Type of course

The course can be taught in-person or online. Go to ‘Timetable & Registration' to see whether the course is offered as a traditional classroom and/or online course.

It is not possible to switch between courses once the course has started.

Course description

For the Modern Greek 1 course no prior knowledge of the Greek language is required. 
During this course you will be given an introduction to the Greek alphabet, you will learn to read and write Greek, and attention will also be paid to pronunciation. The topics covered include: greeting people, how to introduce yourself, work and family. Ample attention will be paid to vocabulary. The grammar needed will be explained, focusing particularly on learning the present tense of verbs and noun cases. All the relevant skills will be covered: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Attention will also be paid to the cultural context of Greece and Cyprus.

Having followed this course, participants are able to use some familiar everyday expressions and basic sentences. You will be able to introduce yourself and ask and answer questions about  personal data.

The course makes use of the digital learning environment Brightspace. Within this learning environment you will find the homework and additional learning materials. Course participants are expected to prepare the lessons at home (approximately three hours per lesson).

The course is concluded with a test. A certificate is awarded if the test is completed successfully and the participant has attended 80% of the lessons. If you will be absent for more lessons, please contact your teacher or  talencentrum@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Course material

• Epikinoniste Ellinika 1 (Communicate in Greek 1), Textbook. Chapter 1 through 8.
  Authors: Arvanitakis Cleanthis, Arvanitaki Frosso
  Publisher: Editions Deltos
  ISBN: 9789608464131
   
• Epikoinoniste ellinika 1 (Communicate in Greek 1), Workbook 1a.
  Authors: Arvanitakis Cleanthis, Arvanitaki Frosso
  Publisher: Editions Deltos
  ISBN: 9789608464117

The course material is not included in the registration fee. Course participants are required to purchase course materials themselves. 

Target group and admission requirements

The course is intended for adults with a higher education, including both Leiden University students and staff members and other interested parties with no relation to the University.

The course is open to persons aged 17 and older who have completed a secondary school education.

Knowledge of Modern Greek is not required for enrolment in this course.

Other information

• The maximum number of participants for an online course is 16 and for a classroom course is 18.
• The course load is 56 hours. On request a Course Load Declaration Form can be issued. The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits.
• The holiday periods can be found in the Academic Language Centre's academic calendar.
• If classes are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be added on to the end of the course. Please take into account courses may end later than scheduled.
• The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.