The Department of Classical Studies at Boston
University and The BU Hellenic Association present:
"From Ancient to Modern Greek: Myths and Realities about Language"
by Professor Panayiota Gounari (UMASS, Boston)
A brief history of Greek from ancient times; the movement of Atticism and the Koine; the
debate between Demotic and Katharevousa. Myths about continuity, purity and uniqueness of
the Greek language.
Join us for an interesting lecture and discussion that will take us through the history
of Greek language.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
5 p.m.--6:30 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences, 725 Commonwealth Avenue
Room 325
Refreshments will be provided by the Greek 4 Kids school.
For further information, contact Kelly Polychroniou
617-353-2427, kpol(a)bu.edu