A modern Greek return

Australia's universities have become tongue-tied over the past decade, with the number of languages on offer falling from 66 to 29 and demand for those courses falling. Now, in a small step against the tide, modern Greek will make a comeback to Monash University after a 10-year hiatus.

The move brings Monash in line with major Victorian universities such as La Trobe, which is the main institution teaching modern Greek in Victoria.

Evangelia Anagnostou-Laoutides, from Monash's classical studies department, says a 2 year push from the Monash Hellenic Student Society prompted the move.

She says the course, which begins next year, will be funded by the the Greek Government to promote the language in the Greek-Australian community. Melbourne is home to the biggest Greek-speaking population outside Greece - with almost 47 per cent of Greek Australians living in Melbourne....

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