A survey course, with extensive on-site teaching, covering the art and archaeology of Greece from prehistoric times to the end of the Classical period. Its purpose is to introduce the student, using whenever possible the primary sources (monuments, art and artifacts) of the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Greece: Minoan, Mycenaean, and Classical Greek. […]
Methods of documentation and analysis in archaeology have changed drastically in the last decade. Though the discipline does not lack its fair share of Luddites, it seems like digital archaeology and the methods incorporating virtual reality in archaeological practice are here to stay! On one hand, this course will provide the student with theoretical knowledge […]
“Solidarity, Social Movements, and the Fight for Justice and Change in Greece: A Service-Learning Approach” Related Discipline: Political Science cross listed with PSCI 357 In recent years, Greece has seen the emergence of what has been called “civil society”, voluntary and social organizations that are an integral part of political life, but are not commercial in nature […]
Course Dates: January 2 to January 22, 2025. An orientation session is scheduled for the evening of January 2. Classes start in the morning of January 3 and final exam is on January 22. Student apartments will be available until noon January 23. Do a Google image search for Athens, Greece. What do you […]
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Experts and Leaders in the Field Our outstanding faculty of experienced academics are leaders in their fields. The majority hold doctorates and many have authored important publications. The CYA faculty receive the highest praise from their students, who appreciate the opportunity that small-sized classes give them to get to know and interact with their instructors.
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Students abroad are already proto-anthropologists, trying to make sense of the rules of the society around them so that they can adapt to the rhythms and practices of their new, temporary home. This class turns that experience into a structured exploration, both offering history and social context that will allow life in Greece to make […]
How do social scientists approach the subjects of gender and sexuality? What can students learn about life in modern Greece when we apply the lens of gender and sexuality to study the society there? This course combines readings from across the social sciences and first-hand participant-observation research to answer these questions. We’ll be discussing gender and […]
FALL SEMESTEREnjoy the countryside and take advantage of much quieter beaches and inexpensive travel opportunities within Greece in the off-peak season. September's monthly temperature floats around 30C/86F, making ideal for swimming and island hopping.READ MOREWINTER SESSIONIf you have a keen interest in archaeology or anthropology, you may gain experience and credit by participating in one [...]