Greece in Europe of the 21st Century

This thematic and partly experiential course, aims to familiarize students with events that have significantly contributed to the shaping of Europe and the position of Greece in Europe since 1945 from a political, social, and economic perspective. The course engages in a discussion of current events and the Greek ‘crisis’ placing them in their respective historical context and exploring the correlation between past and present. A central theme will be the history of European Integration through the nature and development of the institutions and policies of the European Union. The course includes visits to sites of importance, such as the Greek Parliament, Stock Exchange, and European Commission delegation offices.