Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies Program
Jefferson Hall, Room 301
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, New York, 11367-1597 USA
718 997-4520
FAX: (718) 997-4529
Courses Offered
Language:
Elementary Modern Greek (two terms)
Intermediate Modern Greek (two terms)
Modern Greek Conversation
Literature:
Modern Greek Literature (two terms)
Modern Greek Literature in Translation
Writing About Literature: Theory and Practice
Early Modern Greek Literature: 14th to 17th Centuries
Modern Greek Poets
History:
Modern Greek Culture and Civilization
Byzantine Culture and Civilization
The Byzantine Empire, 324-1025
The Byzantine Empire, 1025-1453
The Formation of the Modern Greek State
Modern Greek History, 1821-1923
Modern Greek History, 1923-Present
History of Southeastern Europe
Anthropology:
Peoples of Europe
Urban Studies:
The Greek American Community in the New York/Queens/Astoria Area
Racial and Ethnic Minorities in America
Additional Areas:
The Greek American Community
Greek Americans and Politics
Seminar in the Greek American Community
Six Major Ethnic Groups in New York City
The Economy of Greece
Greek Foreign Policy
Cyprus: Politics and Government
Cyprus and the European Union
Eastern Christianity
Greek Cinema
Queens College/CUNY
Profile
Year Program Established:1974
Approximate number of students involved (per academic term) : 500
Level of Program Offered (and when established):
Undergraduate level elective courses (1974)
Certificate: 15 credits
Minor concentrations: 18 credits
B.A.: 36 credits
Faculty
Full Time Faculty:
Dr. Christos P. Ioannides, Associate Professor : Director
Dr. Elena Frangakis-Syrett, Professor
Dr. Constance Tagopoulos, Assistant Professor
Mr. Ioannis Zikoudis, Lecturer
Part Time Faculty:
Dr. Dimitris Katsarelias
Mr. Dan Georgakas
Dr. Onisiforos Iordanou
Dr. Sam Raphaelides
Assistant Director: Ms. Effie Lekas
Resources
Sponsoring Departments/Administrative Entities:
Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies Program
Does the Program offer financial support to students: Yes
Does the institution offer financial support to students: Yes