2020-21

The course deals with the presence of Islam in the Balkans from a historical and
anthropological point of view. In chronological terms, it deals with the period from the end
of the 19th century to the final decade of the 20th century. It focuses upon socio-political
developments in the Balkans at the start of the 1990s and on their consequences for Islam in

The course forms an introduction to the study of palaeopathology, palaeodemography, osteometry (e.g. stature estimation, craniometrics) mechanical stress and activity indicators, palaeonutrition and to all the modern chemical, biochemical and radiological methods (e.g. stable istotopes) that accompany them. The course is accompanied by practical sessions in the Laboratory of Anthropology of the Department.

The course is an introduction to the basic concepts of educational technology. Integration models are presented along with software and online tools designed to improve teaching, learning and student evaluation. The course also gives the opportunity to students to discover new ways in which the Internet can improve education outcomes. During the course, students are introduced to synchronous and asynchronous distance learning, supporting technologies and digital platforms. Additionally, examples of the integration of educational technology in the teaching of history are given.

The course deals with the basic institutions of public and private life in the Classical and Hellenistic world.  It lays particular emphasis on groups in society that did not participate directly in the political life of the polis, that is, women, children and slaves.  Subjects dealt with in previous years include personal and state religion, family life, medicine and health, the economy of Greek city-states and warfare. 

On the successful completion of the course, the student will be acquainted with the basic structure of ancient Greek society and its chief features.