Hellenic studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the language, literature, history and politics of Greece.  

This major, which includes units drawn from ancient history and international studies, fosters a deep and rich understanding of the principles and concepts of Greek culture. You’ll study ancient or modern Greek language and culture and history, and examine how these intersect with each other and shape Greek nationhood and identity today. You’ll consider the role of culture through past and present cultural productions of Greek-speaking regions and communities.

Key Features

• Macquarie is recognised for its long history in teaching and supporting Greek heritage, culture and language.  
• You’ll acquire critical analysis skills as you apply ideas and principles in culture transition/transmission, historical studies or diaspora studies. 
• You’ll develop transferable and usable skills in cultural competency and cross-cultural communication as you learn about cultural difference and how to effectively negotiate cross-cultural interactions.  
• You’ll learn or improve your Modern or Ancient Greek language skills. 
• Macquarie is ranked in the top five in Australia for arts and humanities (Best Global Universities, US News & World Report, 2018) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018). 
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall student experience and for teaching quality and learning resources in humanities, culture and social sciences (QILT, 2017).

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