Introduction to History of Crete and GREECE

About this course

Expected learning outcomes

To acquaint the visiting European Students (ERASMUS+) with the rich history, language, culture and civilization of Crete and Hellas

Indicative Syllabus

    • Cretan and Hellenic Mythology,

    • Cretan History – Minoan,

    • Cretan History – Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine, Arabic, Venetian, Turkish and 20th

    • Hellenic History e.g. Classical Athens and Democracy, Delphi and Religion, Epidaurus and Theatre, Olympic Games, Macedonia and Alexander the Great etc. and Roman, Byzantine, Turkish and 19th-20th

    • Cretan Culture and Tradition.

    • Study Trips to Museums, Archaeological Sites and Places of Interest.

    Teaching / Learning Methodology

    Written Assignment (3000 Words in English) on a mutually agreed research project on an aspect of Cretan Culture, or a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded.

    Recommended Reading

    TBA

    Prerequisites

    Start Date

    2023

    End Date

    2024

    Apply

    2023

    Local Course Code

    TBA

    Cycle

    TBA

    Year of study

    TBA

    Language

    English

    Study Load

    3 ECTS

    Mode of delivery

    Written Assignment

    Instructors

    Dr. Gareth Owens

    Course coordinator

    Dr. Gareth Owens

    E-mail

    ogareth@hmu.gr