Greek, Minor - COLA, UNH

Undergraduate

Greek

Explore interdisciplinary courses in archaeology, philosophy and history, with opportunities to study abroad in Greece through the UNH-in-Greece summer program.
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
Full-time
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Part-time
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student studying abroad in greece

Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies

The Greek minor at UNH offers an enriching study of the ancient and modern Greek language, literature and culture that shaped Western civilization. Here you'll be able to explore interdisciplinary courses in archaeology, philosophy and history, with opportunities to study abroad in Greece through the UNH-in-Greece summer program. 

With a focus on developing strong analytical and linguistic skills while analyzing the foundations of Western thought, the Greek minor at UNH will enhance your major and prepare you for careers such as academia, law or museum curation.

Department of Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies

What is Greek?

Explore the cultural foundations of Western civilization in the Greek minor, studying ancient and modern Greek and Greek history, literature, philosophy and religion. The minor compliments studies in areas such as business, classics, history, the humanities, philosophy or international affairs, and will help you prepare for a career at home or abroad, or for graduate studies.

Why study Greek at UNH?

As a student of Greek, you’ll have the opportunity to take interdisciplinary courses in areas such as archaeology, ancient philosophy, history and linguistics. The UNH-in-Greece summer study abroad program focuses on Greece from antiquity to the present day, with opportunities to study a variety of subjects from history to politics to art to music.

Potential career areas

  • Academics
  • Business
  • Diplomacy
  • Government
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Museum curation
  • Research
  • Writing

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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Explore the cultural foundations of Western civilization in the Greek minor, studying ancient and modern Greek and Greek history, literature, philosophy and religion. The minor compliments studies in areas such as business, classics, history, the humanities, philosophy or international affairs, and will help you prepare for a career at home or abroad, or for graduate studies.

The coordinator is Scott Smith, Murkland Hall 301; Department of Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies; e-mail scott.smith@unh.edu.

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Requirements for the Program
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Academic policies related to Minors.

The minor in Greek consists of completing five courses (20 credits).

Required Courses

Select five elective courses in Greek20
Total Credits20