Greek Studies (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)

Greek Studies at HU combines a traditional classical studies approach with perspectives acquired during the last few decades of Classical Philology from dialogue with Literary Theory, Historical Anthropology, History of Mentality, Semiotics and Gender Studies. The course also includes a pronounced interest in media history and theory, including issues of internet use and new media use in current scientific practice. In addition, students have the rare opportunity to acquire knowledge in specialist disciplines such as Papyrology and Epigraphy.

Greek Studies at HU features intense discussion of original Greek texts from the very beginning of the course. This requires a corresponding knowledge of Greek.

Course objectives

• Provision of fundamental specialist knowledge of the methods and work techniques of Greek Studies.
• Development of key qualifications: general text and media skills from both a receptive-analytical and an active perspective; the ability to take a reflective, independent approach to language and literature; knowledge of the fundamentals of scientific work and of presenting work findings; the ability to use academic information sources (books, electronic media etc.); the ability to recognise and assess inter-cultural connections.
• Provision of career-related additional qualifications and career-oriented elements, e.g. in the fields of the media, publishing, cultural management, museums, libraries, archives, further education and economy, and where relevant, preparation for a teaching-related master’s course.
• The opportunity to contribute to research and development projects independently and at an early stage.
• Create the basis for an academic career.

Greek Studies without teacher training option

Core subject Greek Studies with 120 CP

Mandatory Modules (80 CP)
Module 01: Fundamentals and Methods, 5 CP
Module 02: Introduction to Greek Literature I (Prose), 7 CP
Module 03: Introduction to Greek Literature II (Poetry), 8 CP
Module 04: Language Training (Basic), 8 CP
Module 05: Greek Literature I (Prose), 10 CP
Module 06: Greek Literature II (Poetry and Culture), 12 CP
Module 07: Language Training (Advanced), 10 CP
Module 08: Greek Literature III, 10 CP
Module 09: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP

Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)

Module 10: In-depth work and specialisation, 10 CP

Module 11: Practical Orientation or
Module 12: Internship, each 10 CP

General elective modules (20 CP)

In addition to specialised study, Students acquire subject-specific, non-specialist and interdisciplinary key qualifications of 20 CP. The general elective modules can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions (see http://agnes.hu-berlin.de/).

Second subject Greek Studies with 60 CP

Modules 1-6 and 10 from core subject, in total 60 CP

Greek Studies with teacher training option

Core subject Greek Studies with 113 CP

Mandatory Modules (97 CP)
Module 01: Fundamentals and Methods, 5 CP
Module 02: Introduction to Greek Literature I (Prose), 7 CP
Module 03: Introduction to Greek Literature II (Poetry), 8 CP
Module 04: Language Training (Basic), 8 CP
Module 05: Greek Literature I (Prose), 10 CP
Module 06: Greek Literature II (Poetry and Culture), 12 CP
Module 07: Language Training (Advanced), 10 CP
Module 08: Greek Literature III, 10 CP
Module 09: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Module 10: In-depth work and specialisation, 10 CP

Module 13: Introduction to the didactics of Greek teaching (7 CP)

Teacher training modules (16 CP)

In addition to specialised study, students on a bachelor's teacher training option will complete the Educational Sciences teacher training module (11 CP) and the module Sprachbildung (5 CP). You will find information on www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 57/2024.

Second subject Greek Studies with 67 CP

Mandatory Module (60 CP)

Modules 1-6 and 10 from core subject, in total 60 CP

General elective module - teacher training studies (7 CP)

Module 13: Introduction to the didactics of Greek teaching (7 CP)

General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies

Module 14: Fundamentals and Methods of Greek Philology, 10 CP
Module 15: Greek Ancient Literature as fundamental Texts of European Culture, 10 CP