historical event, structures, sources, etc.) and their methodology (selection and use of sources, their cross-referencing and evaluation, archival research, etc.). Particular emphasis is placed on contemporary concerns about history, as well as on new research fields of its study. The historical formation of the concept of historical studies is also examined, as well as their current position within the humanities and social sciences. Finally, a constituent element of the course is the familiarization of students with different types of historical sources, with their critical reading, as well as with the writing of historical papers. With the co-assistance of the E.D.I.P. Andreas Antonopoulos and C. Balis, who will offer three-hour lessons on archival research and the preparation of assignments. The course is taught with the assistance of E.D.I.P. members, Mr. A. Antonopoulos and Ms. H. Bali, who will offer three-hour lessons on archival research and the preparation of assignments, as well as educational tours.
e-Class: ARCH 508
D.Lambropoulou,3 hours

From the creation of the city to the end of the reign of Philip II
The evolution of the ancient Greek world during the archaic period, the emergence and organization of the city as a form of political organization, legislation, colonization, tyranny as well as the transition to classical times, developments in the Greek region, the conflict with the Achaemenids, the hegemony of Athens and the final confrontation with Sparta, the war between Sparta and Persia and its outcome, the hegemony of Sparta and the establishment of the Second Athenian Alliance, the Spartan interventions in Boeotia and the conquest of Thebes, the Common Peace, the Allied War and finally the kingdom of the Macedonians under Philip II will be examined.
e-Class : ARCH 1030
S.Psoma, 3 hours

History of the Byzantine state from the 4th to the 11th century
Basic structures of the Byzantine state (political ideology, state actors, state organization). Sections in the political, social, religious, economic and cultural history of the empire during the period under consideration.
e-Class: ARCH 959
K.Nikolaou, 3 hours

Economic, social - spiritual - national course of Hellenism from the fall of Constantinople to the beginning of the 19th century.
The course covers the period from the 15th to the early 19th century. Its aim is to highlight aspects concerning the socio-economic, political, intellectual and national composition of the populations of the Greek area and the Greek diaspora during the years of Ottoman rule, as well as to trace the different imprints of the Ottoman conquest in the Greek area.
e-Class: : ARCH 303
V.Sirinidou, 3 hours

Introduction and overview of Roman History from the beginnings to the period of Diocletian.
Introductory overview of the development of Roman History from the founding of Rome (753 BC) to the Tetrarchy of Diocletian (305 AD). In particular, emphasis will be given to the following topics: the political institutions, the regime and the social organization of republican Rome, the expansion of Rome into Italy and the Mediterranean and its consequences, the crisis of the Roman res publica during the late 2nd and 1st centuries BC, the establishment of the Hegemony (principatus) regime under Augustus, the administrative organization and social stratification of the Roman State during the Imperial Period, the crisis of the 3rd century AD.
e-Class: ARCH 701
N.Giannakopoulos, 3 hours.

Methodological problems of History
How do we create coherent stories, stories with meaning, from the infinite events and phenomena of the past? Is history the only way in which modern societies relate to the past? What is the role of myth, memory, art? What do we call public history? What is historical experience? The major currents in historical thought: Historicism and social history, long durations and structuralism, from culture to cultural history, microhistory and social anthropology, mnemonic studies, oral history and psychoanalysis, feminism and gender history, post-history and the linguistic turn. Postmodernism and the problem of truth. Transnational history and historiography. What does the end of History mean, and what is the future of historical studies and historians?
Ev. Karamanolakis, 3 hours

Western European societies of the Early Modern Period (16th-18th centuries)
Social stratification and economic structure, power relations, cultural traditions and collective mindsets, issues of identity formation (social, gender, religious, ethnic, national). Factors and aspects of the socio-economic and political transformation of Western societies, 1500-1789.
e-Class: ARCH 100
K. Gaganakis, 3 hours

Identification of key phenomena and intersections in the evolution of human societies from the beginnings of human existence to the present day. This path will be followed with the help of maps, primary sources and texts, and will be reinforced by the projection of light slides as well as by listening to musical examples. The course will be accompanied by visits to Museums, historical sites and places of worship. During the course examination, special emphasis is placed on knowledge of geography and familiarity with the world map.
e-Class: ARCH 309
Ev.Chatzivassiliou, 3 hours

The main political, social and economic developments in Greek history are examined from the movement in Goudi (1909) to Greece's involvement in World War II (1940). Among others, the following thematic units are analyzed: Venizelism and urban modernization, the National Wars (1912-1922), the rehabilitation of refugees, the agricultural economy, the economic crisis of the interwar period, the regime of I. Metaxas. The presentation of the course material will be accompanied by printed material with primary sources and by visits to museums and places of historical memory. Co-assistance of A. Antonopoulos (EDIP), who will provide the (three-hour) teaching within the course.
e-Class: ARCH 304
Sp. Ploumidis, 3 hours

Πηγές
The seminar focuses on familiarizing students with the different sources of Ancient Greek History, their evaluation and utilization, and their combination. Literary testimonies mainly, but also when deemed necessary, and inscriptions concerning public and private life, coins, and archaeological data are examined together with the aim of a more complete interpretation of the Ancient Greek World.
e-Class: ARCH 1143
S. Psoma, 3 hours

Nutrition and the ideologisation of food in medieval European societies
Dietary choice and subsequent consumption of a range of foods are complex processes, which are influenced by a set of diverse and interdependent factors. Innate preferences, individual choice and the natural environment define the availability of edible goods, while customary and cultural background, social reality, and specific religious perceptions and beliefs give meaning to dietary choices and give spiritual and moral substance to material goods. For example, Christianity, as the dominant religion in medieval Western Europe, defines the dietary choices of historical subjects through the imposition of restrictive dietary rules, dietary prohibitions and ritual experiences, contributing decisively to the structuring of the individual's relationship with food. In this seminar, special emphasis will be placed on the dietary dichotomy of gluttony and fasting, on the deviant dietary choices of followers of heretical movements that promoted an alternative dietary path, but also on the so-called holy anorexia or anorexia nervosa, as an extreme expression of fasting and an attempt to tame the body, which in modern scientific terms is defined as an eating disorder.
e-Class: ARCH 1189
N. Giantsi-Meletiadis, 3 hours

Cultural relations between declining Byzantium and Renaissance Italy
This seminar will focus on the overcoming of the cultural alienation of the two parts of Christianity and the emergence of a new dynamic in their relations through their forced coexistence in the East after 1204 and the interactions that this brought about on a political, social and economic level. From 1261 onwards, through a confluence of factors, multifaceted channels of communication are created between the two worlds: the turn of Byzantium towards the West for reasons of political expediency, an extremely intense and inventive Byzantine diplomacy oriented towards the major centers of Europe, Constantinople as a pole of attraction for Italian humanists and the unique contribution of charismatic Byzantine scholars to the mutual cultural rapprochement between Byzantium and the West, will lead to the phenomenon of substantial cultural relations between the declining Byzantium and Renaissance Italy.
e-Class: ARCH 450
S. Mergiali-Saha, 3 hours

Aspects of society and institutions in the ancient Greek world .
The aim of the seminar is to examine issues concerning ancient Greek societies and their institutional framework. In particular, issues concerning
• high school, adolescence, education
• the celebrations and the community's participation in them
• the stakeholders and their involvement in the life of cities
• slaves and freedmen
• women and their presence in public life
• the associations and their operation
The topics will be approached through written testimonies (secretarial sources, inscriptions) with the assistance of archaeological evidence.
e-Class: ARCH 1069
S. Aneziri, 3 hours

European cities, 19th–20th centuries. .
The seminar examines the history of European urban space during the 19th and 20th centuries. We are concerned with urbanization as a key transformation of modernity, linked to fundamental processes and changes in the economy, politics and society that take place par excellence in the cities of modern and contemporary Europe. In particular, the size, population, character, typology, internal structure and social planning, administration, infrastructure, regeneration, everyday life and the perception of urban centers will be examined. Beyond the analysis of general trends, the seminar will delve into specific examples of European cities. For participation in the seminar, reading proficiency in English and previous successful attendance of course II 14: Modern European History A are recommended.
e-Class: ARCH 756
K. Raptis, 3 hours

Frankish principalities in Greece (12th-15th centuries): Politics, society and culture
The seminar focuses on the state formations established in Greece by the various Westerners ("Franks"), excluding the Venetian possessions. Most emerged as a result of the Fourth Crusade (Latin Empire of Constantinople, Principality of Achaia, etc.), but some were created earlier or later than 1204 (e.g. the state of the Knights Hospitaller in the Dodecanese in the 14th century). The political history of the above states is examined, as well as a series of topics such as: governance, society, religion, economy, culture, etc. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationships between conquerors and conquered, on the continuities and intersections with the earlier Byzantine reality, as well as on the consequences and importance of these Frankish states in the history of the Greek region in general.
e-Class: ARCH 1038
N. Chrysis, 3 hours

The Witch Hunt in the West, 1500-1700
Literary and popular views, approaches and uses of magic in people's everyday life. The homogenizing persecutory discourse of the ecclesiastical and secular elite and popular perceptions of magic: Sabbath and maleficium. The self-activity of the community and the instrumentalization of magic. The gendered dimension of witch hunts. Magic, poverty and marginalization. Doubts about the existence of wizards and witches and oppositions to witch hunts, from Weyer to Scot. Participation in the seminar requires good knowledge of English and previous attendance at the mandatory specialization course II 19 Modern European History B.
e-Class: ARCH 111
K. Gaganakis, 3 hours

After the war: society, politics, culture in Greece, 1945-1967
The decades following World War II constitute a distinct historical period in both the Greek and international contexts, marked by trends that changed the shape of the world, such as decolonization, the Cold War, the welfare state and economic growth, new social movements, and the cultural revolution. Greek society participated in this international event, bearing for years the political, social, and emotional burden of the civil war. However, in addition to the great turning point of the Civil War, many other important turning points and transformations occurred in the Greek space until the end of the 1960s. In the seminar, we will deal with key aspects of the civil war period, focusing, however, mainly on the 1950s and 1960s, and more specifically on the social, cultural and ideological processes of the era, on currents and debates that do not directly refer to central politics, but are nevertheless connected to it, as they are shaped by it and shape it. We will also deal with the historiographical questions that have been raised about the period, with the multiplicity, possibilities and difficulties of the available sources (different types of archives, press, testimonies, cinema, literature, advertising, etc.), but also with different types of analysis that have been proposed for central aspects of the era, such as sociological, political and anthropological. For easier and more efficient attendance of the seminar, it is recommended that students have successfully passed the mandatory History II course 84 "History of the Post-War World I".
e-Class: ARCH 964
D. Lambropoulou, 3 hours

Cities and hubs of the Mediterranean from the 4th to the 7th century century
The course studies Mediterranean cities. and the nodes of Byzantium during the early period (4th-7th century) century) as key points of administration, social dynamics, religious and ecclesiastical developments and as centers or stations for the movement of people and goods, as well as circulation of ideas. Metropolises from Carthage to Athens are examined. Alexandria and Jerusalem, along with large islands, which networked the empire. The institutional changes, the change in the use of public space, the episcopal power, relations with the countryside and the effects of natural disasters and of Justinian plague. In this way, cities emerge as coherent and resilient space necessary for Mediterranean/imperial connectivity, while their importance beyond the obsolete is demonstrated shape of decline.
e-Class: ARCH 198
M.-K. Ioannou, 3 hours

The international relations of Byzantium in the Late Middle Ages (13th-15th centuries).
With Byzantium as the core and main field of analysis of international developments in the last two centuries of its history, this course analyzes the international environment in medieval contexts through a new perspective: that of the international relations woven by the leadership of the Palaeologan emperors in search of convergence and coexistence with Christian and Islamic powers on the world stage. This new perspective was dictated by the World System of the Late Middle Ages, which constituted the driving intercultural force of the historical process. In this context, the role of Byzantium and its course would not be possible to analyze or evaluate in isolation but only in the broader political, cultural and economic environment of its interconnection and interaction with other powers.
e-Class: ARCH 1088
S. Mergiali-Saha, 3 hours

History of childhood and youth in modern Europe
Central issues and basic aspects of the history are examined, primarily of childhood but more broadly of youth in Europe (especially in the north, northwestern and western Europe, but also more generally in the so-called Western world) from the 18th century to the interwar period, with extensive references to the early modern and medieval eras: the historical content of the category "childhood", the dominant perceptions, discourses and practices of adults in relation to children, the daily life, position, role, experiences of children, in the context of household groups, institutions, educational mechanisms, peer groups, nation states and colonial empires, always in relation to gender and social class.
e-Class: ARCH 481
M. Papathanasiou, 3 hours

The European economy late 19th – 20th century.
The course is an introduction to the economic history of Europe from the era of the Second Industrial Revolution and the consolidation of global economic dominance, especially of Western European states, to the era of globalization, when Europe (as the European Union) continues to constitute a basic, but no longer the dominant, pillar of the global economy. The ideological-political conditions as well as the demographic, social, technological and institutional prerequisites of economic developments and changes are examined, while emphasis is placed on intra-European differences and convergences, and on the global dimension of the European economy. The focus will also be on the economic conditions shaped by the two world wars, the establishment and collapse of "existing socialism" in Eastern Europe, and the economic policies that were shaped around the bipolar state and market (free economy), with the main characteristic being the greater involvement of the state as an interventionist, managerial and redistributive mechanism of the economy during most of the 20th century.
e-Class: ARCH 755
K. Raptis, 3 hours

The Greek political system, 1929-1967
Examination of the evolution of the Greek political system during the period from the Global Economic Crisis to the imposition of the dictatorship of the colonels. The political forces and their developments will be analyzed, the causes of the fall of democracy in 1936, the holding of the post-war elections, the search for new directions and development strategies in the post-war era, the influence of international ideological trends, the influence of civil war and the post-civil war reality, the causes of the fall of democracy in 1967. In addition, the convergences and divergences of the Greek political system with the corresponding Western European ones of the post-war era, with emphasis on France and Italy.
e-Class: ARCH 271
Ev. Hatzivasiliou, 3 hours

Greece in World War II: Occupation, Resistance, Liberation
World War II was one of the central historical experiences of the twentieth century on a global level, in Europe and in Greece. The course will approach the conditions in occupied Greece in comparison to the rest of Nazi-occupied Europe, as well as the social changes that occurred in the Greek space during the Occupation. The economic disintegration and famine, the policy of the occupying forces and terrorism against the civilian population, the extermination of Greek Jews, will be studied. the multifaceted phenomenon of dosiloquy, the development of the Resistance movement, the civil conflicts during the Occupation, the December Uprisings and the connections between the period of the Occupation and that of the Civil War. Issues concerning the place of war, the Occupation and the Resistance in collective memory and public history will also be addressed. The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge about the period of the Occupation. and introduce them to the rich relevant literature that has been produced over the last few decades.
e-class: ARCH 663
D. Lambropoulou, 3 hours

Crusades and Crusader States
The course covers an important chapter in the history of medieval Europe and its contacts with the wider world. The Crusades are both a factor and a result of the dynamic development and expansion of Latin Christianity in various fields (political, military, economic, cultural) and in all directions, from the 11th century onwards. The subject of the course is both the most "famous" crusades that were directed towards the Holy Land against the Muslim forces, as well as the lesser-known crusading activity that developed on many other fronts: e.g. in the Iberian Peninsula, in the Baltic, in the Greek and Balkan areas, but even within Western Europe. The theoretical bases, institutional characteristics and evolution of the crusading movement, the "crusader states" that were founded both in the Eastern Mediterranean and on the other "borders" of Latin Europe, the motivations of the crusaders, the criticism that was leveled at them, the consequences of the crusades, as well as the contemporary historiography on the subject are examined.
e-class: ARCH 1036
N. Chrysis, 3 hours

The World of Islam: From the Beginnings to the 14th Century
The course covers the history of Islam from the 7th to the early 14th centuries, from its emergence in Arabia to the emergence of the Ottoman state. It combines a chronological and thematic approach: early communities, the rise/decline of caliphates, and geographical expansions, as well as the formation of theology, Islamic law, Sufism, and differences between Sunni and Shiite Islam. It examines the intellectual and cultural contributions (science, philosophy, art, literature), the relations with Byzantium, the Crusader states, etc. Emphasis is placed on the transformation of Islam into a world religion, the ways in which medieval Islamic societies balanced unity and diversity, as well as the enduring importance of this cultural heritage in the modern world.
e-class: ARCH 1199
S. Ilicak, 3 hours

Environments of poverty in the Greco-Venetian East
The phenomenon of poverty and the mechanisms for dealing with it during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period in the Venetian possessions in the Greek area are examined. In particular, starting from the Western world, interest will then focus on Venice and the Venetian territory of the East. The conceptualization of the phenomenon of poverty, its causes, its perception by the societies of the regions under examination, the way of dealing with it as well as the attitude of individual social subjects and collectivities towards the poor will be discussed.
e-class: ARCH 503
K. Kostandinidou, 3 hours

Aspects of the History of the Great Idea and the Eastern Question, 1827 – 1923
Examination of the diachronic course of national ideology from the end of the Greek Revolution (1827) to its definitive end (1923). The main stages of its evolution, through the presentation of various archival sources (Press, diplomatic documents, private correspondence): From the famous speech of Ioannis Kolettis to the First National Assembly (1844), the successive crises of the Eastern Question and the revolutions in Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and Crete (19th century) to the Congress Peace of Paris and the Asia Minor Catastrophe; the "other" Great Idea of the Hellenism of the Ottoman Empire and the intra-Balkan national rivalries; the attempts to form alliances between the Balkan states, the role of the Great Powers and the vision for overcoming nationalisms (Balkan Federation); the new reality established by the Treaty of Lausanne (24/7/1923).
e-class: ARCH 1137
A. Antonopoulos, 3 hours

Πρακτική Άσκηση Φοιτητών
The Internship of students of the Department of History and Archaeology, which is carried out through NKUA-NSRA programs, aims at the research and professional familiarization of as many students of the Department as possible in the physical spaces of their future professional activity, in order to acquire the relevant experience and achieve the creation of a two-way communication and cooperation channel. The internship takes place in private and public bodies related to History, Archaeology and the History of Art, such as Ephorates of Antiquities, Historical Archives, Museums, Libraries, Ministry Services, as well as in research institutions and organizations. It is optional, paid, lasts two months and takes place annually between January and October, including the summer months. For the procedure, interested parties should consult the Internal Internship Regulations, which are posted on the Department's Website.
e-class: https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ARCH739/
Internship Coordinator: V. Petrakis

Hellenistic times
The course brings students into contact with issues of political, social and economic history, as well as with institutional issues and religious and cultural phenomena of the period from Alexander to the political end of the Hellenistic world (336-30 BC).
e-Class: ARCH 538
S. Aneziri, 3 hours

From Manor to City: An Introduction to the Medieval History of Europe
This course offers an introduction to the history of medieval Europe, focusing on the transition from the feudal, rural world to the emergence of the urban phenomenon. Through the examination of the fall of the Roman Empire, the social and political transformations and the formation of feudalism, the dynamics that led to urbanization from the 11th century onwards are approached. Particular emphasis is given to the case of northwestern Europe – mainly the Netherlands, northern France and the free cities of Germany – where urban development was early, intense and structurally transformative. The course examines the functioning of guilds, the rise of the bourgeoisie, forms of local self-government and the relations between the city and power. At the same time, a historiographical approach is incorporated: the different interpretations of the genesis of cities from the Annales school, economic Marxism and modern social history are analyzed. Through this thematic area, students acquire a global picture of the medieval world and cultivate the ability to critically evaluate historical narratives.
e-Class: ARCH 1188
N. Giantsi-Meletiadis, 3 hours

History of the Byzantine State 1081-1453
This course constitutes an introduction to the late Byzantine era through the following thematic units: The geographical space and the milestone events, the position of Byzantium on the international stage, Byzantine society in its evolutionary course, the social and ethnic groups in Constantinople under the Komnenians and the Palaiologoi, cultural life and Byzantine collective identity, occultism, heresies, astrology and pagan manifestations, the state apparatus and court offices, the economy.
e-Class: ARCH357
S. Mergiali-Saha, 3 hours

Introduction to the History of Europe during the period 1789-1989
The most important aspects of the economic, social and political history of Europe from the French Revolution to the collapse of the regimes of "existing socialism" in Eastern Europe are examined.
e-Class: ARCH 480
M. Papathanasiou, 3 hours

The formation of the Greek state (1830-1909)
The political, socio-economic and ideological formation of the modern Greek state from Independence to the Revolution in Goudi. Indicatively, the following thematic units are analyzed: The governmental work of I. Kapodistrias and the Regency of Otto, parliamentarism in the 19th century, the Great Idea, the agrarian question, social robbery, early industrialization, etc. The developments are placed in their European and Balkan context.
e-Class:ARCH 632
S. Ploumidis, 3 hours.

History of the Venetian-occupied Greek regions (13th-18th centuries)
Political environment, ideology, administrative institutions and ecclesiastical policy, social stratification and aggregations, economic activities, cultural life.
e-Class: ARCH 330
K. Konstantinidou, 3 hours

History of the Ottoman Empire (14th century –1923)
The course covers the history of the Ottoman Empire from the 14th century to 1923, tracing the transition from a regional beylik to an overseas empire. A chronological and thematic approach is taken: institutions and governance, management of religious/ethnic diversity, economy, cities and guilds, etc. It utilizes primary sources in translation and modern bibliography, with an emphasis on critical historiographical assessment. Particular attention is paid to the "long" crisis of the 17th-18th centuries, the reconstructions, the Tanzimat, constitutionalism, the authoritarianism of Abdul Hamid, the Young Turks, the Balkan Wars and World War I. The Empire is studied as a complex and constantly changing historical formation.
e-Class: ARCH 1200
S. Ilicak, 3 hours

Center and paracenters of power in Byzantium (5th-11th centuries)
The cornerstone of the Byzantine system was the emperor. Chosen by God and the bearer of all power, he had complete control over the state apparatus. However, the institutions of co-regency and regency, which were gradually established, as well as emperors with reduced interest in exercising essential areas of administration or with weaknesses in governance, allowed the center of power to shift to other individuals, groups or even to the women's colony. The seminar will study cases from the 5th to the 11th century in which: a) emperors were influenced by overbearing or powerful officials (Basilios Lakapinos, Bardas, etc.), b) beyond the supreme ruler, a second center pulled the strings of power, making important decisions (Theodora of Justinian), c) in periods of widowhood of the throne, women took the initiative to promote their favorites to the highest office (Ariadne, Pulcheria, Zoe Porphyrogenitus, Eudokia Makrembolitissa, etc.), d) in During the regency periods, the center of power shifted to the "female ruler" (Irene of Athens, Theodora) and e) powerful aristocratic houses claimed power (Phokades, Skleros, etc.). Successful examination in Lesson II 13 Byzantine History A is desirable
e-Class: ARCH 769
K. Nikolaou, 3 hours

Family and gender in Greece (15th – 19th centuries)
The aim of the seminar is to familiarize students with the issues and tools of family and gender history and to test them in the case of Greek society under Ottoman rule. Through the study of judicial and legal documents, normative and narrative texts, and religious and medical discourse, the various aspects of family relationships will be explored, as well as social practices and perceptions related to gender, sexuality, childhood, and emotions.
e-Class: ARCH 957
V. Sirinidou, 3 hours

Reading the history of the Venetian rule
The seminar will focus on the history of the historiography of the Venetian-dominated areas of Greece, from the 19th century to the present day. The engagement with the relevant historiographical production will be studied within the ideological and political contexts of each period and the different historical schools. In addition, the role of the Hellenic Institute of Venice from its foundation until the 2010s in the development of Venetian studies in Greece will be examined, as will the influence of important works on Venetian history and the history of the mainland of the Venetian State on Greek historiographical production. At the same time, the terms that were and are used to define the period under examination geographically, politically and ideologically will be examined. To attend the seminar, students must have successfully passed the course II 30 History of Modern Hellenism B'.
e-Class: ARCH 1032
K. Konstantinidou, 3 hours

Ottoman History Topics
Seminar course with weekly thematic units on Ottoman society and the state (14th century - early 20th century). The following thematic units are covered: state and institutions, law (sharia-canon), the timariot system and the army, provincial administration and elite, cities/guilds, the pedomazoma and the Janissary Corps, religious communities, the Greek Revolution, Ottoman travel literature, Ottoman music, coffee and Ottoman culture. Students cultivate skills in historical analysis, learning to connect historical evidence with historiographical discussions, and producing short critical statements, through active participation and short presentations.
e-Class: ARCH 1202
S. Ilicak, 3 hours

Sources for the Greek City in the Roman Period
This undergraduate seminar will examine historical sources (literary, legal, and epigraphic) concerning the institutions, political organization, and social developments of Greek cities during the Roman period. Specifically, it will address issues related to:
a) the role of the boule (city council) and the ekklesia tou demou (popular assembly) in the political life of Greek cities under Roman rule
b) the various magistracies and administrative bodies that shaped the political structure of these cities
c) the significance of institutional bodies centered around the gymnasium (such as the neoi and the gerousia), as well as various private associations
d) the phenomenon of euergetism and the practice of awarding honors as mechanisms for shaping relationships among different political and social groups within the city
e) the spread of Roman citizenship rights and the integration of the leading classes of Greek cities into the administrative and social hierarchy of the Roman Empire.
e-Class: ARCH 706
N. Giannakopoulos, 3 hours

History of the British Empire: 1763-1947
The seminar examines the history of the most powerful colonial empire of modern times from the end of the Seven Years' War (1763), which established British colonial supremacy over France and Spain, to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, which marked the beginning of the end of British colonial power. Particular emphasis will be placed on the period of the "second British colonial empire" (1815-1914), when the empire was at the height of its power. Taking into account the historiographical distinction between the "official" and "unofficial" British empire and in the light of multiple historiographical trends, we will study: 1) the causes and mechanisms of British colonial spread, 2) its connection with the development of industrial capitalism, 3) the methods of colonial spread, administration of different territories, as well as the methods of control of indigenous populations, 4) two-way cultural influences, 5) the dominant social Darwinism and its instrumentalization. The above issues will be examined with references to specific geographical examples, milestone events, biographical paths, and, where possible, in comparison with other colonial empires of the period. In order to attend the seminar and prepare a paper, it is strongly recommended that students have previously successfully passed the Core Course "Modern European History A" (ΙΙΙ14). Also: A prerequisite for attendance is very good reading skills in the English language.
e-Class: ARCH 843
M. Papathanasiou, 3 hours

Browsing through publications… The press as a historical source
The seminar aims to understand the importance of the Press as a historical source and to highlight the methodology required for its fullest possible utilization. The opening meetings will focus on the history of the Press, from the 18th century to the present day and on the study of its different genres (daily, periodical, local, specialized, illegal, etc.). At the same time, there will be special reference to its basic characteristics (periodicity, political position, factors, contents) highlighting their importance for understanding the physiognomy of printed matter. Particular emphasis will be given to the multiple roles of the Press for informing, informing, entertaining, propaganda, creating identities, etc., but also to the different ways in which it can be used as a historical source based on the questions posed to it. The aim of the seminar is to familiarize students with the function of the Press as a historical source and with the methodology required for its fruitful approach. To this end, the papers will be original and will focus on topics from the history of the Greek 20th century and the elements that we can utilize from specific pages. newspapers or magazine issues to understand the period in question. As part of the seminar, meetings will be held with press historians, as well as journalists, publishers, cartoonists, etc. Part of the seminar will be held at the Library of the Parliament, in the premises of the Public Tobacco Factory, where the largest press collection in Greece is kept.
e-Class: ARCH 1080
V. Karamanolakis, 3 hours

Greece in the international system 1830-1923
The seminar examines Greece's position in the European system of states from the founding of the Greek state to the Asia Minor Catastrophe and the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne - in a period during which the Great Idea was the driving force behind the formation of both Greece's domestic and foreign policy. Particular emphasis is placed on the perception of the European system from the Greek side, the influence of major ideological currents and the emergence of the factors that tended to shape Athens' stance towards the Great Powers at each time. As part of the course, students will be expected to present the relevant discussions in historiography - Greek and international - and conduct research in the Greek Press.
e-Class: ARCH 878
Emm. Koumas, 3 hours

Love and politics in Byzantium
Within the context of the course, events that determined the development of the empire are narrated and analyzed, based on love affairs, marriages and divorces in the environment of the Holy Palace during the early and middle Byzantine period. The protagonists of love stories, emperors, high officials and augusts, were influenced by feelings of love. and emotions sparked by their romantic partners. Their romantic feelings and emotions influenced political institutions, such as "hereditary" succession and female power, in political developments, in religious and ecclesiastical directions, led to legislative interventions, and caused upheavals in political groups and associations, even to the redesign of the state's foreign policy.
Prerequisite courses: II 13 Byzantine History Α΄
e-Class: ARCH 958
K. Nikolaou, 3 hours

Propaganda strategies, political discourse and identity formation in Reformation Europe
Section 1: Analysis of visual Lutheran propaganda in the German area. Catholic counter-propaganda.
Section 2: The propaganda confrontation in the French religious wars (1562-1598). The transition from religious to political discourse, in Calvinist propaganda. The propaganda strategy of the extreme Catholic League (1585-1594).
e-Class:ARCH 213
K. Gaganakis, 3 hours

Between Faith and Science: Surgeons, Saints and Philosophers in Medieval Medicine and its Modern Ethics
The course explores medieval medicine through a historical lens, focusing on its social, cultural and intellectual components. Students will examine how medical knowledge was constructed, transmitted and applied in the medieval world, as well as how it was intertwined with religious belief, philosophical tradition and practical experience. Course topics include: - The relationship between science and faith in the medieval way thinking.
- The position of doctors, surgeons and therapists in social body.
- The role of monasteries, universities and the church in the dissemination and control of medical knowledge.
- The boundaries between medicine and miracle, with an emphasis on worship of saints and in the narratives of miracles treatments.
- The reception of ancient medicine (Hippocratic and Galeniki) through medieval translation and interpretation.
e-Class: ARCH 1190
N. Giantsi-Meletiadis, 3 hours

The history of modern Hellenism as a history of the early modern period (15th – 19th centuries)
The course examines the experiences of the Greek area and world under Ottoman rule in the light of the concerns and key themes that have occupied the international historiography of the early modern period. The focus of interest will be on themes such as empires, environmental history, trade and diasporas, travel and communication, cultural transfers, religious coexistence and conversion, the history of cities, war and violence, secularization and the development of print culture, revolutions, as well as issues of collective identities and definitions. There are no prerequisites. Knowledge of English desirable.
e-Class: ARCH 1085
V. Sirinidou, 3 hours

Introduction to Ancient Greek Numismatics
Extensive introduction to ancient Greek historical numismatics as an auxiliary science of History, which includes the following sections: the introduction of currency, the relationship between law and currency, the different values of currency, types, metal, issuing authorities, weighting rules, monetary policy, circulation, the so-called international currencies of Antiquity, the interpretation of the increase in currency production.
e-Class: ARCH 1142
S. Psoma, 3 hours

Transformations of Medieval Europe: power and society
The course concerns the in-depth examination of important themes for the history and development of the medieval world, especially during the Central and Late Middle Ages (c. 1000-1500). The aim is to highlight dynamic changes and developments that marked the history of Europe, contrary to the "myth" of an absolutely static Middle Ages. Topics under examination (indicative): Magna Carta, parliaments and representation in the Middle Ages. Rebellions, tolerance and repression. Diversity and "margin" in medieval Europe: the creation of a "persecutory" society. The Black Death and the socio-economic transformation of feudal Europe. Universities and scholasticism. Heretics and the Holy Inquisition. Popular piety movements.
e-Class: ARCH 1037
N. Chrysis, 3 hours

Working with archival sources
This course offers both theoretical knowledge and practical experience regarding the methods of historical archival research. Students will learn about the functioning of archival sources, the classification of historical material and the various types of available archival sources for modern and contemporary Greek history, in Greece and abroad. They will also learn to ask questions regarding the research of archival sources, the dating, form, content and reliability of documents. Emphasis will be placed on critical reading and understanding of the content, the interpretation of technical terms, the identification of persons and places, etc. Digital research methods for modern and contemporary Greek studies will also be presented. The course is combined with educational visits to institutions and public services in the capital, which are responsible for the preservation and study of historical archives. Successful completion of the courses II 04 "Introduction to Historical Studies" and II 29 "Methodological Problems of History" is recommended.
e-Class: ARCH 1179
H. Bali, 3 hours

History of the Balkan States (19th – 20th century) )
The course concerns the in-depth examination of important themes for the history and development of the medieval world, especially during the Central and Late Middle Ages (c. 1000-1500). The aim is to highlight dynamic changes and developments that marked the history of Europe, contrary to the "myth" of an absolutely static Middle Ages. Topics under examination (indicative): Magna Carta, parliaments and representation in the Middle Ages. Rebellions, tolerance and repression. Diversity and "margin" in medieval Europe: the creation of a "persecutory" society. The Black Death and the socio-economic transformation of feudal Europe. Universities and scholasticism. Heretics and the Holy Inquisition. Popular piety movements.
e-Class: ARCH 347
Sp. Ploumidis, 3 hours

History of education
The course aims to study issues related to the history of education and especially its highest level in the 19th and 20th centuries in the Greek state. Indicatively: the theories that shaped education, education in the changing geographical and political landscape, literacy and education, organization and functioning of higher education, social character of education, teaching and learning methods, educational reforms. Important sections of the course will be dedicated to the comparative examination of previous and other topics in earlier periods. With the co-assistance of H. Bali (EDIP), who will offer three-hour teaching and student practice with archival documents from the history of higher education.
e-Class: ARCH 528
V. Karamanolakis, 3 hours

Greek foreign policy, 1923-1949: from the Treaty of Lausanne to the start of the Cold War
The course examines Greek foreign policy from the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne and the end of the Great Idea to the early Cold War era. The course will analyze the following issues: the problem of Greek security and the strategies adopted by the governments of Athens to address it, Greece's stance towards international organizations (League of Nations and United Nations), Greece's relations with the Great Powers and its neighboring states, the perception of the international system by the political leadership and service agents, the projection of national claims and Greek policy in the Middle East.
e-Class: ARCH 961
Emm. Koumas, 3 hours

Student Internship
The Internship of students of the Department of History and Archaeology, which is carried out through NKUA-NSRA programs, aims at the research and professional familiarization of as many students of the Department as possible in the physical spaces of their future professional activity, in order to acquire the relevant experience and achieve the creation of a two-way communication and cooperation channel. The internship takes place in private and public bodies related to History, Archaeology and the History of Art, such as Ephorates of Antiquities, Historical Archives, Museums, Libraries, Ministry Services, as well as in research institutions and organizations. It is optional, paid, lasts two months and takes place annually between January and October, including the summer months. For the procedure, interested parties should consult the Internal Internship Regulations, which are posted on the Department's Website.
e-class: https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ARCH739/
Internship Coordinator: V. Petrakis

Introduction to the Science of Archaeology.
The subject of the course is a concise and comprehensive overview of the Science of Archaeology. The definitions, principles, methods and practices are presented. The main ways of locating, uncovering, dating and studying archaeological remains are examined. Elements related to archaeological ethics, the management of cultural heritage, the importance of the science of archaeology and the value of studying the past for the present and future of modern societies are also presented. For a better understanding of the above, case studies from archaeological research in the Greek (and not only) area are presented. Visits to museums and archaeological sites are made, in which participation is optional.
e-Class: ARCH 284
G. Papadatos, 3 hours

Introduction to Archaeology and overview of the early and archaic periods (c. 1050-480 BC).
Introduction to the science of Archaeology and a brief overview of the period 1050-480 BC according to archaeological data. Architecture, sculpture, metalwork and ceramics-vaseography. Analysis of the basic problems of research. Optional visits to museums and archaeological sites. The course is supported by a weekly optional workshop in archaeological description, which is conducted under the supervision of A. Sfyroera (E.D.I.P.) at the Department's Museum of Archaeology and Art History.
e-Class: ARCH 441
D. Plantzos, 3 hours

Archaeology and Art of the Early Byzantine Period (4th – 7th centuries AD)
Introduction to (early) Byzantine Archaeology from the first attempts to study the history of Christian art in the 19th and early 20th centuries to modern interdisciplinary research approaches and practices of the 21st century. Understanding of the basic principles and terms of the scientific discipline of Byzantine archaeology, as well as the methodology for approaching Byzantine and especially early Byzantine material remains. Study of the basic characteristics of early Byzantine urban planning, secular and ecclesiastical architecture, monumental painting, architectural sculpture, miniature art and utilitarian ceramics (4th – 7th centuries AD).
e-Class: ARCH 1209
K. Th. Raptis, 3 hours

The art of the Renaissance and Mannerism (15th-16th centuries).
The transition from the International Gothic style and the Maniera Greca, to the artists who attempted a more naturalistic depiction of the world (Pietro Cavallini, Giotto, Nicola Pisano) is examined. The visual developments in Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in the major artistic centers of Italy (Florence, Rome, Venice, Milan) during the 15th and 16th centuries are presented. A brief reference is made to the art north of the Alps during the same period. The principles and ideas of Renaissance Humanism are presented and the rediscovery of linear perspective that led to Naturalism and the faithful depiction of Nature is examined. Emphasis will also be given to the theoretical texts of the period, mainly in the treatises of Lorenzo Ghiberti, Leon Battista Alberti, Leonardo da Vinci and Giorgio Vasari. The changes that take place within the framework of the “stylistic style” of Maniera are also analyzed.
e-Class: ARCH 892
I. Asimakopoulou, 3 hours

Archaeology of Eastern Civilizations
The course will provide an overview of the history and archaeology of the Near East from the late 3rd to the early 1st millennium BC. Emphasis will be placed on Anatolia (Hittite Empire, Phrygia, Lydia), Syro-Palestine (Later Hittite and Aramaic kingdoms, Israel/Philistines, Canaanites/Phoenicians, Assyrian expansion) and Egypt (Middle and New Kingdom). Particular reference will be made to the texts of the East that refer to the Aegean (Ahhiyawa, Keftiu, Tanaja).
e-Class: ARCH 275
K. Kopanias, 3 hours

Theory of archaeological science: Main currents and schools
The course aims to familiarize students with the main directions of archaeological thought, such as the History of Culture, New or Processual Archaeology, Post-Processual Archaeology and current neo-materialist trends. The course also examines the contribution of philosophical currents, such as positivism, evolutionism, Marxism and phenomenology to archaeological research. The aim of the course is to critically present the theoretical framework within which each type of archaeological research is inscribed. The discussion of theoretical issues is based on illustrative examples mainly but not exclusively from the prehistoric Aegean.
e-Class: ARCH 325
G. Vavouranakis, 3 hours

Introduction to the Archaeology of Roman Times
The subject of the course is the development of the art of the Roman imperial years from Augustus, 30 BC, when the Hellenistic Age formally ends, up to Constantine the Great and the end of the ancient world. The principles of the art of the period are also examined, both in the Italian area (Etruscans, Democratic / "Republican" Rome) and in the Hellenistic East. atoll, as well as Late Antiquity, that is, the transition to the Christian world. At the same time, historical and socio-political data are studied for a more complete understanding of the artistic forms. As part of the course, visits are made to the National Archaeological Museum (Sculpture Collection) and to the archaeological site of the Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library. However, in order to understand the course, it is desirable for students to have passed the mandatory core course IA 12 (Classical Archaeology B). *Graduate students will be examined in the February 2021 examination.
e-Class: ARCH 274 (bibliography, presentations and texts on topics not included in the offered textbook)
St. Katakis, 3 hours

The Greek world after the Fall: archaeology and art, 15th - 18th century.
The course will examine the material remains and the art that developed in the areas of activity of Greek populations and communities, during the period from the Fall of Constantinople until approximately 1800. In these areas, which were under Ottoman or Latin rule, urban planning, secular and ecclesiastical architecture, sculpture in stone and wood, and ceramics are examined. Particular emphasis is given to the dominant trends in religious painting of the period, as expressed in monumental ensembles and portable works, as well as basic elements of metalwork and embroidery. The individual topics are permeated by the problem of recognizing elements of tradition and renewal in the art of the era, with references both to the Palaeologan legacy and to the reception and integration of elements from Western and Ottoman art. The lectures are complemented by visits to monuments and museums in Athens and Attica.
e-Class: ARCH 649 and ARCH 717
A. Drandaki, G. Pallis, 3 hours

The Great Kingdoms and Empires of the Ancient Near East
The seminar will focus on the Great Kingdoms and Empires that developed in the ancient Near East. Initially, the kingdoms of Akkad and Ur III will be studied, as well as the great kingdoms of the Middle and Late Bronze Age in Anatolia, Syro-Palestine and Egypt. Subsequently, the Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian and Persian empires will be examined.
e-Class: ARCH953
K. Kopanias, 3 hours

The ancient Greek city. Archaeological documentation
The seminar's theme is the study of the ancient Greek city in its triple nature, namely as an urban core of habitation with a fortified center with the country inextricably linked to it and finally, as a politically organized formation. Specific examples of cities of the ancient Greek world are studied and presented, drawing information from secretarial sources, inscriptions, coins and mainly from archaeological finds. Applications for participation from September 1, 2025, to the e-mail address: asfyroera@arch.uoa.gr
e-Class: ARCH 606
A. Sphyroera, 3 hours

Introduction to Bioarchaeology
The subject of the course is the study of human skeletal remains and the basic principles and methods of bioarchaeology, with emphasis on practical methodologies used from excavation to their analysis in the laboratory. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with concepts and approaches concerning (a) the study of human skeletal remains (e.g. biocultural approach), (b) the techniques of excavation (e.g. archaeomatology) and their macroscopic study (e.g. determination of sex, age and biological characteristics, paleopathology), (c) the methods of molecular and microscopic analysis (e.g. isotopic analyses, archaeogenetic analyses, paleoparasitology), and (d) the relationship of humans with their environment (e.g. study of paleomotility, paleodemography). The course combines theoretical teaching and the study of examples from excavation sets with the aim of enhancing the understanding of the interaction between biological and cultural factors in the study of human skeletal remains.
e-Class: ARCH 1207
K. Zikidis, 3 hours

Byzantine manuscripts: new approaches, new questions
Byzantine illustrated books are among the most important relics of Byzantium. Their production, extremely costly and time-consuming, required the collaboration of commissioners, scribes and miniaturists who often moved in the highest circles of the Byzantine social hierarchy and intellectuals. Already from the 14th-15th century they began to constitute a sought-after collectible item by scholars and collectors of the early Renaissance. Their study began correspondingly early and the multifaceted approaches to the form, role, decoration, or use of illustrated manuscripts reflect the continuous shifts in the overall approach to Byzantine artistic production. In the first decades of the 21st century, new approaches and new questions in the study of manuscripts coincided with the systematic digitization of large collections and the consequent democratization of access to a genre that previously entailed high costs and great difficulties in studying the material, which is scattered in libraries, museums and monasteries. The seminar course will examine the history of research on Byzantine illustrated books, the most important categories and new research tools in their approach, while the discussion will focus on emblematic manuscripts of different periods and content.
e-Class: ARCH 1180
A. Drandaki, 3 hours

Architecture in Attica during the Ottoman period (1456-1830): secular and religious buildings
During the period of Ottoman rule in Attica, there was a great flourishing of architecture, thanks to the special privileges that Athens acquired after its conquest. The Ottoman element devoted itself to the establishment of mosques and other buildings that served its way of life. The Greek Orthodox population rebuilt for its own needs a multitude of churches and monasteries, which were significantly influenced by the older Byzantine tradition. Ottoman and post-Byzantine architecture intersected here from an early age, creating a local Athenian idiom in church building, with a strong influence of the former. The two communities also shared common types and forms in the architecture of their residences. The aim of the seminar is to examine this phenomenon through the surviving monuments and, at the same time, to practice the methodology of studying historical buildings. As part of the course, visits will be made to monuments in Athens and Attica.
e-Class: ARCH 1176
G. Pallis, 3 hours

Art History Project Methodology
The problem of writing and presenting a paper on topics drawn from the History of Modern Greek or Modern European Art is addressed. In order to more fully understand the way in which the material is processed, issues of structure and content are addressed, while questions about references and bibliography are resolved.
e-Class: ARCH 422
D. Pavlopoulos, 3 hours

Art and World War II
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II (1939–1945), the seminar explores the state of the visual arts during the war and the first post-war period. In particular, we focus on artistic creations and exhibitions during the war, which highlighted experiences of violence, resistance and anti-fascist action, as well as on creations by those interned in Nazi camps. Special mention is made in the case of Greece with works created during the Occupation and the first post-war years, in which artists elaborated, visually, the experiences of the occupation, Nazi crimes, the Resistance and the Liberation. At the same time, the seminar examines the propaganda exhibitions of the Nazi regime and the systematic theft and looting of works of art, both within Germany and in occupied countries and war zones, while also addressing the post-war claims for the return of works by museums, institutions and individuals. Finally, it comments on the way in which the trauma of World War II found expression in the art of the first post-war period in Europe, as well as the way in which the memory of the war was constituted through the erection of public monuments.
e-Class: ARCH 1182
E. Alexaki, 3 hours

Critical (re-)interpretation of archaeological burial data
The course focuses on the critical review and reinterpretation of archaeological burial data, through the main theoretical and methodological directions of archaeological thought. Particular emphasis is given to the way in which different archaeological "schools" influence the understanding of burial practices and the use of relevant data, for the interpretation of social, cultural and ideological aspects of the past. The course is structured in two main sections. The first section presents the main theoretical approaches and their interpretative background. It analyzes the way in which changing theoretical trends have shaped the way in which burial finds are studied and the understanding of identity, social status, symbolism and metaphysical concepts surrounding death. In the second section, students are invited to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired through the critical analysis of publications related to archaeological burial complexes. In addition, each student will select a foundational publication and write a paper, focusing on the theoretical framework, methodological approaches and consequent interpretations of the chosen burial assemblage. The process includes presentations, commentary, and dialogue, aiming to enhance the analytical and interpretive skills of the students, enabling them to apply theoretical principles to real examples of archaeological research.
e-Class: ARCH 1208
K. Zikidis, 3 hours

Museums in times of crisis: Management policies and strategies, good practices
The course draws from the current social reality as well as the operating conditions and development of museums in Greece and internationally to highlight the social role of museums and their pivotal role in shaping social practices, identities and ideologies. The advantages and disadvantages of the emerging new era of museums are studied, in particular in the light of the new definition of the museum and the amended Code of Ethics of the International Council of Museums. The concept and experience of crisis management in museums (whether from human-made or natural causes) is analyzed and typical examples are studied. Part of the course focuses on the difficulties, challenges, opportunities and good practices that emerged with the forced movement of museum activities digitally due to the pandemic. However, a series of other contemporary crises (environmental, economic, mental health crisis, the need to decolonize museum collections, political upheavals, conflicts and social unrest, gender-based violence, risks to the protection of cultural heritage, etc.) are mainly studied and the policies and practices of museums to address them are commented on.
e-Class: ARCH 802
M. Moulio, 3 hours

Minoan Religion
The seminar uses as a basis the archaeological evidence that provides information on the character and development of religious beliefs, ideas and practices in Crete during the Bronze Age. The following special topics are included: “The origins of Minoan religion”. “The Minoan “pantheon””. “The pre-palatial sanctuaries and worship during the Paleopalatial period”. “Religious perceptions and practices during the era of the new palaces”. “Places of worship, inside and outside residential facilities”. “Rituals, religious symbols and cult equipment”. “Religion in Crete during the Post-palatial period”. “Diffusion, influences and survivals”. “Conclusions”.
e-Class: ARCH 375
El. Platon, 3 hours

Images from the Ancient Theatre
The seminar explores the “theatrical” iconography depicted on Attic and South Italian vases during the Late Archaic and Classical periods. The scenic presentation of ancient theatre consisted of a sequence of visual and auditory images that have been irretrievably lost. Nevertheless, theatre served as a source of inspiration for certain vase painters, through whose work specific elements of the lost spectacle of tragedy, comedy, and satyr drama can be partially reconstructed. Moreover, among the thousands of mythological representations preserved on vases, one can identify depictions drawn from particular mythological narratives that formed the core not only of surviving but also of some lost theatrical works, known to us solely through their titles, fragments, or later references.
e-Class: ARCH 420
Kefalidou Street, 3 hours

Archaeology of Death in the Hellenistic World
The transformations introduced during the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC) and the increasing urbanization of society resulted in the rapid change of social life and contributed decisively to the sharpening of social differences. These changes are also manifested in funerary practices such as the deposit of impressive offerings in a few graves, the construction of luxurious funerary monuments, or the performance of costly funerary rituals, next to their exact opposites, i.e. many graves with few offerings or bare offerings, humble funerary practices, etc. The main objective of the seminar is to investigate the archaeology of death in the period from the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC) to the naval battle of Actium (31 BC). Through case studies (e.g. Aigai, Alexandria, Athens, Demetrias, Pella, Pergamos, Rhodes, etc.) the landscape of death, the types of graves, the offerings and the funerary rituals are examined within the relevant socio-political, economic and religious context.
e-Class: ARCH 1022
N. Dimakis, 3 hours

In-depth study of elements of ancient Greek architecture (a) theaters, (b) fortifications
The seminar focuses on two objects of ancient Greek architecture:
(a) in the theater and in general in viewing and listening spaces (theaters, conservatories, churches, parliaments, ceremonial halls, etc. as well as their accompanying architectural types) and
(b) in fortification architecture.
The period from ~1100 BC to the Hellenistic period is analyzed. The analysis is enriched with references to the prehistory of building types during the earlier period, as well as their development in the Roman period with emphasis on the transformations of already existing building complexes. The terminology, the development of the typology, the engravings, the Vitruvian guidelines, the morphology, the aesthetics, the building, the accompanying structures (such as fountains, choregic monuments), as well as the relevant mechanical and technological equipment, as well as the ways of integrating these building types into the urban or sacred anthropogenic environment and the natural terrain are examined. The impact of intellectual, technological, military and political developments on the architectural expression of these architectural works is studied with emphasis on representative and specialized examples.
e-Class: ARCH 1205
D. Andrikou, 3 hours

Pilgrimages and pilgrimage art in Byzantium
The holy places of the new Christian religion were from a very early age poles of attraction for pilgrims who traveled, often long distances, in order to come into direct physical contact with the places where the holy figures acted or the heroes of Christianity were martyred and buried. The architectural design of the shrines, their decoration, the organization of the pilgrimage process, but also the mass production of souvenirs that allowed pilgrims to convey the blessing of the sacred space will be the main axes that will be explored in the seminar.
e-Class: ARCH 1210
K. Th. Raptis, 3 hours

Archaeology and Archaeometry
The subject of the course is the application of natural science methods to the study and analysis of archaeological materials and the answer to archaeological questions related to the construction technology, production and movement of objects of the material culture of the past. Objects made of clay, stone, metal and glassy materials are examined. The basic elements and physical properties of the raw materials, and the operational chain of their processing are presented. The most basic methods of physicochemical analysis and their results are discussed, and case studies of analyses of objects from various prehistoric and historical periods are presented. In addition to lectures in the amphitheater, the course also includes demonstrations of the use of analytical instruments in the following laboratories:
(1) at the Mineralogy and Petrology Laboratory of the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. of Mineralogy and Petrology Mr. Panagiotis Pomonis,
(2) at the Conservation Unit of the Museum of Archaeology and History of Art of the Faculty of Philosophy, and
(3) at the Laboratory of the Section of Archaeology and History of Art.
e-Class: ARCH 579
G. Papadatos, P. Petrides, E. Kefalidou, 3 hours

Introduction to Bioarchaeology
The subject of the course is the study of human skeletal remains and the basic principles and methods of bioarchaeology, with emphasis on the practical methodologies used from excavation to laboratory analysis. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with concepts and approaches concerning:
(a) the study of human skeletal remains (e.g., the biocultural approach),
(b) excavation techniques (e.g., archaeothanatology) and their macroscopic study (e.g., determination of sex, age and biological characteristics, paleopathology),
(c) molecular and microscopic analysis methods (e.g., isotopic analyses, archaeogenetics, paleoparasitology), and
(d) the relationship between humans and their environment (e.g., paleomobility studies, paleodemography).
The course combines theoretical instruction with the study of case material from excavations in order to enhance understanding of the interaction between biological and cultural factors in the study of human skeletal remains.
e-Class: ARCH 1207
K. Zikidis, 3 hours

Visual Arts in Europe, 1900–1945
The course focuses on the major trends in painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe from the early years of the 20th century until the end of World War II. Artistic movements and tendencies such as Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, the Russian Avant-Garde, Abstraction, Dada, Metaphysical Painting, Surrealism, the New Objectivity and other interwar realism movements, the Bauhaus school, as well as architectural modernism, are examined within the social, political, economic, and intellectual context of the period, and in light of developments in science and technology.
The course addresses formal experimentation and artistic practices, thematic choices, manifestos, and the diversity, complexity, and contradictions of the historical avant-gardes of modern art, as well as the efforts to redefine the concept of the artwork and the construction of the avant-garde artist’s identity. Significant exhibitions and other artistic institutions of the period are also analyzed, along with their historical role.
e-Class: ARCH 1089
Instructor: E. Alexaki, 3 hours

A. Ancient Temple Construction 8th - 1st century BC
The course deals with the study of ancient Greek temples from the 8th to the 1st century BC with an emphasis on the archaic, classical and postclassical periods. In order to understand and deepen the subject, the findings that relate to the evolutionary process before and until the appearance of the architectural type of the ancient Greek temple are examined, as an introduction. The terminology, typology, construction, the appearance and evolution of the main architectural styles, Doric and Ionic, as well as the Corinthian capital, are studied. Greek temples are examined in detail, with an emphasis on representative examples and special cases. The temple is approached as a cult building and as the result of complex architectural programming, design and aesthetic conception.
e-Class: ARCH 1206
D. Andrikou, 3 hours
B. Modern Greek Sculpture (19th century) ́
The identity and aspects of sculpture in Greece from the mid-19th century to the interwar period are examined, in relation to the corresponding European one. As part of the course, visits/guided tours to relevant exhibitions and workshops of contemporary sculptors are organized.
e-Class: ARCH 445
D. Pavlopoulos, 3 hours

Image and discourse in archaeology
Archaeology as a science relies on both image and language to express the findings of research. The course focuses on the place and function of images (architectural drawings and digital representations) in the final publications of excavations of prehistoric sites in the Aegean. The number and proportion of different types of images are examined in relation to the research objectives of each publication and the corresponding ways of presenting, studying and interpreting the material remains in it. The aim of the course is to understand images as important methodological tools at the disposal of the archaeologist and to directly connect them to his/her epistemological model.
e-Class: ARCH 326
G. Vavouranakis, 3 hours

Excavation Conservation for Archaeologists
The course aims to analyze issues related to excavation conservation, the technology of the various materials used to construct the objects, their packaging and transportation, as well as the conditions for their safe storage. Emphasis is placed on the "first aid" required during excavation for the safe discovery and removal of objects made of sensitive materials or with a high degree of wear. Issues related to the protection of immovable finds and monuments are also developed, as well as the necessity of including conservation work in both the organizational chart and the budget of excavation work and studies. In addition, reference is made to methods of analysis and archaeometry that are now widely used in the fields of archaeology and conservation. As part of the curriculum, students have the opportunity to voluntarily participate in practical exercises in the Conservation Unit of the Museum of Archaeology and History of Art. This practice This internship significantly enhances students' experience in field and laboratory conservation techniques, critical analysis, and object-based research in a professional museum environment.
e-Class: ARCH 1185
M. Roggenbuecke, 3 hours

Museum pedagogy: the museum as a space for learning and creativity
Museums, as institutions that collect, curate, interpret and exhibit the material culture and memory of each society, constitute a coherent meeting ground for many sciences (archaeology, history, social anthropology, psychology, pedagogy, philosophy, etc.). Responding to their broad educational and social mission, which aims at a substantial understanding of the world and at qualitative change in the lives of citizens, museums utilize modern theoretical approaches to learning and progressive education and implement a multitude of actions for different social and age groups (school groups, families with children, adult groups, groups with special social characteristics, etc.). The course aims to familiarize students with the theory and practice of learning through museums, combining many different experiential exercises, visits to museums, preparation of group projects with plans for developing specific museum actions for different groups of citizens, etc.
e-Class: ARCH 471
M. Moulio, 3 hours

The Organization and Administration of the Mycenaean Palace States
The course moves thematically to provide the main points of the organizational structure and the principles of operation of the Mycenaean palatial states (c. 1400-1200 BC). The first presentations are introductory in nature, as they focus on the definition and specification of the concept of 'palace', but also on basic elements that are necessary for accessing our most eloquent primary sources: the testimonies of the inscriptions of the Linear B script. Then, we proceed to a panoramic presentation of the Mycenaean economy with emphasis on the eclectic nature of the palace's interest in it, on the way in which the space of action of the palace mechanism (the geography of the palatial 'territory') was managed, as well as in the development and consolidation of palace centers in the individual regions of the Mycenaean world. The individual lectures focus on specific areas in which epigraphic, archaeological evidence or the combination of these two sources can significantly enhance our knowledge of the institutional framework of the Mycenaean palaces.
e-Class: ARCH 852
V. Petrakis, 3 hours

Student Internship
The Internship of students of the Department of History and Archaeology, which is carried out through NKUA-NSRA programs, aims at the research and professional familiarization of as many students of the Department as possible in the physical spaces of their future professional activity, in order to acquire the relevant experience and achieve the creation of a two-way communication and cooperation channel. The internship takes place in private and public bodies related to History, Archaeology and the History of Art, such as Ephorates of Antiquities, Historical Archives, Museums, Libraries, Ministry Services, as well as in research institutions and organizations. It is optional, paid, lasts two months and takes place annually between January and October, including the summer months. For the procedure, interested parties should consult the Internal Internship Regulations, which are posted on the Department's Website.
e-class: https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ARCH739/
Internship Coordinator: V. Petrakis

Introduction to Aegean prehistory
The course aims at a general overview of Aegean prehistory from the Paleolithic to the end of the Bronze Age. Mainly we will deal with the regions of mainland Greece and the Aegean islands (except Crete, without omitting correlations with the developments there) and we will focus on the major historical episodes of the evolution of civilizations. Taking as an example the elements of material culture, the basic characteristics of it are examined. food-gathering stage, the transition to productive economies with their consequences (permanent settlement, technological changes) and mainly the cultures of the Bronze Age. Residential and funerary architecture, funerary customs, ceramics and other arts are presented by period, with the ultimate goal of describing social and economic organization. Special attention will be given to the phenomenon of Neolithicization, the major changes observed in the second half of the 3rd millennium BC and the effects of the phenomena of 'extinction', while special emphasis is given to the Mycenaean cultural formation that dominated the last centuries of the 2nd millennium BC in most areas of the southern Aegean.
e-Class: ARCH925 5
V. Petrakis, 3 hours

Minoan Archaeology
Introduction to Minoan Archaeology. Terminology and methodology issues. Chronological systems. All periods of development of the Minoan civilization are briefly examined. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of the arts (ceramics, stone carving, ivory work, earthenware, mural painting, etc.), from the Pre-Palatial period to the Final Palatial period.
e-Class: ARCH173
El. Platon, 3 hours

Archaeology of the Classical and Hellenistic Periods (480 BC - 1st century BC)
The subject of the course is a concise, comprehensive view of the Archaeology of the period from the Persian Wars to the subjugation of the last Hellenistic kingdom, that of Ptolemaic Egypt, to the rule of Rome in 30 BC. Emphasis is given to architecture and sculpture, but also to ceramics-vaseography - especially of the classical period -, painting and mosaics. The stages of development and key creators are monitored, within the historical and social context of each era. The research problems and further study prospects are identified. The possibility of an optional internship entitled “I adopt a cast” is also given at the Department’s Cast Museum by conservator M. Roggenbuecke (E.D.I.P.) and sculptor L. Arachovitis (E.D.I.P.)
The course is supported by weekly optional tutorials on the archaeological description of Classical and Hellenistic period vessels, with references to the typology of the vessels and their recording methods. The tutorials, entitled “Recording Classical and Hellenistic Period Ceramics” (e-Class: ARCH779), are conducted under the supervision of Dr. F. Balla (E.D.I.P.) at the Museum of Archaeology and Art History of the School of Philosophy (2nd floor).
e-Class: ARCH 210
St. Katakis, 3 hours

Archaeology and art of the Middle and Late Byzantine period (7th century – 1453)
General overview course on the archaeology and art of the Byzantine world from the period of the Transformations, in the mid-7th century, to the Fall of Constantinople, in 1453. An overview of the dominant trends in architecture and painting of the period is offered, as well as characteristic remains of material life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the main methodological tools for approaching works of Byzantine art and on the integration of artistic movements into the historical circumstances that determined the course of Byzantium. The architecture and painting of the period, examples of utilitarian objects, as well as elements of spatial organization will be examined. The course will conclude with visits to monuments and museums.
e-Class: ARCH741
A. Drandaki, G. Pallis, 3 hours

The Art of Baroque and Rococo.
The aim of this course is to highlight the cultural, social, political, historical (and historiographical) components of the dominant artistic trends of modern European art from the late 16th to the 18th century. The analysis of the material is done mainly following the historical sequence, so that students can follow the developments in the above period, while parallel narratives allow for a comparative approach to the production of important artistic centers of Europe. Aspects of Baroque art are analyzed, as expressed in the Italian peninsula, in France, Spain, Flanders, the Netherlands, the German-speaking territories, and England. Through the development of various methodological approaches (formalist analysis, iconography - iconology, social history, feminism, works of art as objects of memory and documents of material culture) students learn to approach multifaceted works of painting, sculpture and architecture and to understand their function and role within their broader social, political and cultural environment.
e-Class: ARCH 891
I. Asimakopoulou, 3 hours

Monumental topography of Athens
Brief introduction to the history of the city, the history, the route and the remains of the walls through the ages, as well as a full presentation of the archaeological sites and monuments of the Acropolis, the South Slope, the Ancient and Roman Agora, the Kerameikos and the Olympian. The changes in the topography and urban development of Athens during late antiquity, the rearrangements brought about in its built environment by the gradual dominance of Christianity, and the new role of cities in medieval Byzantium will be examined.
e-Class: ARCH682, ARCH358.
Ch. Kanellopoulos, 3 hours
P. Petrides, 3 hours

Α. Greek monumental painting
The aim of the course is to study Greek monumental painting from the Archaic period to the early imperial period. The surviving works from the Greek and Hellenistic world are examined, as well as the transformations of classical works by artists of the Roman period. Based on contemporary and later written sources, a systematic study of the technique, thematics, and historical development of ancient Greek monumental painting is attempted, and the contribution of specific artists is analyzed.
e-Class: ARCH 561
D. Plantzos, 3 hours
Β. Iconography and visual narrative, with emphasis on Attic vase painting (8th-4th centuries BC)
Each image is an act of communication and is part of a "chain" that connects the visual creator with the viewer through the contexts of viewing and iconography. The course presents and comments on the theories of the various techniques and the evolution of visual storytelling, emphasizes the importance of the cultural context and the interactive nature of the viewing process for giving meaning to a visual work, analyzes the concepts of micro-structure and macro-structure of visual storytelling, and presents case studies. Optional short assignments with presentation in class.
e-Class: ARCH 963
Ε. Kefalidou, 3 hours

Excavation and processing of archaeological material – Museology.
The course aims to train students in archaeological field research, with an emphasis on excavation, and in the principles of post-excavation management of archaeological material in the museum. The main concepts and issues examined are: archaeological evidence, archaeological site, stratigraphy, excavation methods, documentation of excavation data. Also examined are issues of conservation, study, preservation and processing of archaeological material, and basic principles of documentation, curation, interpretation and exhibition of archaeological finds in the context of museum collections. The course includes:
1) internship at the university excavation at Plasi Marathonas
2) tutorial exercise on sorting and recording ancient ceramics at the Museum of Archaeology and Art History
3) theory and practical training in the conservation of archaeological finds in the excavation and laboratory
4) educational activities for school groups, with selected archaeology students (and of the specific course) as facilitators.
The practical training of the course is contributed by the member of the Greek Archaeological Institute, Dr. A. Sfyroera (archaeologist) and the member of the Greek Archaeological Institute, Michel Roggenbouquet (conservator of antiquities and works of art/Master of Arts in Museum Studies).
e-Class: ARCH 492 (notes, presentations and bibliography)
G. Papadatos, G. Vavouranakis, M. Mouliou, M. Roggenbouke, 3 hours

The archaeology of Cyprus
Cyprus occupies a key geographical position between the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean. This position is also reflected in the prehistoric material culture of the island, which at times showed strong connections with the prehistoric cultures of the surrounding areas, but always maintained its own particularity. The seminar examines the characteristics of habitation, the agricultural economy, artisanal activities, trade and exchanges, burial customs and cult practices in Cyprus, from the beginnings of Prehistory to the end of the Bronze Age. Particular emphasis is given to issues of social organization and historical-social and cultural development. Knowledge of English is essential, knowledge of French is desirable. Attendance of four compulsory supplementary lectures on the Archaeology of Cyprus, the preparation of written papers and their oral presentation. The seminar is taught with the co-assistance of I. Voskou, postdoctoral fellow in Prehistoric Archaeology.
e-Class: ARCH 294
G. Vavouranakis, 3 hours

Burial customs in Athens in the 5th century BC.
Through the examination of "Athenian" burial practices, as they are detected in the landscape of death, the location of cemeteries, the manner of burial, the burial typology, the manner of burial, the types of offerings, the marking of graves as well as the remains of ritual performances, and taking into account the regulatory parameters governing the Athenian burial ritual, and the impact of the socio-political conditions of the period (e.g. Persian, Peloponnesian War, plague, etc.), the study of the management of human loss in Athens and its territory during the 5th century BC is sought.
e-Class: ARCH 1065
N. Dimakis, 3 hours

Minoan Ceramics: Typological evolution and decorative rhythms.
Introduction: the importance of ceramics in the study of ancient civilizations. Technological parameters. Discussion of the use of various ceramic types. Chronological systems for the study of Bronze Age Crete. Identification of the main issues related to the dating of the various ceramic assemblages. The basic stages of development of Minoan ceramics. Techniques, typology, decorative styles, by period: Pre-palatial period. Paleopalatial period. Neopalatial period. Post-palatial period. Conclusions. The course is supported by a weekly tutorial, under the supervision of Dr. A. Sfyroera (EDIP), on the topic of ceramics terminology.
e-Class: ARCH 356
El. Platon, 3 hours

Elements of ancient Greek architecture
The nomenclature, components, origin and evolution of rhythms. In-depth study of technology, proportions, masonry, waves and aesthetics. The layout of Greek sanctuaries, agoras and other complexes. Special-purpose buildings such as propylaea, domes, gymnasiums, rectories and stoas are examined.
e-Class: ARCH 617
Chr. Kanellopoulos, 3 hours

Systems and networks in crisis: Processes of collapse and reconstruction in the Near East and Cyprus during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age
The seminar examines the phenomena of collapse and reconstruction of systems and networks during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (c. 3000–600 BC). Particular emphasis will be given to the critical evaluation of Network Theory and the Theory of Systemic Collapse through the prism of available textual and archaeological data. Various cases of collapse and reconstruction in Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syro-Palestine and Cyprus will be studied, focusing on a series of crisis periods of the 3rd, 2nd and early 1st millennium BC.
e-Class: ARCH 1173
K. Kopanias, 3 hours

Honorary monuments and statues in the Hellenistic and Roman periods
The subject of the seminar is the study of the use of sculptural works in honorary monuments of the period from the late 4th century BC until the end of the ancient world. The form and iconography of the honorary statues will be explored, as well as the messages that the commissioners - who were they? - and the artists wanted to convey through them. Emphasis will be given to the comparison of Greek, 'Oriental' and Roman traditions and practices during this first period of 'globalization'.
e-Class: ARCH 704
St. Katakis, 3 hours

Byzantine Archaeology: From the Pagan City to the Christian City
The seminar traces the profound philosophical, political, and social transformations that took place from the 3rd to the 7th century AD throughout the Empire, focusing particularly on the changes observed in the urban fabric as a result of the dominance of Christianity. Attendance is compulsory, and students are required to prepare and present an individual written paper.
e-Class: ARCH 1175
P. Petridis, 3 hours

From Romanesque Art to Gothic Grandeur, 1050–1500
This seminar presents the artistic creations of the Romanesque and especially the Gothic periods, examining the ideas that shaped these multifaceted artistic movements. Romanesque art, one of the great non-naturalistic artistic currents of the past, dominated Europe from the mid-11th to the late 12th century. From the 12th century onwards, a dazzling new style of art and architecture—the Gothic—emerged first in France and subsequently spread across almost the whole of Europe. The introduction of the pointed arch transformed architecture, particularly in the North, where buildings in this style continued to be constructed at least until the 16th century. Elaborate decorative forms appeared at the end of the 14th century in the works of sculptors and painters active in the courts of France, Burgundy, and Flanders. Thus, the International Gothic style spread, primarily through illuminated manuscripts (e.g., the Limbourg brothers), throughout much of Europe, coexisting with the emerging Renaissance style in the 15th century.
e-Class: ARCH 1029
I. Asimakopoulou, 3 hours

Collections and Collectors: Relationships between People and Objects
The course examines the past and present of collecting practices, the ways in which collections are formed, the interpretation of objects and collections, and the multiple and changing values attributed to them by people. It addresses thought-provoking questions such as:
(a) why, how, and what individuals and societies collect
(b) how the act of collecting contributes to the construction of individual and collective identities
(c) how differing interpretations of collections influence our understanding of the surrounding world.
Case studies of specific collections and collectors (individuals and/or museum institutions) are analyzed, and students prepare individual assignments related to them. A series of visits to museums and collections formed within individual or collective collecting contexts is organized, including discussions with active collectors and presentations of their collections. Finally, students are encouraged to investigate the collecting practices of a person from their social or family environment and, more broadly, to study museums as institutions of collecting practices and policies.
e-Class: ARCH 559
M. Mouliou, 3 hours

Introduction to Ancient Greek Epigraphy
The course aims to familiarize students with the methods of approaching and studying ancient Greek inscriptions. Basic categories of Greek inscriptions of a public and private nature are examined, such as resolutions, laws, decrees, honorary, votive and funerary inscriptions. The aim is to correlate epigraphic sources with literary testimonies and historical events, as well as issues of topography and portraiture. The course includes visits to the Epigraphic Museum and the Agora of Athens.
e-Class: ARCH1533
S. Aneziri, 3 hours

History of Greek Engraving, 19th–20th centuries.
The teaching of the course of printmaking at the Royal Polytechnic and the School of Fine Arts, the professors and the students are examined. Engravers and artists who devoted themselves to printmaking are studied, the distinction is made between the craftsman and the printmaker artist, engraving works are analyzed and their participation in art exhibitions is presented, the applied role of printmaking is mentioned, its connection with typography in the 19th century is highlighted, the impact of its themes on social classes and its role in shaping historical reality are investigated. Mandatory visits to relevant museum exhibitions, art galleries and art halls, as well as to workshops of contemporary Greek printmakers are included. Optional assignments.
e-Class: ARCH 422
D. Pavlopoulos, 3 hours

Introduction to the Science of Art History
The aim of this course is for students to learn about the identity, object and importance of the science of Art History. Basic approaches to works of art are presented, their function is defined and main terms are analyzed. In addition, a brief history of developments in the scientific field of Art History is attempted in connection with the teaching of this distinct field of knowledge in the university environment. The aim is to highlight the historical (and historiographical) components of the dominant artistic trends, from the late Middle Ages to the artistic avant-gardes of the past century. Through different methodological approaches (biography, formalist approach, iconographic - iconological analysis, social history of art, expertise, feminist and psychoanalytic reading), the aim is to understand representative works of painting, sculpture and architecture, while taking into account their function and role within their broader social, political and cultural environment.
e-Class: ARCH 893
I. Asimakopoulou, 3 hours

History of Greek Engraving, 19th - 20th century.
The teaching of the course of printmaking at the Royal Polytechnic and the School of Fine Arts, the professors and the students are examined. Engravers and artists who devoted themselves to printmaking are studied, the distinction is made between the craftsman and the printmaker artist, engraving works are analyzed and their participation in art exhibitions is presented, the applied role of printmaking is mentioned, its connection with typography in the 19th century is highlighted, the impact of its themes on social classes and its role in shaping historical reality are investigated. Mandatory visits to relevant museum exhibitions, art galleries and art halls, as well as to workshops of contemporary Greek printmakers are included. Optional assignments.
e-Class: ARCH 422
D. Pavlopoulos, 3 hours

The Art of the Post-War Era: from Modern to Contemporary Art
The course examines significant currents and tendencies that characterized the international art scene from the end of World War II to the mid-1970s. Tendencies of abstraction, new representational directions, versions of pop art, minimalist and conceptual art, the art of "institutional criticism", new hybrid artistic genres (environments, installations, performances, happenings) are examined in the historical context of post-war reconstruction, the Cold War, student mobilizations, the feminist and ecological movements, etc. We comment on the position of "classical modernism" in the technohistorical narratives of the first post-war period and explore the points of intersection/transition from modern to contemporary art, the continuities and ruptures between them, approaching contemporary art as a historical phenomenon. We follow the theoretical discourse that developed alongside the artistic movements of the era and its role in their reception, while we approach the institutional framework of the arts as a crucial factor in shaping and understanding the artistic production of the period.
e-Class: ARCH 1093
E. Alexaki, 3 hours

Museum pedagogy: the museum as a space for learning and creativity
Museums, as institutions that collect, curate, interpret and exhibit the material culture and memory of each society, constitute a coherent meeting ground for many sciences (archaeology, history, social anthropology, psychology, pedagogy, philosophy, etc.). At the same time, the three-dimensional world of their objects, with the spatial and semantic associations they create, constitutes an ideal field of personal exploration and development for each individual or group with the aim of effective personalized learning, the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and experiences, the production of meaning, the formation of cultural values, entertainment, the development of research and creative expression. In recent years, museums, responding to their broad educational and social mission, which aims at a substantial understanding of the world and a qualitative change in the lives of citizens, have been utilizing modern theoretical approaches to learning and progressive education and implementing a multitude of actions for different target groups (with children and school groups as the dominant ones). They have, in practice, proven, both in Greece and internationally, that they are key partners of formal and formal education for the production of alternative educational applications and experiences with the starting point (but not the "terminal station") of the subject matter offered by the comprehensive curricula of primary and secondary education. The museum pedagogy course aims to familiarize students with the theory and practice of museum education, which is part of the broader disciplines of museology and pedagogy.
e-Class: ARCH 471
M. Mouliou, 3 hours

Student Internship
The Internship of students of the Department of History and Archaeology, which is carried out through NKUA-NSRA programs, aims at the research and professional familiarization of as many students of the Department as possible in the physical spaces of their future professional activity, in order to acquire the relevant experience and achieve the creation of a two-way communication and cooperation channel. The internship takes place in private and public bodies related to History, Archaeology and the History of Art, such as Ephorates of Antiquities, Historical Archives, Museums, Libraries, Ministry Services, as well as in research institutions and organizations. It is optional, paid, lasts two months and takes place annually between January and October, including the summer months. For the procedure, interested parties should consult the Internal Internship Regulations, which are posted on the Department's Website.
Academic Supervisor: N. Dimakis, assisted by Ev. Kefalidou, M. Mouliou and Emm. Koumas