GRKM UN1102

I can read, speak, and understand the Greek language leagues better than last semester. I can talk about the past and the future, and hold conversations with other people. I can give orders and directions, and express my feelings, good and bad.

I feel much more confident in using the basics of Modern Greek

Minimal. Study vocabulary on your own. Homeworks were short and didn't require much besides a dictionary. Tests required little studying.

I learned so much grammar and vocab from Professor Kakkoufa, while enjoying every minute of learning. The cultural aspect/application of the skills we learned was very much appreciated.

Mostly good stuff. Karen encouraged/required our attendance at Greek events inside and outside of Columbia that always proved interesting. The atmosphere inside class was warm and friendly. Skits and conversation drills were pretty common and painless. The culture discussions were usually interesting, as they were based on a book that Karen herself co-authored. My only gripe is that some grammar rules were a little shaky, and vocabulary was not at all stressed. Overall, a lot of fun.

Not as much as I wanted to, but with his help a lot. In terms of vocab, grammar, and more comfortable in speaking.

This course tremendously improved my proficiency in modern Greek. Prior to taking Elementary I last fall, I knew absolutely nothing about the language. Now, however, I feel comfortable and confident expressing myself in a wide manner of ways, and am able to read, write, speak, and comprehend others' speech in Greek. Elementary II in particular helped me build confidence in my command of the language-- while Elementary Modern I gave me critical building blocks, Elementary Modern II empowered me to express myself in new ways, while studying Greek culture, poetry, music, and so much more. I leave this course with a much deeper understanding of modern Greek but also a knowledge of Greek culture and the Greek diaspora at large, as well as increased confidence in the classroom and a genuine passion for language learning.

Basic grammar, tenses, vocabulary, and expressions in modern Greek.

NPK is a saint, he will love you and care about you.

The course is great, but much of its effectiveness is lost in the online modality. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2021 Course: GRKMUN1102_001_2021_1-ELEMENT.MODERNGREEKII : GRKMUN1102_001_2021_1 - ELEMENT. MODERN GREEK II Instructor: Chrysanthe Filippardos