Center for Modern Greek Studies
Fall 2009 Classes

MGS 150: Modern Greek I

An introduction to the Modern Greek language.  Basic oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing will be emphasized. 

This is a GE course [4 units] Sched.# 14394

Instructor: Prof. Martha Klironomos
Time: Mondays/Wednesdays 2:10-3:50
Location: HUM 384

MGS 365:   Modern Greek III

A continuation of Modern Greek II.  Accelerated emphasis on conversation, grammar, reading, and writing in contemporary Greek. Prerequisite: MGS 150, MGS 151 or equivalent.

This is a GE course [4 units] Schedule #14395

Instructor: Ismini Ioannou
Time: Mondays/Wednesdays 12:10-1:50
Location: HUM 109

MGS/CW/CWL 465:  Modern Greek Poetry

Survey of Greece's prominent modern poets in comparison with major Anglo-American and European poets.  Poets to be studied include Cavafy, Seferis, Elytis, Mastoraki, Yeats, Eliot, Pound, and Carson.

[3 units]  Schedule # 14396

Instructors: Profs. Klironomos/Holst-Warhaft
Time: Thursdays 4:10-6:55
Location: HUM 471

MGS 555:  Intro to Modern Greek Literature

Reading and translation of selected texts in modern Greek literature.  Modern Greek grammar for upper division students.  Prerequisite: MGS 470 or equivalent.

[3 units] Schedule # 21825

Instructors: Profs. Klironomos/Holst-Warhaft
Time: Wednesdays 4:10-6:55
Location: HUM 384

MGS/ANTH 316:  Contemporary Greece

This course explores anthropological research on central aspects of culture and society in modern Greece, including gender, class, ritual, interactions with other cultures and repercussions of economic change.

[3 units] Schedule # 22606

Instructor: Dr. Roland Moore
Time:  Mondays 4:10-6:55
Location: HUM 384

Due to the furlough program this year, several class meetings will be cancelled.  Please see the university's academic calendar for these dates:

http://oi.sfsu.edu/cgi-bin/student/webcalendar.search?calid=2&previous=Y&keyword=Fall%20'09