Welcome to Modern Greek Language Instruction in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

Why take Modern Greek?

• Studying Modern Greek allows one to be more well-versed in the English language, because at least 30% of the English words have Greek roots. In scientific fields, such as medicine and biology, the percentage is even higher. Read more ...

About Modern Greek

This course will involve the student in listening, speaking, writing and reading the Greek language, and at the same time build a good background in grammar and vocabulary. It will also incorporate cultural/ethnic aspects of the language and country.

PLEASE NOTE : Greek is a new course offered thanks to the generous support of the Hellenic Society Paideia. For information on current availability, contact the instructor Dr. Maria Hatzios (mhatzios@vt.edu). Although the Department of Foreign Languages does not have a degree option for modern Greek, the following courses are offered:

Undergraduate Courses

GR 2984 : Beginning Modern Greek offered in fall for true beginners. GR 2984 : Beginning Modern Greek (second semester) Offered in spring as a continuation of the fall course. First-time students can take this class if they pass a small assessment test.

We anticipate that these course numbers will be replaced by GK-Mod 1105 and 1106 sometime during the summer of 2010.

In our Greek classes all four language skills are emphasized: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

--- Maria K. Hatzios