Degree programme objectives
The study of Modern Greek Language and Literature opens a way for its students for comprehensive knowledge of modern Greek culture from its beginnings in the 19th century up to the present. It leads to a thorough acquisition of Modern Greek, which enables the students to apply it practically in the form of cultivated way of speaking and writing, reading of Greek works in their original language or, translation from and into Modern Greek. Reading literary works, students will get acquainted with the works of world-famous Modern Greek authors (e.g. Kazantzakis, Kavafis), whose intellectual heritage forms an integral part of European culture.
The curriculum of study programme also contains several specialized courses supplementing and developing students’ language skills, especially courses focused on modern Greek life and customs and modern Greek literature, culture, and history. The study programme as a whole aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of Modern Greek and the culture and history of Greece.
The Bachelor study programme in minor study plan is intended primarily for students enrolled in programmes with an area focus related to the Balkans or, more broadly, the Mediterranean region, both in the contemporary period and in antiquity (e.g. South Slavic and Balkan Studies, Classical Archaeology, Classical Greek Language and Literature). It is also suitable for students whose degree programmes engage with the Greek area more generally (e.g. History, Study of Religions, International Relations, European Studies). The aim of the minor study plan is to develop competence in Modern Greek as a language of primary sources and as a means of communication (at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). For graduates, this competence represents a competitive advantage when specialising in Greece-related fields, including employment in the public sector, institutions, administration, business, tourism, and related areas.
The study of Modern Greek in major study plan or as a single-subject study (completus) leads the students to acquiring deeper knowledge and skills in Modern Greek language (B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), literature and history including fundamental knowledge of older stages of Greek and its cultural and historical development (Classical and Byzantine literature, basic knowledge of Ancient Greek).
Because of international cooperation with almost all universities in Greece and Cyprus, the students of all study plans may improve and apply their knowledge of the language, life, and institutions in Greece (via summer language and educational courses, Erasmus+ mobilities) during their studies. These study stays prepare students for the active use of language and lead them to independent creative activities. They also enable students to gain contacts with their future employers.
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- ObjectivesThe study of Modern Greek Language and Literature opens a way for its students for comprehensive knowledge of modern Greek culture from its beginnings in the 19th century up to the present. It leads to a thorough acquisition of Modern Greek, which enables the students to apply it practically in the form of cultivated way of speaking and writing, reading of Greek works in their original language or, translation from and into Modern Greek. Reading literary works, students will get acquainted with the works of world-famous Modern Greek authors (e.g. Kazantzakis, Kavafis), whose intellectual heritage forms an integral part of European culture.
The curriculum of study programme also contains several specialized courses supplementing and developing students’ language skills, especially courses focused on modern Greek life and customs and modern Greek literature, culture, and history. The study programme as a whole aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of Modern Greek and the culture and history of Greece.
The Bachelor study programme in minor study plan is intended primarily for students enrolled in programmes with an area focus related to the Balkans or, more broadly, the Mediterranean region, both in the contemporary period and in antiquity (e.g. South Slavic and Balkan Studies, Classical Archaeology, Classical Greek Language and Literature). It is also suitable for students whose degree programmes engage with the Greek area more generally (e.g. History, Study of Religions, International Relations, European Studies). The aim of the minor study plan is to develop competence in Modern Greek as a language of primary sources and as a means of communication (at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). For graduates, this competence represents a competitive advantage when specialising in Greece-related fields, including employment in the public sector, institutions, administration, business, tourism, and related areas.
The study of Modern Greek in major study plan or as a single-subject study (completus) leads the students to acquiring deeper knowledge and skills in Modern Greek language (B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), literature and history including fundamental knowledge of older stages of Greek and its cultural and historical development (Classical and Byzantine literature, basic knowledge of Ancient Greek).
Because of international cooperation with almost all universities in Greece and Cyprus, the students of all study plans may improve and apply their knowledge of the language, life, and institutions in Greece (via summer language and educational courses, Erasmus+ mobilities) during their studies. These study stays prepare students for the active use of language and lead them to independent creative activities. They also enable students to gain contacts with their future employers.
- Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, the graduate is able to:
- use acquired language skills in written and spoken communication at B2 level for the single-subject and major study plans, and at B1 level for the minor study plan, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR);
- understand extended utterances, lectures, and more complex discussions conducted by native speakers in Modern Greek on topics sufficiently familiar to the graduate;
- perform both active and passive translation with the aid of a dictionary and interpret the translated text at a basic level;
- read and understand Modern Greek texts and Modern Greek literature in the original with the aid of a dictionary;
- use basic Czech and Greek linguistic and literary-theoretical terminology and independently search for discipline-related information and bibliographies;
- identify the main trends in Greek literary development from Byzantium to the present (the single-subject and major study plans: with emphasis on the 19th–21st centuries) and situate them within a global literary context;
- characterise the work of major Modern Greek authors and place it within both Greek and world literary contexts;
- analyse and interpret key works of Greek literature from the specified periods;
- demonstrate sound knowledge of the historical development of modern Greece in the 19th–20th centuries and relate this knowledge to world history;
- be familiar with Modern Greek cultural realia and understand their historical and cultural context;
- write shorter, coherent texts on subject-specific topics.
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
The graduates of this Bachelor’s study programme can use their skills in many careers and job roles. They are properly qualified to work in tourism and commerce where a good command of Modern Greek is necessary (travel agencies, guiding, commercial sector, banking sector), in both Greece and the Czech Republic. Besides, they can work for language and translation agencies, non-profit organizations active in Greece within international aid (Charity, Czech Red Cross), participate in organising of cultural and promotional events related to Greece (concerts, folklore festivals, fairs) and work in institutions arranging international contacts (embassies, consulates, chamber of commerce, etc.).
Since the study programme focuses on the acquisition of language skills, the graduates are also eligible for careers in a wide range of professions within the cultural and media sector. The graduates are also qualified for professions requiring general knowledge, independence, critical thinking skills, and a good command of foreign languages.
Graduates can increase their career opportunities by graduating from additional study programmes.
- Goals of Theses
A standard scope of a Bachelor's thesis is 70,000 characters including footnotes, table of contents, index, bibliography and Modern Greek summary. The student chooses the topic of his/her thesis by him/herself from the list of topics available in IS MU ("Topic lists"), or after an arrangement with his/her supervisor. In Bachelor's thesis, the student proves his/her ability to find the bibliography relevant to the given topic, excerpt from it and critically assess it in relation to the treated topic. Students may also work with electronic resources, databases, or AI tools, provided that their use is disclosed transparently and honestly and that they comply with the ethical standards defined in Masaryk University’s internal rules. Then, he/she interprets the data obtained and draws corresponding conclusions. The student also proves his/her ability to summarize the outcomes of his/her workin Modern Greek.
- Access to Further Studies
After completion of the Bachelor’s studies, it is possible to continue further studies in any Master’s degree programme (after satisfying the admission requirements).
At the Faculty of Arts of MU, it is possible to continue the study of Modern Greek by studying the two-year specialisation in Translation of Modern Greek in the follow-up Master's programme Translation of Modern European Languages: https://is.muni.cz/program/24311/prekladatelstvi-romanskych-a-germanskych-jazyku.
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