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 The Modern Greek World (1453 to Present Day) - HIST2203
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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
 
 
Equivalent: GREK3506
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

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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