GRKST 301 - Sociology & Ethnic Media

CODE 2659 – Wednesdays 1:40-4:30 pm Prof. Nicos Alexiou

Credits 3

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ArtH 211 - Early Christian & Byzantine Art

CODE 1888 – Tues. & Thurs. 10:15-12:05 pm Prof. Warren Woodfin

Credits 3

This course will explore monuments of the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople in A.D. 330 to 843, the end of Iconoclasm. Innovative architectural forms along with their mosaic, fresco, and marble decoration create the special transcendental character of Byzantine churches. The class will also examine metalwork, ivories, textiles, icon paintings, and illuminated manuscripts in their varying contexts for the church or the court. In addition, special attention will be given to the secular Byzantium.

GRKMD 041W - Modern Greek Literature in Translation

CODE 1222 – Tues. & Thurs. 1:40-2:55 pm Prof. Gerasimus Katsan

Credits 3

Survey of modern Greek Literature (in translation) from the middle of the nineteenth 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.

The course will be taught in English.

GRKMD 111 - Elementary Modern Greek I

CODE 1223 – Mon. & Wed. 10:15-12:05 pm Prof. I. Zikoudis

Credits 4

Prereq: Permission of 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.

GRKMD 203 - Intermediate Modern Greek I

CODE 1224 – Mon. & Wed. 1:40-2:55 pm Prof. I. Zikoudis

Credits 3

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

GRKMD 305 - Modern Greek Literature I

CODE 1225 – Tues. & Thurs. 9:25-10:40 pm Prof. Gerasimus Katsan

Credits 3

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.

The course will be taught in Greek.

HIST 210 - The Byzantine Empire, from 1025-1453

CODE 0389 – Tues. & Thurs. 1:40-2:55pm Prof. Warren Woodfin

Credits 3

This course will study the history and culture of the Byzantine Empire from 1025, when the emperor Basil II died, to 1453 when the city 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, from 1821-1923

CODE 0475 – Thursdays 1:40-4:30 pm Prof. Theodoros Theoharis

Credits 3

The formation of the modern Greek state: politics, economy, society; nationalism and the international relations of Greece.

URBST 360W – Urban Research Workshop: Greek American Community in the New York/Queens Astoria Area, Political, Social and cultural dynamics.

CODE 1422 – Tues. & Thurs. 10:50 – 12:05 pm Prof. Christos P. Ioannides

Credits 3

This course will revolve around a research project on the Greek American community in the New York/Queens and 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 each student’s particular interest (politics, sociology, education, and economics).

GRKST 390: TUTORIAL

CODE 2664 *****Hours to be announced******* Staff

Credits 3

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.

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