Hellenic Studies
Director of undergraduate studies: Maria Kaliambou; Hellenic Studies Program
Hellenic Studies is a program at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. The core of the program is the teaching of modern Greek language, supplemented with other courses related to the study of post-antiquity Greece, as well as the society and culture of modern Greece and its interaction with the rest of Europe and the world. Related courses can be found in the listings of History, History of Art, Classics, Comparative Literature, Political Science, Film and Media Studies, Religious Studies, and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. A major in Ancient and Modern Greek is described under Classics. Students interested in post-antiquity Greek language and culture are advised to consult with the director of undergraduate studies (DUS).
Hellenic Studies is an interdisciplinary program at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. The core of the program is comprehensive instruction in the modern Greek language at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. The program also offers a variety of courses in modern Greek literature and culture, as well as Byzantine, Ottoman, Balkan, and modern Greek history, all situated within the broader geographical, historical, and comparative context of post-antiquity Greece. Relevant courses are taught across multiple departments in the humanities and social sciences. A major in Ancient and Modern Greek is offered through the Department of Classics. First-year students are encouraged to consult with the director of undergraduate studies (DUS) for advice on appropriate programs of study.