and international point of view.

Proteus is the newsletter of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators, USA. NAJIT is a professional association that was first chartered as a non-profit organization under New York State laws, and incorporated as the Court Interpreters and Translators Association, Inc. (CITA) in 1978.

Monitor is the newsletter of the Mid-America Chapter of the ATA (American Translator’s Association). ATA is a professional association with 9,500 members in more than 70 countries, including, among others, translators, interpreters, teachers, universities, corporate or institutional organizations. ATA offers a variety of programs, benefits and support services.

Library

Effie Vlaxou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:41 GMT

The library of the Hellenic American Union develops, protects, and disseminates the Union’s knowledge resources, and provides training, tools, technologies and support to facilitate student learning, faculty research, and the achievement of the Hellenic American Union’s overall mission.

Located on the 4th floor of the Massalias 22 building, the Library houses over 30,000 titles in English and Greek, an online collection of over 60,000 digital books, subscriptions to major academic periodicals databases and a Rare Books collection.

Library Hours

Monday and Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 – 20:30

Affiliations

The Library is a member of:

Policies for using the Library

Rena Efstathiou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Eligible Users

Students, teachers and staff of the Hellenic American Union, as well as members of the general public have access to the Library and its services for purposes of research and use of the Library’s material. You will need first to apply at the Circulation Desk.

Library material is only available for limited use within the Library and cannot be borrowed.

Registering for a Library Card

A Library Card can only be issued to the Hellenic American Union students, faculty and staff. You will need to complete an application form which is available at the Circulation Desk, show your passport or ID and a receipt from the Hellenic American Union that verifies matriculation. We will issue you the card within one to two working days.

Please inform the Library of any change of address or phone number that was specified in the application form.

Writing Center

Effie Vlaxou — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:40:39 GMT

Established in 2004, the Writing Center caters to your academic or professional writing needs in both English and Greek, on-site or online. We can assist you at any stage of the writing process and offer help in areas such as text structure and organization, grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and any other difficulty you might have with your text. Read more on what our Editing Services offer and how to book an appointment with a tutor.

Apart from one-on-one tutoring, we also offer seminars and workshops on a range of writing-related topics. These are held on-site using the innovative educational technology and resources of the Writing Center.

Learning Resources

Sofia Ioannou — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Learning Resources

News and Events

Writing Center Tutor Training Program

The HAU Writing Center Tutor Training Program

The Training Course

Tutor Training Program Certification

CRLA’s International Tutor Program Certification

B2 Practice Exams for the TOEIC® Test

Contents

For Language Schools and Teachers

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping cost

Shipping times

Expected day of delivery:

B2 Practice Exams for the TOEIC® Test

Contents

For Language Schools and Teachers

Greek Transatlantic Migration in the First Half of the Twentieth Century

Legacy of Rosa Parks

Mark Twain: his life and works

Christmas 2009 Event

Proficiency (ECPE) Writing Seminar - “How to Succeed in the Writing Section of the ECPE”

What will I learn?

What is the level of this course?

How long does it last?

What are the components of the course?

Course Description

What coursebooks will I use?

Regulations:

ECCE Online Practice Activities

ECCE Practice Activities - Answer Keys

ALCE Online Practice Test Items

Second print run of the New Guide to the ECPE Speaking Test

Getting to Know The New ECPE Speaking Test: An Essential Guide

Contents

For Language Schools and Teachers

Independence Day at the Hellenic American Union

New Publications 2010

New! Companion book to the ECPE Book 1 Practice Examinations has just been published!

New! Companion book to the ECPE Book 2 Practice Examinations has just been published!

New! Companion book to the ECCE Book 2 Practice Examinations has just been published!

Other new publications:

Build Up Your Vocabulary Skills

Contents

For Language Schools and Teachers

Teaching Learners with Learning Disabilities (in Greek)

How long does it last?

Book Exhibitions

Date

Organizer

Presentation

Venue

Learning Greek Podcasts

What is podcasting?

What is the procedure?

Who are the podcasts for?

What is the necessary equipment?

How much does it cost?

What am I going to hear?

See also:

Publications

Youth Corner

Youth Corner Collections

Εlectronic Sources

Using the Library

Educational Programs

American Corner

What is the American Corner?

Mission

Catalog of the American Corner Collection

American Corner Resources

Online Resources

Online Encyclopedias

Digital Books

Periodicals’ Databases

On-line Journals in Applied Linguistics

Library

Library Hours

Affiliations

Policies for using the Library