922-186 LaTrobe-MG2/3TTH:T'territorial Hellenism

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Subject Description

In this subject the concept of 'transterritorial Hellenism' will be discussed by way of an imaginary journey through the cities of Thessaloniki, Izmir, Alexandria, Paris, London, New York and Melbourne. Students will explore the life of Greeks as Ottoman subjects, as merchants, businesspeople, students and scholars, as victims of genocide, as political exiles and guest-workers. Competing visions of Hellenism that developed in these cities will be juxtaposed to the realities of Greece today. Students who complete the subject should appreciate the complexity of the concept of 'Hellenism' and the diversity of its manifestations in various parts of the modern world, and be able to discuss issues of Greek identity in a sophisticated manner.

Assessment

A 500 word tutorial paper, a 2000 word essay, and either a 1500 word reflective essay or a 90-minute test, and class participation.

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.

• I Hassiotis, Queen of the Worthy: Thessaloniki, History and Culture. 1997.
• M Dobkin Housepian, Smyrna 1922: The Destruction of a City. Faber 1972.
• A Kitroeff, The Greeks in Egypt, 1919-1937: Ethnicity and Class. Oxford 1989.
• A Alexandrou, Mission Box. Kedros 1996.
• C Ioannides (ed), Greeks in English Speaking Countries. Caratzas 1997.
• D Constas & A Platias (eds), Diasporas in World Politics. The Greeks in Comparative Perspective. Macmillan 1993.
• R Clogg (ed), The Greek Diaspora in the Twentieth Century. Macmillan 1999.