Mediterranean Languages

One express purpose of the Center for Mediterranean Civilizations Project is to develop and enhance the study of Mediterranean languages at Tel Aviv University. This year we have started to teach modern Greek. Ms. Etti Ahkaluni, originally from Thessaloniki, is an expert teacher who now has a class of fifteen students. This is the only place modern Greek is taught in Israel in an academic context.

Next year we hope to begin teaching Ladino, the quintessential Mediterranean Jewish language. Professor Alisa Ginio of our advisory Faculty board, is in charge of finding the suitable teacher and developing this course. Estimate takes into account external matching funds.