Archived Courses

SPRING 2008 Courses

 Register Online: www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar  GRST 100—MODERN GREEK CULTURE & CIVILIZATION CODE 2927   Wednesdays 1:40-4:30 pm                                                  3 Credits

Prof. Nicos Alexiou

 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 19^th 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.   

REGISTER FOR THESE COURSES ONLINE:www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar 

For More Information please contact the Center: (718) 997-4520

Email: byzgreek@qc.edu

SPRING 2007 COURSES

GRST 200 – GREEK CINEMA

CODE 2676       Mondays 1:40-4:30pm

Credits 3

Prof. Dan Georgakas

This course examines the Greek cinema as an expression of Hellenic culture in the homeland and the Diaspora. Films by Michael Cacoyiannis, Elia Kazan, Costa Gavras and Theo Angelopoulos will be among those shown. We will also look at the film work of actors such as Melina Mercouri and Irene Pappas and musicians such as Manos Chatzidakis and Mikis Theodorakis. Various theories of filmmaking will be addressed.

ARTH 200 – ART & ARCHITECTURE OF PILGRIMAGE

CODE 3284     Thursdays  1:40-4:30pm

Credits 3

Prof. Vasileios Marinis

This course will explore the phenomenon of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages with emphasis on the art and architecture produced in association with it. Focusing on broad geographical and chronological area (from Syria to Spain and from the 4^th century to the late Middle Ages) the course will trace the origins, development and differences in the practice of pilgrimage in various areas of Europe (Constantinople, Rome, Santiago de Compostela) and the Middle East (Jerusalem, Bethlehem). The role of holy sites, architectural shrines, relics, miraculous icons, as well as amulets and pilgrim tokens will be studied in their broad social and historical context.

HIST 210 – BYZANTINE EMPIRE 1025-1453

CODE 1333     Tuesdays  1:40-4:30pm

Credits 3

Prof. 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 historical entity.

GRKMD 041W (41W) MODERN GREEK LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

CODE 1422  Tuesdays & Thursdays  10:50-12:05pm

Credits 3

Pro. Gerasimos Katsan

Survey of modern Greek Literature (in translation) from the middle of the 19^th century to the present. The authors and their works are examined not only for their individual stylistic and thematic elements, but also within the context of European literary and cultural movements.

GRKMD 111 – ELEMENTARY MODERN GREEK I

CODE 1423   Mondays & Wednesdays  10:15-12:05pm

Credits 4

Prof. Ioannis Zikoudis

Prereq: Permission of the Department or instructor.

Intended for students with no previous training in Greek. Designed to established 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.

GRKMD 203 – INTERMEDIATE MODERN GREEK LITERATURE I

CODE 1424   Mondays & Wednesdays  10:15-12:05pm

Credits 3

Prof. Gerasimos Katsan

Continuation of Greek 112 with grammar review, conversation, practice in writing, and readings in literary and cultural material at an intermediate level.

GRK 305 – MODERN GREEK LITERATURE I

CODE 1426  Mondays & Wednesdays  1:40-2:55pm

Credits 3

Prof. Ioannis Zikoudis

Designed to improve the literary vocabulary and writing skills of students by careful examination of texts, students will be introduced to the work of major writers. Emphasis will be placed on understanding texts through historical and cultural contexts, literary periods and close readings

GRKMD  335  VT: STUDY OF MODERN GREEK LITERATURE:

                                  Literature of Protest and Wartime.

CODE 1427  Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm

Credits 3

Prof. Gerasimos Katsan

Study of Poetry and prose (in translation) with the unifying themes of the experience of war and protest and resistance to war. Major 20^th century conflicts will be highlighted, including WWI, WWII, the Civil War and the aftermath of the postwar period. Works from writers such as Myrivilis, Doukas, Tsirkas, Hatzis, Seferis, Ritsos and others.

URBST 360W – URBAN RESEARCH WORKSHOP: The Greek American 

                             Community    in the New York/Queens/Astoria   Area: Political,  

                             Social and Cultural, Dynamics.

CODE 2457   Tuesdays & Thursdays  10:50-12:05pm

Credits 3

Prof. Christos P. Ioannides

The course will revolve around a research project on the Greek American community in the New York/Queens & Astoria where most Greeks reside. The course is designed to encourage students to conduct research on political, social, educational and economic attributes of the Greek American community. Students will be guided to construct a questionnaire that will reflect each student’s particular interest (politics, sociology, education, economics).

GRKST 390:TUTORIAL

CODE 2677  Hours to be announced

Credits 3

Staff—Upper Junior Senior Required

Students undertake and complete an individual problem in their field of special interest under the direction of an instructor of the program.

REGISTER FOR THESE COURSES ONLINE:

  www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar

For more information please contact:

Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

Tel: 718-997.4520   Fax: 718-997.4529

Email:byzgreek@qc.edu

Fall 2006 Courses

Telephone 718.997.4520

GRST 100—MODERN GREEK CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
CODE 2859 Mondays 1:40-4:30 pm 3 Credits
Prof. Dan Georgakas

This course will survey major cultural practices, intellectual pursuits and ideological currents from post-Byzantine to the present period. Among others, will examine the development of Greek identity, the relation of popular culture and the arts, and the conflicting representations of “national culture” in modern Greece.

HISTORY 200—20TH CENTURY GREECE: HISTORY, POLITICS & SOCIETY
CODE 1354 Tue & Thur 3:05-4:20 pm 3 Credits
Prof. Theodore Theocharis

This course will look at the history of Greece during the last three quarters of the 20th century. It will examine the emergence of the Modern Greek state, the formation of political institutions, the evolution of democracy, social formations and trends, the role of civil society and the foreign policy orientation, Anglo-Greek and US-Greek relations.

HISTORY 209—THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 324-1025 A.D.
CODE 2860 Tuesdays 1:40-4:30 pm 3 Credits
Prof. Vasileios Marinis

This course will examine the history of the Byzantine Empire from its beginning to the end the Golden Age; the founding of Constantinople; the transfer of the Imperial Capital to the East; the Christianization of the Empire; the barbarian invasions; the wars with the Persians and the Arabs; and the Empire’s cultural expansion and renaissance.

ART HISTORY 211—EARLY CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE ART
CODE 3476 Wednesday 1:40-4:30 pm 3 Credits
Prof. Vasileios Marinis

This course will explore the art of the Late Antique Mediterranean World, particularly the origins of the first Christian art. The focus will be on the art of Byzantine Empire, 6th through 15 centuries. Architectural forms, Church mosaics, frescoes, marble decorations, illuminated manuscripts, enamels, textile, panel paintings will be examined along with the secular art of Byzantium.

URBAN STUDIES 265—ETHNIC COMMUNITY POLITICS IN THE U.S.: THE CASE OF THE GREEK AMERICANS
CODE 1145 Tue & Thur 10:50-12:10 pm 3 Credits
Dr. Christos P. Ioannides

Course will examine the role of ethnic communities & the Greek Americans in the U.S. political process. The 1974 Cyprus crisis will be discussed as catalyst for Greek American politicization that led to the creation of the “Greek Lobby” and the imposition by Congress of the Turkish arms embargo (1974-1978). The emergence of Dukakis and Tsongas and other Greek Americans as national political figures will also be discussed.

GRKMD 112--ELEMENTARY MODERN GREEK II
CODE 2287 Mon & Wed 10:15-12:15 pm 4 Credits
Prof. Yiannis Zikoudis
Prereq: Modern Greek 101 or equivalent or Department permission
This course is a continuation of Modern Greek 101. A graded reader is introduced to present literary and cultural aspects of Greece and to offer topics for simple exercise in composition. Class hours include use of the language laboratory.

GRKMD 231-- MODERN GREEK TRANSLATION
CODE 2255 Mon & Wed 1:40-2:55pm 3 Credits
Prof. Yiannis Zikoudis
Prereq: Modern Greek 203 and English 110, or Department permission.
Intensive practice in translation from Modern Greek to English and vice-versa. Texts will be chosen from literature, journalism, advertising, business and other specialized areas. Discussion of problems and techniques of translation.

GRKMD 306—MODERN GREEK LITERATURE II
CODE 2256 Tue & Thur 4:30-5:45 pm 3 Credits
Prof. Skafidas
Prereq: Greek 305 or equivalent
An introduction to the principal genres of nineteenth and twentieth century Greek literature. Selections will be read from lyric and narrative poetry, the novel, short stories, drama, and essays.

GRKMD 335—MODERN GREEK NOVEL
CODE 2261 Tue & Thur 1:40-2:55 pm 3 Credits
Staff
Prereq: Sophomore Standing
Cross-disciplinary study of authors and dominant themes in Greek literature and culture. Taught either in Greek or in English as announced by Department.

REGISTER FOR THESE COURSES ONLINE:  www.qc.cuny.edu/admissions