Courses

Introduces students to the language, covering the basic skills of reading, understanding and writing (Autumn semester). Not open to native speakers, or to students with 3 or more years of study in high school, except by permission of instructor. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 102. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

Offers intensive study of grammar and syntax, with extensive oral and written practice (Spring semester). Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1101. Not open to students with credit for 103. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

Continues the 1101-1102 sequence. The course helps students expand their vocabulary and improve their fluency in speaking the language (Autumn only). Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1102. Not open to students with credit for 104. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

The history and culture of modern Athens. The way events such as wars and migration transformed the urban fabric of the city. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 200. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Examines cross-cultural encounters between the Greeks and other peoples as depicted in film. GE culture and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Starting in antiquity and ending in today's mass tourism and global migration, the course will introduce students to the phenomenon of travels to Greece. It will examine the reasons people have gone to Greece over the ages and why they have turned Greece into travel ideal. GE cultures and ideas course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Exploration of representative features of Greek-American culture and reflection on the social diversity in the United States. Prereq: English 110, 111 or equiv. Soph standing. Not open to students with credit for 367. GE writing and comm course: level 2 and diversity soc div in the US course.

A general survey of socio-cultural trends and issues in modern Greece through close analysis of literature and the other arts. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 241. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course.

A general survey of socio-cultural trends and issues in modern Greece through close examination of ethnographies and other folk expressions. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 268. GE VPA and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.

Student partners prepare 3 target language broadcasts, each 1 hour in length. Broadcasts stream live over the Internet, then become podcast for public use. Student "DJs" conduct target language research on radio broadcast history and at least 15 thematic topics and related music that interests them. Students choose their music and content with approval and guidelines, then produce scripts. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

Review of the Modern Greek literary tradition of the last two centuries through representative works and from a theoretical perspective. Prereq: Jr or Sr standing. Not open to students with credit for 371. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.

Introduces journalism, literary prose, and media. Students practice discussion and composition. Prereq: 1103, Modern Greek Seal of Biliteracy; or permission of instructor.

Completes the language sequence. Students develop translation skills and continue practicing conversation and composition. Prereq: 4001. Not open to students with credit for 402.

A program of study leading to the writing of a thesis and an oral defense that will integrate the experience of earlier courses in Modern Greek. Prereq: Jr standing or above, and enrollment in Modern Greek Major; or permission of instructor or department. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.

A program of study leading to the writing of a thesis and an oral defense that will integrate the experience of earlier courses in Modern Greek. Prereq: Honors standing, Jr standing or above, and enrollment in Modern Greek Major; or permission of instructor or department. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Literary texts illustrating Greek culture are the basis for discussion and exercises in vocabulary expansion, grammar, syntax, prose composition, and aural comprehension. Au, Sp Sems. Prereq: 4002 (402), or grad standing; or permission of instructor.

Sequel to 4002, giving students the opportunity to continue their studies on an individual and group basis in a structured way with the ultimate goal of achieving bilingualism in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Prereq: 4002 with a grade of B or above, and permission of instructor or department chair. Repeatable to a maximum of 27 cr hrs or 9 completions.

Individual studies. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 12 completions. This course is graded S/U.