History of Greece in the 20th century |
Y8- History of Greece in the 20th century Tutor: Effi Gazi Semester: 2nd ECTS: 4.5 Short Description: The course focuses on key developments and phenomena in the Greek state during the 20th century. It examines the Goudi Movement, the Balkan Wars, WWI and the Asia Minor Campaign, the inter-war years, World War II, the Occupation, the Resistance, the Civil War, the emergence of post-war Greece, the military junta up to the transition to democracy and the process of globalisation. Particular emphasis is given to the socio-economic and political processes and phenomena as well as the cultural and ideological trends and currents. Aims:
Learning Outcomes: Students completing the course
Structure: The course consists of 13 weekly three-hour lectures. The instructor develops the themes of the course and offers relevant bibliographical suggestions. Assessment: Assessment will be through a written exam after the completion of the course. The final assessment will also be based on an optional written assignment drawing upon the themes of the course. Bibliography: Ch. Hadjiiosiph (ed.) (2002), History of Greece in the 20th century, Bibliorama, Athens. K. Kostis (2013), The spoiled children of history; the formation of the Greek state, 18th-20th c., Polis, Athens. Th. Veremis & I. Koliopoulos (2006), Hellas, the contemporary sequel, Kastaniotis, Athens. Y. Voulgaris (1991), Greece after the Dictatorship, Themelio, Athens. |