MODERN GREEK STUDIES

By our definition at Rutgers, Modern Greek Studies explores the language, literature, history, society and culture of Greek-speaking people from the Byzantine period through contemporary times. Our courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced modern Greek are anchored within the program and are taught by native speakers with proven expertise in teaching the language to American university students. Most other courses are cross-listed with affiliated departments, and are typically taught by tenured Rutgers faculty with outstanding credentials in their fields... The mission of the Modern Greek Studies Program is to promote understanding of, and appreciation for, the great traditions of Hellenophone ("Greek speaking") culture as they evolved over the centuries following Antiquity. To be sure, part of this appreciation is comprehending the deep ties between the ancient Hellenic legacy, and developments in Byzantine and modern times. But the chief focus of our program is modern Greek..

Primary location: New Brunswick United States