Department of Philology

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOLOGY

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES - ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

SPRING SEMESTER

DIVISION OF CLASSICAL STUDIES

Course title: Greek Reading and Prose Class: Part II Name of lecturer: N. Litinas, D. Spatharas, M. Tamiolaki Course code: AEFF 020 Type of course: Exercise Level of course: Introductory Year of study: 1, 2 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The course aims a) at extending the students' knowledge of the morphology and syntax of the Ancient Greek language (Attic dialect), b) at improving their reading skills, and c) at developing their skill in Greek prose composition. Prerequisites: none Course contents: The aims and format are the same as in Part I but this time the syntax of the complex sentence will be the primary object of study. More particularly, the syntactical topics to be covered are: 1. coordination and subordination; 2. subordinate clauses: a. object, b. purpose, c. causal, d. result, e. conditional, f. concessive, g. temporal, h. relative and comparative, i. clauses after verbs of fearing and precaution; 3. interrogative and exclamatory sentences; 4. direct and indirect speech; simple and complex sentences in indirect discourse. Apart from syntax, accentuation, etymology and aspects of historical grammar will also receive particular attention during the course. Practice in Greek prose composition will include larger and more complicated texts. As in Part I, four texts (different from those of Part I) will be prescribed for individual reading. An extract of about ten lines will be dictated during exams for correct spelling and translation. Other exercises will also be included in the exam paper. Recommended reading: D. A. Russell, An Anthology of Greek Prose, Oxford 1991; L. R. PALMER, The Greek Language, London 1980. E. SCHWYZER, Griechische Grammatik I-IV, München 1939-71 [I: Lautlehre, II: Syntax und syntaktische Stilistik (suppl. A. DEBRUNNER), III: Register, IV: Stellenregister]. H.W. SMYTH, Greek Grammar (revised by G.M. MESSING), Cambridge Mass. 1956. Teaching methods: Exercises and lectures Assessment methods: Participation in class and written exams Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Homer, Odyssey Name of lecturer: Athena Kavoulaki Course code: AEFF 102 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Winter Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization of students with the language, composition and structures of Homeric poetry, and especially of the Odyssey. Understanding of the wider cultural context of traditional epic poetry. Prerequisites: None Course contents: This is a text-based subject. The primary aim is to read and discuss a wide selection of passages from the Odyssey from many different angles (language, style, compositional techniques etc.), as well as to highlight the wider context of Archaic epic poetry. Recommended reading: West, S.,κ.α., Ομήρου Οδύσσεια: κείμενο και ερμηνευτικό υπόμνημα, τόμ. Α-Γ, μτφρ. M. Καίσαρ κ.α., επιμ. Α. Ρεγκάκος. Αθήνα 2004-05. Δ. Mαρωνίτης, Oμηρικά Mεγαθέματα, Aθήνα 2005. ………………, Eπιλεγόμενα στην Oδύσσεια, Aθήνα 2005. Ι. Morris κ.α. (επιμ.), A New Companion to Homer: Εγχειρίδιο Ομηρικών Σπουδών, Αθήνα 2009. R. Fowler (επιμ.), The Cambridge Companion to Homer, Cambridge 2004. C. Segal, Singers, Heroes and Gods in the Odyssey, Ithaca & London 1994. Teaching methods: Lecturing; questioning; discourse; audio-visual aids. Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Greek Bucolic Poetry Name of lecturer: K. Spanoudakis Course code: ΑΕFF 130 Type of course: lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The aim of the lecture is to render students familiar with epic language, the neoteric movement of Alexandria and its literary and cultural ambience Prerequisites: none (but knowledge of the Homeric dialect is welcome) Course contents: Lectures will discuss the genesis and features of the bucolic genre, as sampled from the texts of Theocritus, Moschus and Bion. Occasional reference to their influence mainly on Virgil will be made. Recommended reading: Φ. Μανακίδου – Κ. Σπανουδάκης, Αλεξανδρινή Μούσα, Αθήνα 2008 (Introduction and the Chapter on Theocritus). R. Hunter, Theocritus, A Selection, Κέμπριτζ 1999. Teaching methods: Lecture, discussion Assessment methods: Written exam Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus Name of lecturer: Z. A. Petraki Course code: AEFF 145 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The aim of the course is to reinforce the students’ critical thinking and in-depth understanding of Ancient Greek Drama and interpretation of the issues raised in the Oedipus at Colonus, in parallel with the study of ancient Greek language. Prerequisites: none Course contents: Introduction to Athenian Drama and Sophocles’ work. Selected material from Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus. Recommended reading: Η. Lloyd-Jones, Sophocles Volume I [Loeb Classical Library No. 20], Κέμπριτζ, Μασ. και Λονδίνο 1994, Γ. Μαρκαντωνάτος, Εισαγωγή στην Αττική Τραγωδία, Αθήνα 1991, σελ. 137-152. Α. Μαρκαντωνάτος και Λ. Πλατυπόδης (εκδ.), Θέατρο και Πόλη, Gutenburg, 2012. Α. Μαρκαντωνάτος και Χ. Τσαγγάλης (εκδ.), Αρχαία Ελληνική Τραγωδία, Gutenberg, 2008. ______Oedipus at Colonus: Sophocles, Athens, and the World (Berlin & New York: Walter de Gruyter, 2007) C. Segal, Tragedy and Civilization: An Interpretation of Sophocles, Κέμπριτζ, Μασ. 1981. ______, Sophocles’ Tragic World: Divinity, Nature, Society, Κέμπριτζ, Μασ. 1995. Δ. Περοδασκαλάκης, Σοφοκλής: τραγικό θέαμα και ανθρώπινο πάθος, Gutenburg, 2012. Teaching methods: close reading of the text, student-centered Assessment methods: The module’s assessment consists of written exams, taken at the end of the term. Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Xenophon, Anabasis Name of lecturer: Melina Tamiolaki Course code: AEFF 189 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): To offer students an acquaintance with the language and the peculiar historiographical/autobiographical approach of Xenophon, as well as with the historical and political context, in which this text was written (influence of Panhellenism, of notions about mercenaries etc.) Prerequisites: Good knowledge of Ancient and Modern Greek Course contents: Close reading of selected fragments, with an emphasis on the idea of Panhellenism and on the apologetic character of this work Recommended reading: M. Flower, Xenophon’s Anabasis or the Expedition of Cyrus, Oxford 2012 Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: Exams Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Plato’s Republic Name of lecturer: Z. A. Petraki Course code: AEFF 223 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The aim of the course is to reinforce the students’ critical thinking and in-depth understanding and interpretation of the philosophical issues raised in the Republic, in parallel with the study of ancient Greek language. Prerequisites: none Course contents: The course material consists of a compilation of extracts from books 1, 2, 3, 7, 10. A selection of chapters from Annas’ book on Plato’s Republic. Recommended reading: Σκουτερόπουλος, Ν. Μ., Πλάτων Πολιτεία (εισαγωγή-μετάφραση-ερμηνευτικά σημειώματα), Αθήνα: ΠΟΛΙΣ 2002. Julia Annas, Εισαγωγή στην Πολιτεία του Πλάτωνος (μτφρ. Χρ. Γραμμένου), Αθήνα: Καλέντης 2006. Pappas, N., Η Πολιτεία του Πλάτωνος, Οκτώ 2006. Taylor A.E., Πλάτων. Ο άνθρωπος και το έργο του, μτφρ. Ι. Αρζόγλου, εκδ. ΜΙΕΤ, Αθήνα 1992. Vegetti Μ., Ιστορία της Αρχαίας Φιλοσοφίας, μτφρ. Γ.Α. Δημητρακόπουλος, εκδ. Π. Τραυλός, Αθήνα 2000. Teaching methods: close reading of the text, student-centered Assessment methods: The module’s assessment consists of written exams, taken at the end of the term. Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Antiphon (Anthology) Name of lecturer: Kostas Apostolakis Course code: AEFF 261 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): to familiarize students with the early Attic Oratory and understand and appreciate various rhetorical strategies and techniques used in the oratory of the ancient homicide law. Prerequisites: none Course contents: After a brief introduction to Ancient Homicide Law and to logographer Antiphon, selected chapters of Tetralogies and the entire speech Against the Stepmother will be read, translated and commented upon. Matters of rhetorical strategy and style will be discussed, with special emphasis on the critical examination of the means of persuasion. Recommended reading: 1. M.Gagarin, Antiphon. The Speeches, Cambridge 1997. 2. M.Gagarin, Antiphon the Athenian. Oratory, Law, and Justice in the Age oh the Sophists, Texas 2002. 3. M.Gagarin – D.MacDowell, Antiphon and Andocides, Texas 1998. 4. D. M. Macdowell: Athenian Homicide Law in the Age of the Orators. Manchester 1963. 5. D.MacDowell, Το Δίκαιο στην Αθήνα των Κλασικών Χρόνων (ελλ.μτφρ. Γ.Μαθιουδάκη), Αθήνα 1988. Teaching methods: Lecture and discussion with the students Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Greek Theurgic Poetry Name of lecturer: K. Spanoudakis Course code: ΑΕFF 310 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Introduction to the notion of theurgy, familiarity with late antique poetry Prerequisites: AEFF 100, AEFF 010/020 (knowledge of the Homeric dialect is welcome) Course contents: The seminar will focus on the philosophical background, the relation of content and form, and re-semantization of the epic language. We will focus on the Orphic Lithica and the Chaldean Oracles (with the commentary of Psellus/*Proclus). Also on magical texts, the Hymns of Synesius and Proclus as well as those chapters of Nonnus’ Paraphrase which describe miracles. Recommended reading: C. Zintzen, Μυστικισμός και μαγεία στην Νεοπλατωνική Φιλοσοφία, Αθήνα 2000 (Darmstadt 1977). H. Lewy, Chaldean Oracles and Theurgy, Paris 2011. Teaching methods: Expository teaching and questioning. Assessment methods: Oral presentation / written exam / written essay Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Aeschylus’ Oresteia Name of lecturer: Athena Kavoulaki Course code: AEFF 331 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Understanding of Greek dramatic poetry and poetics, and especially Aeschylean poetry; acquisition of special research skills in the field of Dramatic Poetry and familiarization with special research methodology (use of bibliography, data bases etc); practice in oral and written presentation of scholarly problems. Prerequisites: Greek Reading and Prose Class ; Introduction to Classical Philology Course contents: This seminar aims at examining some basic ways in which Aeschylus’ Oresteia can be ‘read’ and made sense of from various different angles and perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on issues of poetic/ dramatic technique, staging and myth-ritual dynamics. After an introductory presentation, a tentative list of topics and readings will be given and students must work on and report on their projects several times during the course of the seminar. Recommended reading (basic):

S. Goldhill, Αισχύλου Ορέστεια, Αθήνα 2008. J. Gregory, Οψεις και θέματα της αρχαίας ελληνικής τραγωδίας, Αθήνα 2010. Α. Lesky, Η τραγική ποιηση των αρχαιων Ελλήνων, τομ. 2, Αθηνα 1987. Μ.J. Lossau, Αισχύλος, Αθήνα 2009. J. de Romilly, Η αφήγηση της Ορέστειας του Αισχύλου, Αθήνα 2009. Seaford R., Ανταπόδοση και τελετουργία. Ο Όμηρος και η τραγωδία στην αναπτυσσόμενη πόλη-κράτος, Αθήνα, 2003. Vernant, J-P & P. Vidal-Naquet, Mύθος και τραγωδία στην αρχαία Eλλάδα, 2 τ., Aθήνα: Zαχαρόπουλος, 1988-91.

Conacher, D.J., Aeschylus’ Oresteia. A Literary Commentary, Toronto 1987. Fraenkel, E., (ed.), Aeschylus Agamemnon. Oxford 1950. Lebeck, A., (1971). The Oresteia: A Study in Language and Structure. Washington D.C. R. Seaford, Cosmology and the Polis: the Construction of Space and Time in the Tragedies of Aeschylus, Cambridge 2012. C. Sourvinou-Inwood, Tragedy and Athenian Religion, Lanham & London 2003. Winnington – Ingram, R.P., Studies in Aeschylus, Cambridge 1983. Teaching methods: Lecturing; questioning; discourse; audio-visual aids. Assessment methods: oral presentation and written paper. Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Latin Prose and Reading Class II Name of lecturer: K. Apostolakis, K. Ladianou Course code: LAFF 020 Type of course: Exercise Level of course: Introductory Year of study: 1, 2 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The course aims a) at extending the students’ knowledge of the morphology and syntax of the Latin language, b) at improving their reading skills, and c) at developing their skill in Latin composition. Prerequisites: none Course contents: Subordinate clauses and indirect speech. Morphology and etymology. Differences between Latin and Greek syntax. Latin prose composition. Selected Latin prose and/or verse texts. Recommended reading: Θ. Κακριδής, Γραμματική της Λατινικής Γλώσσης, Αθήνα: Εστία, 1979 A. Ernout, F. Thomas, Συντακτικό της Λατινικής, Αθήνα: Παπαδήμας, 2012 Teaching methods: Exercises and lectures Assessment methods: Participation in class and written exams Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: A Survey of Latin Literature Name of lecturer: Michael Paschalis Course code: LAFF 100 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate / Advanced Year of study: 2/3/4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization of students with the basic Latin genres, their Greek origins and their reception. Prerequisites: None Course contents: The course is an introductory survey of Latin Literature designed to familiarize students with the basic genres, their Greek origins and their reception. The reading and discussion of passages of ancient literary criticism constitutes an integral and vital part of the course. Recommended reading: Stephen Harrison (ed), A Companion to Latin Literature, Oxford 2005; Gian Biagio Conte, Latin Literature: A History, Baltimore / London 1994; Christopher S. Mackay, Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History, Cambridge 2005 Teaching methods: Lecturing Assessment methods: Written exam Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Seneca, Troades Name of lecturer: Michael Paschalis Course code: LAFF 164 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): See Course Contents Prerequisites: none Course contents: Introduction to Senecan drama: differences with 5th century Greek tragedy, the structure and characters of the tragedies, questions of time and space (scenic, dramatic, and theatrical), the recitation theory, recurring themes. Introduction to the Troades: the double plot and the structure of the tragedy, Euripides’ Hecuba and Troades, the blending of scenic space and dramatic geography, thematic and ideological points. Analysis of selected passages from the five acts. Recommended reading: Roland Mayer, Seneca: Phaedra. Duckworth Companions to Greek and Roman Tragedy, Λονδίνο 2002 Seneca, Phaedra edited by Michael Coffey and Roland Mayer, Κέιμπριζ 1990. Charles Segal, Language and desire in Seneca's Phaedra, Πρίνστον 1986. P. J. Davis, «Vindicat omnes natura sibi: A reading of Seneca’s Phaedra» στο: Boyle, A. J. Seneca Tragicus. Ramus essays on Senecan Drama, 1983, 114-127. Μ. Paschalis, «The bull and the horse: Animal Theme and Imagery in Seneca’s Phaedra», AJP 115 (1994), 105-28. Teaching methods: Lecturing Assessment methods: Written Exam Language of instruction: Greek Course title: Seneca, Dialogi (selection) Name of lecturer: Stelios Panayotakis Course code: LAFF 240 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization of the students with the genre of the philosophical treatise in Latin literature. Introduction to Seneca’s philosophical explorations and rhetorical techniques; his work as a document for Roman Stoicism. Prerequisites: none Course contents: Close reading of selected passages from the dialogues: De vita beata, De providentia, De tranquillitate animi. Recommended reading: A.A. Long, Η Ελληνιστική Φιλοσοφία. Στωϊκοί, Επικούρειοι, Σκεπτικοί, Αθήνα: ΜΙΕΤ, 1987 R.W. Sharples, Στωϊκοί, Επικούρειοι και Σκεπτικοί, Θεσσαλονίκη: Θύραθεν, 2002 L. Edelstein, Ο Στωϊκός Σοφός, Θεσσαλονίκη: Θύραθεν, 2002 M.T. Griffin, Seneca: a Philosopher in Politics, Oxford 1976 I. Hadot, Seneca und die griechisch-roemische Tradition der Seelenleitung, Berlin 1969 J.M. Rist, Stoic Philosophy, Cambridge 1969 F.H. Sandbach, The Stoics, London 1975 J.R.G. Wright, “Form and Content in the Moral Essays” in C.D.N. Costa (ed.), Seneca, London 1974, 39-69. Teaching methods: Lecturing and discussion Assessment methods: Written exam Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Cicero as Translator Name of lecturer: Stelios Panayotakis Course code: LAFF 369 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization of the students with the theory and practice of translation in the Roman world, and especially with Cicero’s translations from the Greek of various genres, including philosophy, poetry and technical treatises. Acquisition of research skills and familiarization of the students with special research methodology. Prerequisites: LAFF 010, LAFF 020 and LAFF 100 Course contents: Analysis of Cicero’s poetry and philosophical texts translated from the Greek. Recommended reading: Blatt, F. 1938. ‘Remarques sur l’histoire des traductions latines’, C & M 1, 217-242. Brock, S. 1979. ‘Aspects of translation technique in antiquity’, GRBS 20, 68-87. Lewis, A.-M. 1986. ‘Latin translations of Greek literature: the testimony of Latin authors’, AC 55, 163-174. Powell, J. G. F. 1995. ‘Cicero’s translations from Greek’, στο: J. G. F. Powell (επιμ.), Cicero the philosopher: twelve papers, Oxford, New York, 273-300. Traina, A. 1970. Vortit barbare. Le traduzioni poetiche da Livio Andronico a Cicerone, Roma. Teaching methods: Basic introduction given by the instructor and student’s participation and presentation of selected topics. Assessment methods: class participation, oral presentation and written essay. Language of instruction: Greek

DIVISION OF BYZANTINE AND MODERN GREEK PHILOLOGY

Course title: Selected Byzantine texts: a reader Name of lecturer: Alexandra Zervoudaki Course code: BYFF 010 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The primary aim is the practice of students in the translation into modern Greek of representative Byzantine texts (passages) from different literary genres. Familiarization of students with the linguistic and stylistic variety employed by Byzantine authors. Prerequisites: BYFF 100 (desirable, not necessary). Course contents: Reading and translation of selected Byzantine literature. Teaching of the method and the technique of translation and commentary on the language and style of Byzantine writers. By its nature the course becomes a stylistic exercise on modern Greek language. Recommended reading: - Teaching methods: Lecturing; questioning; discourse; audio-visual aids. Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Historiography of the First byzantine period Name of lecturer: Marina Detoraki Course code: BYFF 158 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: intermediate Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester/trimester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course: Presentation of the historiographical genres and of the most important historians of the first Byzantine Periode (4th-7th C.) Prerequisites: BYFF 100 (desirable, not necessary). Course contents: The lesson aims to the presentation of the 3 main historiographical traditions of the first byzantine period: of the classisizing historiography, of the Chronography and of the Church History. By the study of selected extracts we will approach the methods, the topics, the influence of classical historiography on prime byzantine historians and the configuration of the new genre of Chronography. Recommended reading: 1) H. Hunger, Βυζαντινή λογοτεχνία : η λόγια κοσμική γραμματεία των Βυζαντινών / Die hochsprachliche profane Literatur der Byzantiner, τ. Ι-ΙΙΙ, Αθήνα, Μορφωτικό Ίδρυμα Εθνικής Τραπέζης, 1994. 2) Α. Καρπόζηλος, Βυζαντινοί ιστορικοί και χρονογράφοι, εκδ. Κανάκη, Αθήνα, τ. Α': (4ος-7ος αι.), 1997. Teaching methods: lecturing Assessment methods: written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: History and Poetry in the Renaissance and early Modern Greek Literature (14th-17th c.) Name of lecturer: Stefanos Kaklamanis Course code: BYFF 181 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with the subject Prerequisites: None Course contents: An account will be given of the main characteristics of literary production from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Historical circumstances for the appearance of the chronicles in verse will be considered, as well as their cultural background and their relation to the literary tradition. Original Byzantine and post Byzantine texts as well as translations and adaptations of western works will be analyzed. Emphasis will be laid on the writers and on the subjects of the texts, on their narrative structure, motifs, common places, rhetorical figures and oral elements. Their poetics, language and verse will be considered as well. Recommended reading: Η. Beck, Ιστορία της Δημώδους Βυζαντινής λογοτεχνίας, Αθήνα: ΜΙΕΤ. Teaching methods: Lecturing; discussion Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Symeon the New Theologian: Life and writings of a “haeretic” in the times of the Macedonian Dynasty Name of lecturer: Manolis Patedakis Course code: BYFF 249 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with the writings (poetical and prose) of Symeon the New Theologian putting emphasis on their unique literary features. At the same time we will place the author within the cultural cadre of his times, while we will connect him with tensions that were developed then inside the empire of Constantinople. Prerequisites: None Course contents: Symeon the New Theologian has composed a voluminous corpus of works, while at the same time he inserted several innovations both in its form and content. He adopted in a great scale the accentual metric system, he proved to be particularly bold and provocative in describing the erotic dimension of the relation between man and god, he “hid himself” in relation to the level of his erudition and literary experience, he designed a literary technique that constantly reveals its multilateral dimensions: the relation between his prose and poetical writings, the allegoric aspect of his register, the power of his images, the hidden “voice” of his sources, the introduction of his “new” theology. We will attempt to touch the above subjects in an introductory way, as far as the period of a semester allows. Recommended reading: - Η. Αlfeyev (hieromonk), St. Symeon the New Theologian and Orthodox tradition, Oxford 2000 - B. Krivocheine, Μέσα στο φως του Χριστού: Άγιος Συμεών ο Νέος Θεολόγος 949-1022: Βίος-Πνευματικότητα- Διδασκαλία, Θεσσαλονίκη 1983 - Αθ. Μαρκόπουλος, Τέσσερα κείμενα για την ποίηση του Συμεών του Νέου Θεολόγου, Αθήνα 2008 - H. J. M. Turner, St. Symeon the New Theologian and Spiritual Fatherhood, Leiden-New York 1990 Teaching methods: Lecturing on particular ideas under the general plan of the subject. Handouts with all relevant passages, printed or notes open to students in the web page of the class, a relevant book as well as virtual effects will support each lecture. Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Introduction to Greek Palaeography Name of lecturer: Marina Detoraki Course code: BYFF 369 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: advanced Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course: Teaching of the history of greek scripture. Initiation to the reading of byzantine manuscripts (transcribing Greek Capital and Minuscule Manuscripts) Prerequisites: BYFF 100 and BYFF 010/AEFF 010/020 Course contents: Teaching students the history of greek scripture, the history of the scriptural materials through the ages and the history of greek manauscripts; initiating students to the reading of byzantine manuscripts, with special focus on the transcription age (9th C.), when minuscule letters were invented. We also try to explore the history of the manuscript Catalogues, the codicological description, and the chronological notes of the copyists. Recommended reading: E. Mioni, Εισαγωγή στην Ελληνική Παλαιογραφία / Introduzione alla Paleografia Greca, μετφ. Ν. Παναγιωτάκης, Αθήνα : Μορφωτικό Ίδρυμα Εθνικής Τραπέζης, 1985. Teaching methods: exercise Assessment methods: written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Introduction to Modern Greek Philology Name of lecturer: Anastasia Natsina Course code: NEFF 100 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Introductory Year of study: All Semester: Spring Number of credits: 6 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): This course aims to equip students with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for delving into the study of Modern Greek literature. By the end of this course, students will be able to discern and describe fundamental notions of the subject of Modern Greek literature such as ‘literature’, ‘philology-literary studies’, ‘Modern Greek’, ‘belles-lettres’; they will also have a working knowledge of the major trends in Modern Greek literary history as well as of the different literary genres, tropes and the basics of versification. Furthermore, upon completing this course, students will be able to understand, describe and, to a lesser extent, apply different approaches to literary texts according to the recent developments in literary theory. Finally, students will be able to identify and select the most appropriate recourses (textbooks, electronic resources etc.) according to the literary topic they need to work on. Prerequisites: - Course contents: This course is an introduction to the study of Modern Greek literature and is strongly recommended that students complete it during their first year. The course covers the following topics: - The notion of ‘science’ in humanities and more particularly in literary studies - The meaning of terms: Modern Greek, literature, belles-lettres - The texts: Fundamentals of Modern Greek literary history (themes and literary currents), the language question. - Literary genres, tropes, versification - Different kinds of editions of literary texts - Scientific methods – contemporary approaches to literature - Basic ‘equipment’ for the Modern Greek literary scholar (textbooks, bibliographies, electronic resources, journals). Recommended reading: Δημήτρης Αγγελάτος, Η αλφαβήτα του νεοελληνιστή, Αθήνα: Gutenberg 2012. Λεξικό νεοελληνικής λογοτεχνίας: Πρόσωπα-έργα-ρεύματα-όροι, Αθήνα: Πατάκης 2007. Π. Δ. Μαστροδημήτρης, Εισαγωγή στη νεοελληνική φιλολογία¸ Αθήνα: Δόμος 72005. Jonathan Culler, Literary Theory; A Very Short Introduction¸ Oxford: Oxford University Press 1997. Teaching methods: 13 3-hour lectures Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: History and Poetry in the Renaissance and early Modern Greek Literature (14th-17th c.) Name of lecturer: Stefanos Kaklamanis Course code: NEFF 119 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with the subject Prerequisites: None Course contents: An account will be given of the main characteristics of literary production from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Historical circumstances for the appearance of the chronicles in verse will be considered, as well as their cultural background and their relation to the literary tradition. Original Byzantine and post Byzantine texts as well as translations and adaptations of western works will be analyzed. Emphasis will be laid on the writers and on the subjects of the texts, on their narrative structure, motifs, common places, rhetorical figures and oral elements. Their poetics, language and verse will be considered as well. Recommended reading: Η. Beck, Ιστορία της Δημώδους Βυζαντινής λογοτεχνίας, Αθήνα: ΜΙΕΤ. Teaching methods: Lecturing; discussion Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Rigas Velestinlis Name of lecturer: Polychronakis Dimitris Course code: NEFF 151 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: All Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The familiarization with the work of Rigas Velestinlis and the revolutionary ethics of Greek Enlightenment Prerequisites: none Course contents: An introduction to the ethics of European Jacobinism and how these influenced the work of Rigas Velestinlis, but also prepared the way to the Greek Revolution of 1821 against the Othoman Empire. Recommended reading: 1. K. Dimaras, Greek Enlightenment, 2. P. Kitromilidis, Greek Enlightenment, 3. P.Kitromilidis, Rigas Velestinlis: theory and praxis, 4. L. Axelos, Rigas Velestinlis: the formation of national and social consciousness in Greece. Teaching methods: Lecturing and discussion of the texts Assessment methods: written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: An Introduction to Papadiamandis’ and Vizyinos’ Short Stories Name of lecturer: Yannis Dimitrakakis Course code: NEFF 186 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with Papandiamandis’ et Vizyinos’ works. Prerequisites: - Course contents: The aim of the course is firstly to situate Papadiamandis’ and Vizyinos’ production in the context of the literary generation of the 1880s. Secondly, the course will focus on the content and the formal organization of representative short stories by the two authors; thirdly, the basic ideological issues connected with the meaning of the stories will be discussed. Finally, an overview of Papadiamandis’ and Vizyinos’ critical reception will be offered. Recommended reading: Giorgos Vizyinos, Modern Greek Short Stories, edited by Pan. Moullas, Athens 1980 (in Modern Greek) Selected Short Stories of Alexandros Papadiamandis, edited by N. D. Triantafyllopoulos & L.N. Triantafyllopoulou, Athens 2001 (in Modern Greek) An Introduction to Papadiamandis’ Prose, edited by G. Farinou-Malamatari, Herakleion 2005 (in Modern Greek) Teaching methods: A series of lectures (and occasional discussions with students for elucidation of complex matters) Assessment methods: Final written examination Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: Generation of 30s: great poets, great poems Name of lecturer: Angela Kastrinaki Course code: NEFF 235 Type of course: lecture Level of course: intermediate Year of study: all Semester: spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Development of aesthetic criteria. Competence in analyzing poetry Prerequisites: none Course contents: We will analyze some of the most important poems of Seferis, Elytis, Ritsos, Engonopoulos, in order to show the particularity of each poetic temperament, as well as the hidden meanings of the poems in accordance with the historical moment of their production (i.e. German Occupation for Bolivar by Engonopoulos or the struggle for independence in Cyprus for Seferis’ “Helen”). Recommended reading: Εισαγωγή στην ποίηση του Σεφέρη, επιμ. Δ. Δασκαλόπουλος (ΠΕΚ) Εισαγωγή στην ποίηση του Ελύτη, επιμ. M. Vitti (ΠΕΚ) Εισαγωγή στην ποίηση του Ρίτσου, επιμ. Δ. Κόκορης (ΠΕΚ) Εισαγωγή στην ποίηση του Εγγονόπουλου, Φρ. Αμπατζοπούλου (ΠΕΚ) Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: written exams Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Comics as literature: Reading the American, European and Greek Graphic Narrative Name of lecturer: Kelly Daskala Course code: NEFF 298 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Understanding, critical approach and analysis of comics’ storytelling Prerequisites: none Course contents: The course objective is mainly to initiate students on the perception and impact of comics in Greek cultural field: a general view of the history of the medium, the narrative structures of comics’ storytelling, the application of theories of text/image and semiotics (Roland Barthes), showing how notions of the sign are affected by the hybrid nature of the comic book medium, the genres (mainstream and art-comics, comic strips, graphic novel, web comic etc.), the debate about whether or not comics are a form of literature, how comics creators represent the social and/or historical conditions of their time, what they exclude, on what they choose to focus, how in a few words their aesthetic and ideology are depicted in their works. Recommended reading: Scott McCloud, Understanding Comics, New York 1993. Soloup, Τα ελληνικά comics, Τόπος Αθήνα 2012. Roland Barthes, Εικόνα-Μουσική-Κείμενο, μτφρ. Γιώργος Σπανός, Πλέθρον Αθήνα [1971]. Αβραάμ Κάουα, Εικονικά βλέμματα: Μεταμοντέρνα αφήγηση στα κόμικς, τον κινηματογράφο και τη λογοτεχνία, Αθήνα 2002 Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Studying the novel: 20th century Name of lecturer: Anastasia Natsina Course code: NEFF 372 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): This seminar aims to develop students’ skills in analyzing novels. Upon completing this seminar, students will be able to identify and discuss the major aspects of a novel (i.e. its topic, plot, characters, narrative techniques and style) in a cogent manner. Furthermore, as the focus of the seminar will be on representative Modern Greek novels of the 20th century, students will also gain an insight of this field of literary production. Moreover, upon completing this seminar, students will be able to organize and express their ideas on literary matters soundly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Finally, by asked to supervise and evaluate the oral presentation of a fellow student, students are expected to develop their critical and evaluative skills as regards the presentation and discussion of literary topics. Prerequisites: Introduction to Modern Greek Philology and one lecture on Modern Greek literature. Course contents: This seminar will examine in detail all the parameters that go into the critical analysis of novels: topic, plot, characters, narrative techniques and style. These issues will be discussed in relation to representative Modern Greek novels of the 20th century, such as, among others, G. Drosinis’s Ersi, G. Theotokas’s Argo, K. Politis’s Eroica, A. Terzakis’s Journey with Esperus, N.G. Pentzikis’s The Novel of Mrs. Ersi¸ S. Tsirkas’s The Club, A. Alexandrou’s Mission Box¸D. Chatzis’s The Double Book, A. Kotzias’s False Personation. During the first few weeks, the lecturer will introduce the subject with examples; students will work on specific aspects of novels and present their work at the seminar during the following weeks. Recommended reading: Ανθολογία μεταπολεμικής πεζογραφίας, τ. Α΄-Η΄ Αθήνα: Σοκόλης Roderick Beaton, Introduction to Modern Greek Literature¸ Oxford: Clarendon 1994. Gerard Genette, Narrative Discourse; An Essay in Method (tr. Jane E. Lewin), Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press, 1980. Michael McKeon (ed.), Theory of the Novel; A Critical Anthology, Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000. Teaching methods: Presentation of the major aspects of the subject by the lecturer during the first few weeks; oral presentations by students on specific works during the following weeks; personal collaboration with the lecturer during office hours. Mandatory attendance at seminars. Assessment methods: Oral presentation, written paper (3.000-4.000 words, submitted electronically), assessment of a fellow student’s oral presentation, contribution to discussion during seminars Language of instruction: Greek Course title: Literature and Rhetoric Name of lecturer: Yannis Dimitrakakis Course code: NEFF 382 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: advanced Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with rhetorical devices and their application to modern literary texts. Prerequisites: NEFF 100 and a NEFF course Course contents: The course aims to offer an introduction to rhetoric and its applications to Modern Greek and European literary texts. It will focus on the communicative situation of these texts and on the rhetorical devices through which the literary discourse aims to make an emotional impact on the reader. Recommended reading: P. Prevelakis, The Chronicle of a Town N. Kachtitsis, Le Balcon A. Alexandrou, Mission Box A. Gide, Si le grain ne meurt… S. Beckett, En attendant Godot Teaching methods: a) 2-3 leading lectures by me; b) distribution of topics to students; c) oral presentation of his/her paper by each seminar student, and criticism of this paper by me and the other students; d) submission of the written by the seminar students papers Assessment methods: a) evaluation of the oral presentation, b) evaluation of the participation in the critical discussions and c) (mainly) evaluation of the written seminar papers Language of instruction: Modern Greek

Course title: On style Name of lecturer: Angela Kastrinaki Course code: NEFF 397 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): To enhance the students’ understanding of different literary styles as well as to develop their own creative writing skills Prerequisites: NEFF 100 and 2 courses on modern Greek literature Course contents: Reading of texts with recognizable style and exercises of imitation (pastiche) Recommended reading: Literature (prose) Teaching methods: Exercises Assessment methods: Small papers (pastiches) Language of instruction: Greek

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS

Course title: Introduction to the history of Greek language Name of lecturer: Ioanna Kappa Course code: GLOF 102 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Introductory Year of study: 1, 2, 3 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with the history of Greek language Prerequisites: None Course contents: This introductory course surveys the main stages through which Greek has evolved as a member of the indo- european family. The main changes in phonology, morphology, vocabulary, writing system, dialect diversification marking the transition from one stage to the next in the history of Greek will be presented and explained. The presentation will also be preceded by a brief account of the principles of comparative-historical methodology. Recommended reading: 1) Μπαμπινιώτης, Γιώργος (20025) Συνοπτική Ιστορία της ελληνικής γλώσσας με εισαγωγή στην ιστορικοσυγκριτική Γλωσσολογία.. Αθήνα. [book Code Nr. in EVDOXOS: 5650] 2) ΧΡΙΣΤΙΔΗΣ, Α.-Φ. (επιμ.).(2001). Ιστορία της ελληνικής γλώσσας. Από τις αρχές έως την ύστερη αρχαιότητα. Θεσσαλονίκη: Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας. Ινστιτούτο Νεοελληνικών Σπουδών [Ιδρυμα Μανόλη Τριανταφυλλίδη]. [book Code Nr. in EVDOXOS: 3309] Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Syntax I Name of lecturer: Elena Anagnostopoulou Course code: GLOF 165 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Introductory Year of study: 1st, 2nd Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): An introductrion to the basic concepts of theoretical syntax Prerequisites: none Course contents: This is a general introduction which covers those notions that are fundamental to syntactic theory. The course treats basic constituent structure, basic argument structure and introduces the concept of syntactic dependencies. Technical machinery is explained in a way accessible to students with no previous training in formalisms. Comparison between traditional and theoretical syntax in the description of Modern Greek. Recommended reading: Fromkin, V., R. Rodman and N. Hyams. 2003. Εισαγωγή στη Μελέτη της Γλώσσας. [Ελληνική Μετάφραση 2005, Επιμ. Γ. Ξυδόπουλος, Εκδ. Πατάκης]. Pinker, S. 1995. Το Γλωσσικό ένστικτο. [Ελληνική Μετάφραση 2000]. Εκδόσεις Κάτοπτρο. Larson, R. 2010. Grammar as Science. Cambridge MA: MIT Press. Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: From Mental Lexicon to Syntax Name of lecturer: Georgia Catsimali Course code: GLOF 236 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The class explores different verbal and nominal issues of Mental Lexicon that require semantic arguments to saturate but surface syntactically by different structural patterns in Modern Greek. Prerequisites: GLOF 100 (desirable) Course contents: The course explores issues such as ditransitive verbs (give, donate, make), psych – verbs (be afraid of, fear), unaccusative and ergatives (open, exercise). The course is based on the notions of Voice, Mood and Syntax. The syntactic patterns depend crucially on the Mental Lexicon and are constrained by the parameters of Modern Greek. Recommended reading: Α) 17183: Ξυδόπουλος, Γ. (2003) Λεξικολογία στην ανάλυση της λέξης και του λεξικού, Πατάκης Β) 22153:Αθανασιάδου, Α. Μηλαπίδης Μ. (επιμ) (2204) Γνωστικές ανιχνεύσεις στη γλώσσα και στη γλωσσολογία, University Studio Press Teaching methods: Lectures Assessment methods: Written exam Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Language and Speech Disorders Name of lecturer: Anna Sfakianaki Course code: GLOF 270 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Introductory Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Review of the main language and speech disorders, methods of assessment and therapy interventions. Prerequisites: None Course contents: This course provides an introduction to language disorders, such as delayed language development, specific language impairment, language disorders due to mental retardation, autism, hearing impairment/deafness, aphasia, and to speech disorders, such as dysarthria, apraxia of speech, voice and fluency disorders. Consequences on language learning, speech intelligibility and communication are discussed, and principles of assessment and intervention are presented. Recommended reading: Νικολόπουλος Δ. (Επιμ.) (2008). Γλωσσική ανάπτυξη και διαταραχές. Αθήνα: Τόπος. Καλαντζής, Κ. (1985). Διαταραχές του λόγου στην παιδική ηλικία (φωνή-ομιλία-ανάγνωση-γραφή): συμβολή στην παθολογία και θεραπευτική αγωγή του λόγου. 3η εκδ. Αθήνα : Καραβίας-Ρουσόπουλος. Γλύκας, Μ. & Καλομοίρης, Γ. (2003). Διαταραχές επικοινωνίας και λόγου: πρόληψη, έρευνα, παρέμβαση και νέες τεχνολογίες στην υγεία. Αθήνα: Ελληνικά Γράμματα. Eisenson, J. (1986). Language and speech disorders in children. New York: Pergamon Press. Teaching methods: Lecture Assessment methods: Written examination Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Structure of Modern Greek Language Name of lecturer: Georgia Catsimali Course code: GLOF 350 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3rd, 4th Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The course aims to highlight the hot areas of Modern Greek that require theoretical analysis. Prerequisites: GLOF 100 Course contents: The course explores the notion of “grammar” vs. grammatical theory, the use of reference grammar, vs. pedagogical grammar and the different perspectives of grammatical analysis (descriptive, prescriptive, explanatory, etc.). By comparing different studies of Modern Greek grammar (Triadafyllides, Mackridge, Clairis-Babiniotis, Holton- Mackridge—Philippaki), we dwell in main characteristics of Modern Greek in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Recommended reading: Α) 24536: Κατσιμαλή, Γ. (2007) Γλωσσολογία σε εφαρμογή, Ινστ. Καρδαμίτσα Β) 21641: Mackridge, P. (1990) Η Νεοελληνική Γλώσσα, Πατάκης Teaching methods: Lectures Assessment methods: Written exam Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Syntactic theories and the structure of Greek Name of lecturer: Elena Anagnostopoulou Course code: GLOF 395 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 2, 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Students are confronted with several topics in the syntax of Greek and they learn the methodology of research. Prerequisites: Syntax I Course contents: This seminar will examine the basic features of Greek syntax and the analytical problems they pose for linguistic theory. Some of the phenomena that will be discussed include the following: -Null subjects and word order -Ditransitives and the Greek genitive/ dative -Voice and the syntax of intransitives/unaccusatives and passives -Reflexivity -The lack of infinitives Recommended reading: Papers and articles on the above topics. Teaching methods: Assessment methods: Written term paper and oral presentation Language of instruction: Greek

DIVISION OF THEATRE STUDIES AND MUSICOLOGY

Course title: Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theatre Name of lecturer: Eleni Papalexiou Course code: THNEF 210 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The course examines the historical, socio-political, religious and architectural development of the ancient Greek theater, with particular emphasis on the birth of drama, the organization of the Athenian theatrical life, the theatre stage and its function, the morphology of the ancient theatre building, the institutional context of the dramatic competitions, performance production, the dramatic genres, poets and their most representative dramatic works. Prerequisites: None Course contents: - The birth and development of drama - Institutions of the polis: Dionysiac festivals and dramatic competitions - The ancient performance production. Skene, scenery, mechanical devices - Architecture of the ancient Greek theater building - The evolution of the art of acting - The rise of the dramatic genres - Tragedy: characteristics, space, time, dramatic techniques, the tragic hero, the tragic chorus, attic tragic poets and plays - The satyr play - Old Comedy and Middle Comedy: origins, structure, comic techniques, comedy role-types, the comic chorus, Aristophanes and his plays - New Comedy and the theater of the fourth century - The ancient Mime and other popular forms of ancient Greek theater - Aristotle and the Poetics - The transition to the Roman theater - The reception of ancient Greek drama in modern times Recommended reading: 1. Hourmouziades Ν. Χ., “Theatre”, History of the Greek Nation, v. Γ2, Ekdotiki Athinon, Athens 1972. 2. Blume H. D., Introduction to the Ancient Greek Theatre, ΜΙΕΤ, Athens 2008 Teaching methods:  Classroom instruction • Lectures by invited professionals (scholars and artists) • Writing assignments and creative projects • Group exercises Assessment methods: Written examinations Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Theatre and drama in Greece (1940-2000) Name of lecturer: Manolis Seiragakis Course code: THNEF 298 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: All Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course : To familiarize students with the most important features of the postwar theatre and drama in Greece Prerequisites: None Course contents: Α. The theatre during the Interwar period Β. The theatre during the war(s) 1940-1949. C. Aesthetic transformations 1949-1957 D. Towards a new style in writing: The yard of Wonderland (Η Αυλή των Θαυμάτων) E. Ancient drama (Epidaurus) Festival F. The impact of two great composers in the theatre (Hadjidakis – Theodorakis) G. The impact of the Theatr of Breht and the theatre of the Absurd H. The theatre during the dictatorship (1967-1974) I. The theatre free of censorship J. The actor’s training: drama schools K. Subsidized theatre groups L. The identity of contemporary Greek Theatre Recommended reading: Platon Mavromoustakos, Το θέατρο στην Ελλάδα 1940-2000, Μια επισκόπηση, Καστανιώτης Αθήνα 2005 George Pefanis, Θέματα του μεταπολεμικού και σύγχρονου ελληνικού θεάτρου, Κέδρος, Αθήνα 1999 Spathis D., «Το νεοελληνικό θέατρο», Ανάτυπο από το έργο Ελλάδα Ιστορία Πολιτισμός, τ. 10, Μαλλιάρης, Θεσσαλονίκη 1983 Aliki Bakopoulou Halls, Modern Greek Theatre Roots and Blossoms, Diogenis, Athens 1982 Stratos Konstantinides, Modern Greek Theatre: a Quest for Hellenisme, Jefferson, NC & London: McFarland Publishers, 2001 Teaching methods: Class participation and discussion Assessment methods: Written exams Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: European Drama I Name of lecturer: Avra Xepapadakou Course code: THPAF 121 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: all Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): The objective of the course is to investigate the historical development of European drama, from the Medieval era to the mid 17th century. We will explore the evolution of dramatic writing in terms of style, theory and stage art of specific periods and geographic areas. Students should expect to gain an overview of the development of European drama. The course would also impart effective life skills associated with theatre such as creativity, socialization, communication and interaction. Prerequisites: None Course contents: - Introduction to drama and dramatic writing - The dramatic genres: categories and characteristics - The Middle Ages - Italian Renaissance - Baroque - The Spanish Siglo d’Oro - Elizabethan Theatre - French Classicism Recommended reading: 1. Erika Fischer-Lichte, Ιστορία του Ευρωπαϊκού Δράματος: Από την αρχαιότητα έως τον Γερμανικό Κλασικισμό, τόμος Ι, Πλέθρον, Αθήνα, 2011 Teaching methods:  Classroom instruction • Lectures by invited professionals • Writing assignments and creative projects • Group exercises Assessment methods: Written examinations Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: Bertolt Brecht: Drama and Performance Name of lecturer: Avra Xepapadakou Course code: THPAF 326 Type of course: Seminar Level of course: Advanced Year of study: 3, 4 Semester: Spring Number of credits: 10 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): This seminar is an introduction to the theater of B. Brecht, focusing on his dramatic work, as well as his stage theory. The case of Brecht is examined within the particular historical, political, social and artistic landscape of the interwar years. Prerequisites: one ThNEF course Course contents: - Historical, political and cultural background - Germany in the interwar years - Bertolt Brecht: Biography - Theories for drama and performance: The Epic Theatre - Dramatic works Recommended reading: - Μάρτιν Έσσλιν, Μπρεχτ: Ο άνθρωπος και το έργο του, μτφρ. Φώντας Κονδύλης, Θεωρία, Αθήνα, 1984 - Δημήτρης Μυράτ, Ο καλός άνθρωπος του Άουγκσμπουργκ, Πλειάς, Αθήνα, 1974 Teaching methods: Assessment methods: Written assignments Language of instruction: Greek

Course title: European Film Movements II. Italian Neorealism, French Nouvelle Vague, New German Cinema. Name of lecturer: Panayiota Mini Course code: KPAF 140 Type of course: Lecture Level of course: Intermediate Year of study: All Semester: Spring Number of credits: 4 Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Familiarization with three major European film movements after WW II— Italian Neorealism, French Nouvelle Vague, and New German Cinema. Familiarization with representative films and filmmakers and with the film movements’ relations to the artistic and historical contexts of the time. Prerequisites: None Course contents: The lecture will examine three of the most important film movements of the post-World War II era: Italian Neorealism, French Nouvelle Vague, and New German Cinema. We will discuss the artistic and historical contexts within which the movements appeared, will study major films and their techniques, and will examine the work of representative filmmakers (e.g., Rossellini, De Sica, Godard, Truffaut, Resnais, Fassbinder, Herzog). Recommended reading: 1. Mark Shiel, Italian Neorealism- Rebuilding the Cinematic City, Short Cuts, 2005. 2. Richard Neupert, A History of the French New Wave Cinema, Wisconsin Studies in Film, 2007. 3. Thomas Elsaesser, New German Cinema: A History, BFI Cinema, 1989. Teaching methods: Lecture, class discussion, visual aids, film screenings. Assessment methods: Written Examination Language of instruction: Modern Greek