Academic Content and Curriculum of Contemporary Greek Language and Literature Undergraduate Program

The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Greek Language and Literature includes the detailed study of the Greek language, the study of historical and contemporary aspects of literature, and a comprehensive treatment of Greek culture. This program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the richness of Greek language and literature.

Greek Grammar and Language Skills: The program is based on teaching the basic building blocks of the Greek language. This includes courses on basic and advanced grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students are expected to consolidate their grammar and become fluent in Greek.

Greek Literature: A wide range of literary works are studied, from ancient Greek literature to modern and contemporary Greek literature. In these courses, the works of major Greek authors and their historical, cultural and philosophical contexts are discussed. They also focus on literary movements and their impact on Greek literature.

Translation Studies: The techniques and practices of translation from Greek into the mother tongue or from the mother tongue into Greek play an important role. These courses aim to develop the ability to translate literary and technical texts.

Greek Culture and History: A detailed study of Greek culture and history provides students with a better understanding of the origins and development of Greek literature. These courses focus on mythology, philosophy, art history and important periods of Greek history.

Literary Criticism and Theory: The methods and theories of literary criticism provide the necessary tools for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. Students develop the skills to critically evaluate and analyze a variety of literary works.

Practical Courses and Workshops: Language laboratories, workshops and projects allow students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and develop their language skills.

Elective Courses: Students can take a variety of elective courses according to their interests. These courses may include special topics such as Greek theater, cinema, women writers in literature.

The curriculum aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of Greek language, literature and culture, while at the same time developing their analytical thinking, critical evaluation and creative expression skills. Through this education, graduates acquire valuable skills in various professional fields.