est2tth imagined communities in a contemporary world

IMAGINED COMMUNITIES IN A CONTEMPORARY WORLD

EST2TTH

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students explore issues in the modern construction of ethno-national, civic, multiple and other identities. We examine the evolution of the concept of "Hellenism" and the diversity of its manifestations in various parts of the modern world by way of an imaginary journey through the cities of Istanbul, Izmir, Thessaloniki, London, Nicosia, New York, and Melbourne. We explore the life of Greeks as Ottoman subjects, students and scholars, victims of genocide, political exiles, guest-workers, Europeans, and citizens of multi-cultural states, as well as the impact of the Greek Orthodox Church, Greek irredentism, political conflict and modernisation on Greek identity. Competing visions of Hellenism that developed in these cities will be juxtaposed to the realities of Greece today.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorStephie Nikoloudis

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsEST3TTH

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsOffered subject to enrolment numbers

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Diasporas in world politics. The Greeks in comparative perspective

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AuthorConstas, D. and Platias, A.

Year1993

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The Greek Diaspora in the twentieth century

Resource TypeBook

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AuthorClogg, R.

Year1999

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Modern Diasporas in International Politics

Resource TypeBook

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AuthorSheffer, G.

Year1986

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PublisherCROOM HELM

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Collaborate in groups to determine how to synthesise a large volume of information and convert it into historical narrative.
02. Discuss the factors which affect how identity is constructed and deconstructed.
03. Discuss the implications of studying other peoples' cultures and histories, especially oral histories.
04. Identify and reflect on the use of visual sources as 'textual' sources, and using them in historical inquiry.
05. Identify some ways in which Diasporas have impacted on and continue to impact on world history, particularly in the context of globalisation.
06. Write essays about an aspect of Diaspora studies, offering a sustained argument or narrative, using primary and secondary sources, appropriate referencing and including a bibliography.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephie Nikoloudis

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 2 - 7
Two 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
one final examination (1200-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO8
one research essay (1200-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO4, SILO8
one web-site review (800-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO8
online quizzes (800-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO4, SILO6