Registration through January 2, 2026; Course Runs January 26-May 16, 2026
https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?details&srcdb=202602&crn=27104
Harvard Extension School is excited to offer an intensive Beginner-Level Georgian course this spring!
TuTh 6:00-8:00pm eastern, January 26 through May 16, 2026, online synchronous course over Zoom
Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Georgian, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern language and its rich cultural context. Through an engaging and supportive curriculum, students build all four major language skills:
- Speaking
- Listening and viewing comprehension
- Reading
- Writing
You’ll explore Georgian culture through selected readings, film screenings, and class discussions, gaining both linguistic ability and cultural insight. The course places special emphasis on vocabulary and pronunciation, and students will work with authentic spoken Georgian to develop natural comprehension.
By the end of the term, you’ll be well prepared to continue to intermediate-level Georgian, pursue further study, or travel abroad with confidence. With dedication and enthusiasm, students discover how this ancient and famously challenging language reveals itself as a clear, orderly, and beautifully structured system.
If you’ve ever wanted to speak Georgian or use the language for reading and research, this is the perfect place to begin—join us this spring!
Harvard Extension School, GRGN E-1 Beginning Georgian; taught by Mzia Shanava and Stephen Jones
Registration available now (through January 22, 2026). Early registration is appreciated to ensure that the course enrolls a sufficient number of students.