Modern Greek (GkM)

These are undergraduate courses approved in this subject area effective Summer and Fall, 2007. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. The Timetable page of the Department will confirm which courses are offered in the current term. 

CL298  Modern Greek Literature (in translation)
3 Hours. A historical journey through Modern Greek literature from the Byzantine Age to the present day, explaining its Classical background and sampling the work of Kornaros, Palamas, Sikelianos, and others. No knowledge of Greek expected.

GkM101 Elementary Modern Greek I
4 Hours. Introducing the fundamentals of standard modern Greek, including pronunciation, morphology, and syntax. The course is taught in English and aimed at absolute beginners. Students need to take an initial Placement Test.

GkM102   Elementary Modern Greek II
4 Hours. Further study of standard modern Greek grammar, with easy readings and oral practise. Prerequisite: GkM 101 or placement at this level through a Placement Test.

GkM103 Intermediate Modern Greek I
4 Hours. More advanced grammatical constructions, wider vocabulary, and guided reading of simple real texts. Prerequisite: GkM 102 or placement at this level through a Placement Test.

GkM104 Intermediate Modern Greek II
4 Hours. Last elements of fundamental grammar and further development of vocabulary. Guided reading of texts from literature and the media. Prerequisite: GkM 103 or placement at this level through a Placement Test.

GkM105 Modern Greek Culture (in translation)
3 Hours. Introduction to Modern Greece looking at history, language, cuisine, religion, identity, and social customs. Greek-American history is also included, as are viewings of Greek films. No knowledge of Greek or Greece is expected.

GkM203 Modern Greek Authors (in translation)
3 Hours. Reading and discussing critically the main works of the most important writers and poets of Modern Greece (e.g. Papadiamandis, Vizyinos, Prevelakis, Kavafis, Seferis). All readings are in English and no Greek is necessary. Greek-American authors (Petrakis) are also included.

GkM201 Katharevousa and its literature
3 Hours. Exploring the role of the language in Greek history, culture, politics, & identity, and introducing Katharevousa (learned Greek), with readings from literature. Some knowledge of Greek required.

GkM209 The Byzantine Empire
3 Hours. Same as History 209. The East Roman Empire from its creation by Diocletian and Constantine to its conquest by the Ottoman Turks.

Information provided by the Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Programs.
This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.