TRANSTERRITORIAL HELLENISM: A JOURNEY THROUGH SOME SITES

EST3TTH

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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.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Stephie Nikoloudis

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

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Learning resources

Diasporas in world politics. The Greeks in comparative perspective

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Author: Constas, D. and Platias, A.

Year: 1993

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Publisher: MACMILLAN

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Modern Diasporas in International Politics

Resource Type: Book

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Author: Sheffer, G.

Year: 1986

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Publisher: CROOM HELM

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The Greek Diaspora in the twentieth century

Resource Type: Book

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Author: Clogg, R.

Year: 1999

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Publisher: MACMILLAN.

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
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 - 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. Collaborate in groups to write both sides of an argument, especially with relation to cause and effect.
03. Discuss the factors which affect how identity is constructed and deconstructed.
04. Discuss the implications of studying other peoples' cultures and histories, especially oral histories.
05. Identify and reflect on the use of visual sources as 'textual' sources, and using them in historical inquiry.
06. Identify some ways in which Diasporas have impacted on and continue to impact on world history, particularly in the context of globalisation.
07. Present a short talk, guide discussion in tutorials, based on tutorial readings.
08. 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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