Greek in Greece | GinG Program
is an immersive language study-abroad program for students of Ancient Greek in collaboration with Ohio University and the University of Patras.
5 Week Immersion
Greek in Greece students make rapid strides in their ability to read through intensive group work and immersive sight-reading. An introductory course in Modern Greek is designed specifically for Ancient Greek students.
Courses
Ancient Greek Courses (choose one)
GK 1120/5010 (4 credits): for students who have already completed one semester of ancient Greek
GK 2110/5110 (3 credits): for students who have already completed two semesters of ancient Greek
GK 3110/5210 (3 credits): for students who have already completed three or more semesters of ancient Greek
Modern Greek Course
GK 2710/5710 (3 credits): required of all students
Myth and Drama Course
CLAS 2340/5555 (3 credits): required of all students
University of Patras
Students will attend classes on the campus of the University of Patras. They will have access to the university library and other university facilities. The Modern Greek course will be taught by the faculty of the University of Patras. Participants will be paired with language buddies from UPatras to offer an immersive language experience.
Excursions
include:
- Olympia
- Delphi
- Epidaurus
- Corinth
- Athens
- Mycenae
- Nafplion
For the eligibility, application and selection process please redirect to the Ohio Go Global Greek in Greece side of the program.
This program is open to Non-Ohio University students. Students from other universities please contact the Ohio program directors (Bill Owens: owensb@ohio.edu, James Andrews: andrewsj@ohio.edu)
For inquiries concerning the UPatras side of the program please contact the UPatras faculty at gig.uohup@gmail.com.