Course intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of modern Greek. Intensive focus on the fundamentals of grammar and syntax, with parallel emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Through sustained practice and a wide range of materials and activities, students are provided with skills and vocabulary necessary in order to understand and produce written texts and communicate effectively at an elementary level. With integrated references to various aspects of everyday life and experience, the course also serves as an introduction to modern Greek society and culture.

This course aims at developing students' communicative and intercultural competence in Modern Greek, while acquainting them with the accomplishments and challenges of Modern Greek society.