2020-21

The course examines the concept of diaspora and its significance for the understanding of basic questions in modern and contemporary Greek political, social and economic history. The course deals with such matters as the foundation, organization and development of Greek communities abroad, with the aim of offering a composite view of the phenomenon of the Greek diaspora in broader terms.

The course introduces the student to the concept of 'policy', of 'power' and of 'domination' in anthropology. It also has the aim of investigating these concepts in traditional societies. The fundamental question at issue here lies in the varied representation of the 'other' and the relations and powers that are created from a web of economic, political, cultural and other mutual influences and dependencies.

The course takes an anthropological approach to tourism. Seen from this perspective, the concept of culture is the central element that links anthropology to tourism. Tourism is seen in the course as a field of intercultural encounter, social interaction and economic exchange.

Why do we study the history of women and what is meant by 'gender history'? The course introduces gender as an analytical category in European history and examines conceptions regarding the place of women in society and their role in the evolution of European history.