Modern Greek Language Instruction

The language component of the curriculum includes four core courses of Greek language at the elementary and intermediate level, and two elective courses of advanced Greek, along with a series of independent readings on a variety of topics. In cooperation with the Simon Fraser University in Canada, an online course, the Odysseas LanguageTutor, is offered to every enrolled student as a supplement. The use of technology is also integrated into the teaching of Modern Greek at Harvard. Courses are held on a weekly basis in the Language Resource Center, where a pilot program has been established, which offers students the opportunity to practice their skills in a different setting, as they are paired with students from Stanford University, with whom they converse by means of synchronous communication. This pilot project is part of a wider cooperation between the two Universities that resulted in the initiative Harvard-Stanford Alliance for the Advancement of Modern Greek. The instruction of Modern Greek at Harvard focuses on excellence and innovation not only in the classroom but also in research, which aims to bring Modern Greek language instruction to the forefront of L2 Acquisition. Inquiries about the language component of the curriculum should be addressed to the Preceptor of Modern Greek, Dr. Vassiliki Rapti.