Why Greek?
Please note: Only GKM 104 will be offered in spring 2026. At this time, it is not anticipated that GKM 101-104 will be offered in fall 2026 or 2027.
Greece is a gorgeous country with a rich and diverse history. Modern Greek has the longest history among the Indo-European languages. Learning Modern Greek will help students:
- discover a vibrant and rich modern language rooted in antiquity
- better understand the English language since more than 150,000 words of English have Greek origin
- improve academic success in fields such as the classics, linguistics, history, archaeology, anthropology, and political science
- enable and develop career opportunities in international education
- learn the language of a favorite tourist destination