| Programme |
The minor in Greek aims to give students a good command of Greek in the four skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as to provide them with an in-depth understanding of contemporary societies and cultures in Greece and Cyprus.
Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed a BA programme in Greek should be able to:
| • | Demonstrate the ability to analyze critically and to discuss perceptively major aspects of the Greek language |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to analyze critically Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic culture, society and history |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to analyze critically the interconnectedness of the language, culture, society and history of Greece with those of Europe and the rest of the world. |
| • | Foster a life-long interest in the Greek language, as well as the Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic society, and history |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to address issues and problems related to Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic culture in a creative way and as independent learners |
| • | Demonstrate understanding of major issues and debates in the Greek-speaking world today |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise common representations and misconceptions of Greek-speaking parts of the world |
| • | Use knowledge of the Greek language and Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic culture to critically appraise their own views and beliefs |
| • | Demonstrate an appreciation of the social and cultural environment of the Greek-speaking world, past and present |
| • | Respond with understanding and sensitivity to native users of the target language |
| • | Demonstrate awareness of similarities and differences between their own and Greek-speaking cultures |
| • | Use the Greek language in a coherent way to express their views and communicate their opinions in various situations |
| • | Summarize and discuss in the target language texts and topics in a subjective or objective way |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to understand and converse with Greek language users |
| • | Explain the importance and relevance of key historical events in the Greek-speaking world, past and present, so as to better interpret the world today |
