The Center For Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies
Register Online: www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar GRST 100—MODERN GREEK CULTURE & CIVILIZATION CODE 2927 Wednesdays 1:40-4:30 pm 3 Credits
This course will survey major cultural practices, intellectual pursuits and ideological currents from the post-Byzantine to the present period. The emergence and development of modern Greek identity will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective. The relationship of popular culture and the arts and the conflicting representations of “national culture” are among the general themes to be pursued in relation to Modern Greece. ART HISTORY 200—BYZANTINE WOMEN IN HISTORY & ART CODE 2160
Mondays 1:40-4:30 pm 3 Credits Prof. Vasileios Marinis
From powerful empresses to obstinate abbesses, women presented a formidable force in the traditionally patriarchal Byzantine society. We will examine primary sources (historical texts and saints’ vitae) along with works of art and architecture in order to clarify and better understand the contributions of women to Byzantine civilization. HISTORY 210 THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE II, 1025-1453 CODE 0770
Tuesdays 1:40-4:30 pm 3 CreditsProf. Vasileios Marinis
This course will study the history and culture of the Byzantine Empire from 1025 when Emperor Basil II died, to 1453 when Constantinople fell to the armies of the Ottoman Turks. Through a combination of primary sources and secondary literature, our goal is to address and comprehend several aspects (historical, social artistic) of this unique political entity.
HIST 241 MODERN GREECE 1821-1923 CODE 0751 Tues & Thurs 12:15-1:30 PM
3 CreditsProf. Elena Frangakis-Syrett This course will examine the emergence of the modern Greek state, following the Greek revolution of 1821, and the main developments over the first 100 years of its existence. Special emphasis will be given to the evolution of Greek nationalism as well as to the politics, economy and society over this period. The international relations of Greece will also be examined. GKMD 041W
MODERN GREEK IN TRANSLATION CODE 1876 Mon & Wed 9:25-10:40 AM
3 Credits Prof. Gerasimos Katsan Survey of Modern Greek literature (in translation) from the middle of the 19th century to the present. The authors and their works are examined not only from their individual stylistic and thematic element, but also within the context of European literary and cultural movements. GKMD 111
ELEMENTARY MODERN GREEK I CODE 2216 Mon & Wed 10:50-12:05 PM
4 CreditsProf. Ioannis ZikoudisPrerequisite: Permission of the Department or Instructor Intended for students with no previous training in Greek. Designed to establish correct pronunciation, to teach the elements of grammar, to enable students to read, to understand spoken Greek, to become familiar with cultural aspects of modern Greece, and especially to establish a good basic vocabulary.
GKMD 203 INTEMEDIATE MODERN GREEK I CODE 2219 Tue & Thu 3:05-4:20 PM
3 Credits Prof. Ioannis Zikoudis Continuation of Modern Greek 112 with Grammar review, conversation, practice in writing, and readings in literary and cultural materials at an intermediate level.
GKMD 305—MODERN GREEK LITERATURE I CODE 3425 Mon & Wed 3:05-4:20 PM
3 CreditsProf. Gerasimos Katsan Designed to improve the literary vocabulary and writing skills of students by careful examination of texts, the students will also be introduced to the works of writers. Emphasis will be placed on understanding texts through historical and cultural contexts, literary periods and close reading.Course will be taught in Greek.
PSCI 260 MIDDLE EAST IN WORLD POLITICS CODE 0471 Mon & Wed 3:05-4:30 pm
Prof. Nicholas Petaludis This course introduces the students to major historical an contemporary developments and issues in the Middle Eastern geopolitics and geoeconomics per se, but also the relate to broader trends and issues in world politics. Each section will focus on a particular issue, such as the legacy of colonialism, the role of Islam in politics, Islamic finance as an alternative to western finance, the international political economy of Middle Eastern oil. US involvement in the Middle East, terrorism, nuclear deterrence and Iran.
URBAN STUDIES 360 URBAN RESEARTCH WORKSHOP: GREEK AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN THE NEW YORK / QUEENS / ASTORIA AREA. POLITICAL, SOCIAL & CULTURAL
DYNAMICS Code 2422 Tue & Thurs 10:50-12:05 pm 3 Credits
Dr. Christos P. Ioannides This course will revolve around a research project on the Greek American community in the New York/Queens/Astoria area where most Greeks reside. The Course is designed to encourage students to conduct research on political, social, cultural, educational and economic attributes of the Greek American community. Students will be guided to construct a questionnaire that will reflect their particular interest (politics, sociology, education, economics).
GRKST 390 TUTORIALCODE 2659 Hours to be announcedStaff—Upper Junior, Senior required Students undertake and complete an individual problem in their field of special interest under the direction of an instructor in the program.
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