Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in Greek Language, Literature, and Culture is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Greek language, literature, and culture. The program focuses on the study of neohellenistics, with students learning the Greek language from a theoretical and practical perspective.

Program Structure

The program includes the study of modern Greek, classical Greek, and the history of the Greek language. Students will become familiar with the basic characteristics of ancient and Byzantine literary and cultural traditions, as well as modern Greek literature, including Cypriot literature.

Course Content

• Greek language: students will learn the language from the beginner's level, with no prior knowledge required.
  • Modern Greek
  • Classical Greek
  • History of the Greek language
• Literature and culture: students will explore the literary and cultural traditions of Greece, including:
  • Ancient and Byzantine literature and culture
  • Modern Greek literature
  • Cypriot literature
• Regional studies: students will gain an understanding of the Balkans as a geographical, cultural, historical, and political region of Europe.
  • Historical and cultural context of the Balkan peoples
  • Cultural and civilizational development of the Balkans
• Teaching methods: students will learn methods and techniques for teaching modern Greek as a foreign language.

Program Details

The program has been available to students since 2015, with an updated curriculum introduced in 2023. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Greek language, literature, and culture, as well as the skills to teach modern Greek as a foreign language.