Modern Greek - Ohio State University - Main Campus

Modern Greek from Ohio State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Modern Greek major is offered by the Department of Greek and Latin, and includes courses in the language , culture, literature , and linguistics of the Greek world. Students studying Modern Greek progress from an elementary working knowledge of the language to oral and written fluency. Once students have mastered basic patterns of speech and grammar, they are introduced to the literature of one of the world?s richest cultures. Co-Curricular Opportunities Ohio State offers many opportunities for students to learn and grow outside of the classroom. These range from cooperative education (co-op) and internships to study abroad programs to student organizations. Co-ops and internships place students in professional environments while they are Ohio State students. Ohio State offers more than 100 study abroad programs in 40 countries around the world. In addition, there are hundreds of student organizations on campus to meet the interests of a diverse student population. These experiences enable students to gain valuable work experience, learn about cultures, and take on leadership roles before they enter the workforce. All of these experiences enhance learning and may provide an advantage in the job market. Study Abroad The Department of Greek and Latin encourages participation in study abroad programs such as the College Year in Athens. Students have opportunities to apply for summer scholarships to study Greek at the Institute for Balkan Studies in Thessaloniki and the University of Athens. The department offers two courses that have travel components: Modern Greek H250, The Culture of Contemporary Greece, and Modern Greek 200, Athens: The Modern City. Career Prospects in Modern Greek Modern Greek is applicable in a variety of settings in the United States and abroad. Mastery of Modern Greek allows students to consider careers in such fields as education, government, international trade, banking, print or electronic media, or tourism. Careers in which Modern Greek is the primary emphasis include teaching Modern Greek at all levels; interpreting and translating for the United Nations, government, or for private and public organizations; and a variety of positions in the travel and tourism industry at home or abroad, such as flight attendant, travel agent and tour guide. Careers in which proficiency in modern Greek is a good secondary tool include banking and finance, business, sales, export purchasing, foreign market analysis, journalism, foreign correspondence, science and research, library science, hotel management, publishing, radio broadcasting, and teaching English to Greek speakers. All who study Modern Greek find that the experience sharpens their understanding of language in general and enables them to use their own language more effectively and thus exercise a greater amount of control over their own lives, no matter what their eventual fields of interest or occupations. Ohio State graduates with Modern Greek degrees have chosen jobs such as tax auditor with the Internal Revenue Service, marketing director at Ohio Bank and Savings, and trade specialist with the Ohio Department of Development. Career Counseling and Job Placement Students can explore career options by utilizing Career Connection as well as the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office. Providing complimentary services, Career Connection focuses on helping students establish a career direction, while the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office assists students with finding internships?experiences that are essential to testing out the suitability of career fields they are considering. Located in 48 Townshend Hall, the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office also assists seniors and recent graduates with finding entry-level career employment. View more details on Ohio State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.