University of Illinois at Chicago
Program in Modern Greek Studies
Department of Classics & Mediterranean Studies
601 South Morgan St.
Chicago, Illinois 60607-7112 USA
Telephone: (312) 996-5538
FAX: (312) 996-8526
Electronic Address: [email protected]
Website of program: http://www.uic.edu/las/clas
Year Program Established: 1976
Approximate Number of Students Enrolled (per
academic term): 50
Level of Program Offered (and when established):
Undergraduate level courses in Modern Greek language
(1976)
Undergraduate level courses in Modern Greek literature
(2003)
Undergraduate level courses in Modern Greek culture
(2003)
Full Time Faculty:
Prof. Pietro
Bortone
Part Time Faculty:
Mr. Leonidas Pittos
Sponsoring Departments/Administrative Entities:
Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies
Does the program offer financial support to
students?
Yes (scholarships awarded for 2004-5)
Does the institution offer financial support to
students?
Yes, based on financial need
Language:
Elementary Modern Greek
Lower-intermediate
Modern Greek
Upper-intermediate Modern Greek
Advanced Modern Greek
Literature:
Modern Greek Literature
Katharevousa and its literature
Culture:
Modern Greek Culture
Byzantine Studies:
(Occasional courses offered)
Additional Areas:
(Courses in Classics and in Mediterranean Studies
offered by the department)