2018-19

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 deals with cultural matters, such as public and private education, schools for the public, academies, libraries, the circulation of manuscripts and printed matter, literary production, painting and music. Selected archival sources are discussed and analysed, with a view to students familiarizing themselves with archival sources.
Students may take an optional one-hour study session, whose aim is to familiarize them with archival sources in Greek.

The course commences with the process whereby the Greek state was constituted during the struggle for Greek independence. It then examines the major developments and changes undergone by the Greek state. It offers an analysis of social, economic and political structures and looks at various aspects of Greek political history.