Modern Greek Language

Overview

Modern Greek Language

Overview

The Modern Greek Language program provides you with a unique ability to experience study-abroad instruction, but from home! Elementary Modern Greek levels 1 and 2 (GREK 6A and 6B) are offered fully online and taught by university faculty in Athens, Greece. Through these courses, you can develop the foundational skills in speaking, reading, and understanding the Modern Greek language. These courses are offered through a partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

Benefits

  • Earn 4-8 units of university academic credit from Sacramento State University
  • May fulfill foreign language graduation requirements (check with your institution to confirm)
  • Learn from exemplary university faculty who teach in Athens, Greece, from the comfort of your own home
  • Benefit from engaging and conversing with Greek-speaking students who attend the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Enhance marketability as an employee
  • Network with members of the Greek community
  • Obtain a solid foundation for the pursuit of additional Modern Greek language training 

Audience

  • Anyone interested in learning Modern Greek, including reading, speaking, and understanding the language
  • High school students, community college or university level students needing to fulfill a foreign language requirement
  • Individuals who work or interact with Greek-speaking communities

Structure

Greek 6A and 6B are offered as fully online, 12-week classes with synchronous meetings. Greek 6A is typically offered in the fall term, and Greek 6B is typically offered in the spring term. Greek 6A (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for Greek 6B. Each class is worth four units of academic credit.

Course descriptions are available in the Sacramento State catalog