Greek Civilization (Distance Learning) University of Nicosia

Overview

The Greek Civilization (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Nicosia , covers the main body of Greek culture offering students a unique educational opportunity. In particular, the programme gives candidates the opportunity for an in-depth study, through specialized bibliography in English, of a number of topics.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically assess some of the fundamental concepts of Greek civilization in fields such as Philosophy, Literature, History, Language, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts.

• Understand Greek civilization as a holistic cultural phenomenon, as it has developed from antiquity to the present day.

• Analyse the various historical and contemporary dynamics that shaped Greek language, history, philosophical thought, literature, the sciences and arts.

• Productively reflect on the relevance of new research areas which are directly linked to Greek Civilization in all its breadth.

• Identify and classify the basic periods and movements in Greek history and their social and cultural characteristics.

• Develop a critical understanding of the social forces that shaped Greek culture in modern times.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of selected themes in Greek civilization.

• Thoroughly comprehend and explicate connections between Ancient and contemporary Greek thought and creation.

• Employ professional resources and bibliographical tools in the preparation of research papers in the field of Greek civilization.

• Competently undertake a Master’s thesis on selected themes of Greek civilization.

• Pursue further graduate studies in selected fields of Greek civilization.