UNSW Handbook Course - The Modern Greek World (1453 to Present Day)

The Modern Greek World (1453 to Present Day) - HIST2203


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: Modern Greek Studies
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit; Excluded: GREK3506
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)

Description

Examines the contemporary culture of Greece and Cyprus within its historical context. Considers the meaning of events such as the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, the effects of western rule and Ottoman domination, the influence of the European Renaissance and Enlightenment, the movement for independence, the Asia Minor catastrophe, the Nazi and Fascist occupation and the military dictatorship of 1967-74.

Note: This course is compulsory for students who wish to major in Modern Greek. Taught in Greek.

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