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Modern Greek Minor

Γειά σας The Greek language has been hugely influential in the development of western culture and civilization. Today, Greek is one of the main languages of the European Union. The study of Modern Greek language and culture provides students with the key to understanding the importance of the Hellenic tradition in European intellectual development.

Γειά σας The Greek language has been hugely influential in the development of western culture and civilization. Today, Greek is one of the main languages of the European Union. The study of Modern Greek language and culture provides students with the key to understanding the importance of the Hellenic tradition in European intellectual development.

The Modern Greek minor emphasizes the spoken language, with parallel development of reading, writing, and comprehension skills. It requires 18 credits of the following courses, chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Degree Type
Minor
Area of Interest
Humanities
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
Required Credit Hours
18

Courses Offered

GRM 1010 Modern Greek Level I
GRM 1020 Modern Greek Level II
GRM 2030 Modern Greek Level III
GRM 2040 Intermediate Modern Greek, Conversation
GRM 3090; 3100 Masterpieces of Greek Literature I; II
GRM 3130; 3140 Modern Greek for Bilingual Use
GRM 4953 Independent Study

Only academic programs approved by NYSED are eligible for federal and state aid: NYS Inventory of Registered Programs http://www.nysed.gov/heds/IRPSL1.html.  Minors are not recognized by NYSED therefore associated courses are only eligible for federal or state aid consideration when required by a major or when also used to satisfy a core or general elective requirement.

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