Modern Greek Studies Association

Drexel University

Notice: Effective August 2014

We regret to inform you that we will no longer be accepting new Greek Studies minors. Any questions can be directed to Kate Hughes at [email protected].

The Greek Studies program at Drexel invites students to take an educational and experiential journey exploring ancient Greek mythology, modern Greek history, and contemporary political issues and culture. Students immerse themselves in Greek traditions: from the spices of the food to the tastes of the Greek islands, from traditional and folk melodies to modern music and dance, and from theatrical plays and movies to dinner-dancing parties. Along with study abroad and co-op options, the program also examines Greece's position in the world, as its geography places it at a distinct juncture unifying Africa, Europe and Asia. Greek Studies encourages students to appreciate both classic and modern values that have evolved into Greece's wonderful traditions. As an added benefit, all courses on Greek topics can be taken for honor's credit.

Students have the opportunity to gain a firsthand perspective of Greek culture by participating in co-op or study abroad programs on the island of Crete. The co-op experience is made possible through the Vidalakis Family Cretan Scholars Program, which provides a $6000 stipend to accepted applicants to offset the costs of participation.

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Profile

Program Established: 2006
Approximate number of students enrolled (per academic term): 60

Level of Program Offered (and when established):

Undergraduate level elective courses (2006)
Minor (2007)

Sponsoring Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Profile of Faculty

Adjunct: Theodoros Katerinakis, Ph.D. Candidate

Resources

Does the program offer financial support to students? - Yes

Does the institution offer financial support to students? - Yes

Recent initiatives in curriculum, collaborative projects, outreach, educational and research support.

Independent Studies:

Intermediate & Advance Modern Greek (ANTH 499/GREC 399), 31 credits
International Tourism Research (HRM 399), 4.5 credits
Creative Intensive Greek Writing (GREC 399), 2 credits
Co-Op Development on Crete (GREC 399), 3 credits
Religion on the Island Crete (ANTH 499), 3 credits
Psychoanalysis in Greece (ANTH 499), 1.5 credits
International Trafficking Athletes US/GR (GREC 399), 2 credits
Afghan Assimilation in Crete (GREC 399), 3 credits
Entrepreneurship in Greece (MGMT 499; Co-taught with Michele Masterfano, DBA), 4 credits
Exploring the Cretan Diet: A Linguistic and Experiential Approach (GREC399), 1.5 credits
Cretan Cuisine: Taste and Stories (GREC 399), 1 credit
Greek Influence on American Fashion (GREC 399), 1 credit
Creta Farms & USDA-FDA Regulations (GREC 399), 1 credit
Ethnographic Music Performance (GREC 399), 1 credit
Pontic-Greek Music Performance (GREC 399), 3 credits
Cretan Folk Medicine & Traditional Healing (GREC 399), 3 credits
Musicology in the Greek American Community of the Delaware Valley (GREC 399), 3 credits
Ancient Greek Medicine (GREC 399), 6 credits
Linguistic and Culinary Taste of Greece (GREC 399), 2 credits
Political Science in Antigone (GREC 399), 1 credit
Greek Mythologies Performed (GREC 399), 3 credits
Learning Greek through Basketball (GREC399), 3 credits