Greek in Greece
If you are a student (graduate or undergraduate) of Classical or Koine Greek and would like to learn your way around Greece, pick up a bit of Modern Greek, and sharpen your Classical Greek reading skills, Ohio University’s Greek in Greece Program may be just what you’re looking for.
“Greek in Greece” is a study abroad program designed specially for students with two years or more of ancient Greek. The curriculum consists of two intensive reading courses, in Homer and Plato, an introduction to Modern Greek, and a topography and history course, during which you will visit the principle sites and monuments on the mainland and the islands.
Eligibility and selection process
“Greek in Greece” students are serious, committed, and focused on learning ancient Greek as well as they can. Students should have completed two years of ancient Greek, or be in the second year of their Greek program.
Program Dates
Program runs during spring quarter. Please check back for exact dates.
Application deadline
Click here to visit the Events and Deadlines page.
Applications can be found here.
Living arrangements
Students stay in doubles and triples in hotels and hostels while traveling around Greece.
Courses and credits
Greek 251 / 551 (grad): Introductory Demotic (Modern) Greek
CLAS 351: On-Site Survey of Greek History
Greek 313 (undergrad) / 513 (grad): Greek Intellectual History
Cost*
Billed by Ohio University –Ohio University students and Non-Ohio University students participating for credit
- Tuition: one quarter of full-time OU tuition (tuition estimator available at http://www.ohio.edu/finance/bursar/tuitionfees.cfm)
- Administrative Fee: $150
- Program Fee: $3500 (includes housing, some meals, orientations, health insurance, and excursions)
*Non-Ohio University students may choose to participate in the program and NOT receive credit for the following cost instead of the above (No transcript will be issued at the end of the program):
- Program Fee: $6600
- Administrative Fee $150
Out-of-pocket expenses – all students can anticipate paying the following:
- Passport and photos: $110
- ISIC (international student identification card): $22
- Roundtrip airfare: $1200
- Meals: $2,220
- In-country transportation: $1200
- Site entry fees: $100
- Textbooks and supplies: $200
- Incidentals (laundry, communication, etc.): $200
Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Interested students should contact Professor William Owens, Ohio University Department of Classics and World Religions, at owensb@ohio.edu or 740-597-2101, for information regarding how to apply, costs, and academic credit.
