This course is offered in collaboration with the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” and will be taught by a Demokritos researcher/scientist. Classes will be held at the facilities of Demokritos. Have you ever wondered what matter is made of? What is antimatter? Why is our Universe made from matter? Which forces govern the Universe? How […]
This course is offered in collaboration with the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” and will be taught by a Demokritos researcher/scientist. Classes will be held at the facilities of Demokritos. This course will provide both a practical and a theoretical approach into science communication. Communicating effectively scientific results is an essential skill nowadays since […]
This summer course will evolve around the physical excavation of a site near the modern Athenian suburb of Voula which, in antiquity, was associated with Aixonidai Halai, one of the main coastal demes (municipalities) of ancient Attica. According to all indications, it is quite probable that the excavation site corresponds to the Agora (i.e. the […]
The Mediterranean Sea is a region of significant biodiversity, but it has also been experiencing biodiversity loss at an alarming rate due to overfishing, habitat destruction and fragmentation, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. The cumulative effect of these anthropogenic pressures has led to not only a decline in the Mediterranean’s biodiversity but the deterioration […]
Globally, citizens are reexamining what ancient Greece means in the modern world. Greece is experiencing a profound cultural and economic renewal claiming its place in the world as an active participant in Classical and Hellenistic legacy. Tourists have journeyed to ancient Greek sites for millennia, gaining insights into their world through encounters with foreign people and places. This class […]
This course is an introduction to the systematic and analytical study of human rights. Students will learn the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law; understand what their universal human rights are address problems related to its implementation. Students will gain a strong grasp of the Universal Declaration of Human […]
CYA Virtual Lecture Series In our effort to stay connected with our community and engage with our students, alumni, friends, and partners, CYA is launching a series of virtual events and happenings. Through a series of virtual activities, lectures, webinars, and cultural/historical walks in Athens, we will be able to interact in ways different from […]
Was there life in Greece after the Classics? What happened to the Greek lands after the Classical period and until Early Modern times? Who were the Byzantines and why did they call themselves Romans? And if Byzantines identified themselves as Romans, then who were the Latins from Italy, France and the rest of Western Europe […]
This course takes a sociological and anthropological approach to ancient Athenian society, focusing on the individual and examining the human journey through the rites and rituals surrounding birth, transitional phases, marriage, family and kinship, illness and death. We will examine the role of religion in all aspects of the ancient city; explore the political relationships […]
This course will study and interpret ancient Greek drama both in its original context and as it is adapted and performed around the world today. The course will examine the origins and cultural context of Greek drama, as well as the performative aspects of the plays: theatrical space, stagecraft, music, and dance. It will also […]