Descriptions

GREE 001 - Intro to Modern Greek
The course introduces students to the language and culture of the Greek-speaking world in a variety of interactive ways.   Emphasis will be given on grammar and vocabulary fundamentals to develop basic communicative skills in Modern Greek through reading, writing, listening and speaking.   For students who have very little or no previous background in Greek.
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GREE 012 - Intensive First Level Modern Greek II
This course is designed for students with little or no previous background in Greek. Intensive instruction in phonology and oral communication. The fundamentals of grammar and the development of basic vocabulary are emphasized, along with an audiovisual introduction to Greek culture.
Credits: 6
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GREE 112 - Intensive Second Level Modern Greek II
This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to communicate in Modern Greek and to help them acquire the skills necessary to produce oral and written expression.  Grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension are included in the teaching.  Aspects of Greek culture will be introduced in a variety of ways; reading passages, listening songs, watching movies, exploring websites.  The courses' objective is to enable students to use the language in order to express their feelings and thoughts, to describe ordinary situations, to exchange information, to communicate about everyday events and to understand the present-day Greek culture. 
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GREE 150 - Byzantine History and Civilization
This course will use the chronological political history of the Byzantine or Eastern Roman empire from 306 - 1453 as a narrative frame, but will give equal attention to the religious, social and cultural life.  It will examine the pivotal role that Byzantium played in serving as a bridge between East and West by spreading ancient culture and Christianity.  There will be an emphasis on primary written sources in order to get a vivid picture of Byzantine culture: education, literature, theology, medicine and science.  No prerequisites.
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GREE 212 - Intensive Third Level Modern Greek II
This course focuses on mastering all requisite language skills while integrating some aspects of Greek culture, history and literature in fun and interactive ways! Emphasis is put on expanding the vocabulary and developing conversational skills to prepare the students to enjoy discussions on a variety of topics with accuracy and fluency. Class instruction is supplemented by weekly grammar review and conversation sessions.
Credits:5
Prerequisites: Gree-211 or permission of the instructor.
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GREE 254 - Greek Culture and Writing II
This interdisciplinary course draws on original Greek sources in history, literature, art, customs and folklore traditions to examine different themes in Greek culture. Students will explore enduring and changing aspects of Greek identity in Greece and abroad from the Byzantine to the modern period. The course will investigate what culture is; what is distinctive about Greek culture, and to what extent it matters. Topics will be presented in a multimedia format, including diverse written and audio-visual materials from Greek cinema and theater. The course incorporates extensive readings and requires advanced conversational and writing skills. Taught in Greek.
3 credits
Prerequisite GREE-212 or permission of the instructor.
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GREE 302 - Tutorial Greek
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