Course overview
This course aims to equip learners with little or no understanding of Modern Greek with the body of knowledge required to produce and understand basic spoken and written Greek language. The course introduces Greek language and culture through engagement with a range of multimodal texts. By introducing linguistic skills at the basic level, learners will develop lifelong language learning strategies and intercultural capabilities across Greek and other languages. This course aligns with the program’s intent to develop the ability to communicate in spoken and written modes across diverse linguistic and cultural situations, preparing learners to excel in a local and global employment market.
- Fundamentals of Greek Language and Culture
- Family relationships, possession in the context of studies and education, body and self-description
- Places of residence, Language and culture in the Greek-speaking world
Course learning outcomes
- Develop basic abilities in oral and written in Greek
- Implement grammatical and sociolinguistic principles
- Analyse and engage to different types of multi-modal content
- Evaluate contemporary Greek culture with a critical perspective
- Cultivate foundational skills for intercultural awareness and competencies