gst2tgl 20th century greek lit
TWENTIETH-CENTURY GREEK LITERATURE
GST2TGL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to selected examples of Greek poetry and short fiction written in the twentieth century and develop techniques for their interpretation and analysis. The selections represent the major thematic preoccupations of Greek writers during this period and their connection with historical, political and social developments is explored, as are the characteristics of the different genres and styles of writing. Texts studied include poetry by Cavafy, Varnalis, Seferis, Ritsos, Elytis and Charalambides and prose by Chatzis, Milliex, Samarakis, Vasilikos, Ioannou, Philippou-Pierides and Zafiriou.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Herodotou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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Subject rules
Prerequisites GST2ADB or GST2INB or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GST3TGL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Readings | Subject Reading Guide | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
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