Modern Greece has been shaped by upheaval, resilience and reinvention. This course offers a historical overview from independence in the 19th century to the present, tracing the events and pressures that have influenced Greek political life and national identity.

You’ll explore major turning points including conflict, dictatorship, refugee movements and economic crisis, while also considering the cultural attitudes and social forces that continue to shape contemporary Greece. A valuable course for anyone interested in history, politics and the modern Mediterranean world.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Greek War of Independence of 1821 and post Ottoman Greece
• World War II and occupation of Greece, Civil War and Junta in 1967-74
• Elements of Greek Culture and Society
• Contemporary Greece (politics, economy, foreign affairs)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Provide a brief outline of the history of modern Greece.
2. Discuss the politics of Greece in the 21st century.
3. Identify the major issues that confront Greece today.