[MGSA-L] SPRING 2012 COURSES IN MODERN GREEK OFFERED AT HARVARD

[Rapti, Vassiliki]

Dear All,

Please find below a list of the Modern Greek courses currently offered at Harvard.

Sincerely yours,

Vassiliki Rapti
Preceptor of Modern Greek
Department of the Classics
204 Boylston Hall
Harvard University
Rapti at fas.harvard.edu


HARVARD UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF THE CLASSICS
PROGRAM OF MODERN GREEK STUDIES
COURSES OFFERED IN SPRING 2012 IN MODERN GREEK

Students interested in the Modern Greek Studies Program are encouraged to contact the Director of the Program, Prof. Panagiotis Roilos (roilos at fas.harvard.edu).

For Undergraduates and Graduates

Modern Greek A. Elementary Modern Greek
Catalog Number: 8604 
Vassiliki Rapti and assistant 
Full course. M., W., F., at 12, and a weekly hour for conversation on Th. at 12. 
EXAM GROUP: 5
For students with no knowledge of modern Greek. Basic oral expression, listening comprehension, grammar, reading, and writing. Language instruction is supplemented by reading of simple literary passages and other texts, as well as by online instruction.

Modern Greek B. Intermediate Modern Greek: Language and Civilization
Catalog Number: 8187 
Vassiliki Rapti and assistant 
Full course. M., W., F., at 11, and a weekly hour for conversation on Th. at 11. EXAM GROUP: 4
Aims at further development of skills in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Selected readings in prose (literary and journalistic), poetry, folksongs, modern music, and theater serve as an introduction to aspects of modern Greek literature and culture. The course is conducted in Greek and focuses on topics selected by the instructor and the students in the first term. Grammar is reviewed in the context of readings. Instruction is supplemented by online instruction.
Prerequisite: An elementary knowledge of modern Greek (equivalent to that of Modern Greek A).

*Classics 99. Tutorial - Senior Year
Catalog Number: 2350 
Kathleen M. Coleman and assistants 
Full course. Hours to be arranged.
Tutorial instruction for course credit (in addition to ordinary tutorial instruction) is open only to candidates for honors writing a thesis in their senior year whose applications for such instruction have been approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Note: May be counted for concentration. Divisible only with permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.


Primarily for Graduates

Modern Greek 224. History and Literature: Seminar - (New Course) 
Catalog Number: 78503 
Panagiotis Roilos 
Half course Tu., 1-3. EXAM GROUP: 15, 16
Examines the interaction of literary and historiographical discursive modes in Greek tradition (12th c. to modernity). Special emphasis will be placed on the genre of historical novel.


Comparative Literature 288: The Ancients and the Moderns: Modern Critical Theory and the Classics
Catalog Number: 7557 
Panagiotis Roilos
M., 4-6
EXAM GROUP: 9
Explores the impact of classical literature and culture on the formation of modern critical theory. Topics include: construction of power; trafficability of art; ritual theory; sexuality; gender studies; irony; orality and literacy.

*Classics 300. Direction of Doctoral Dissertations
Catalog Number: 4543 
Panagiotis Roilos 1982 
*Classics 301. Reading or Topics Course
Catalog Number: 3457 
Panagiotis Roilos 
Note: For graduate students whose individual needs are not met by the formal courses offered.
*Classics 302. Special Examinations Direction
Catalog Number: 2686 
Panagiotis Roilos 1982