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Modern Languages
- #1 in Australia
- #26 in the world
- 2018 QS World University Rankings
Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies
Greek tradition and history in all its euphoric complexity
Exploring a wide variety of Greek expression, historical consciousness and artistic endeavour.
Our work focuses on one of the oldest and most vibrant societies of Europe. At the crossroads of cultures and peoples, modern Greece offers inspiring insights into how civilisations coexist and prosper through their historical interaction and mutual influence.
Starting with epic poet Homer and his continuing impact on contemporary Greece, we offer a coherent sequence on Byzantium, early modern Greece, the Greek state, its social institutions, culture, literature, cinema and the arts and language.
We provide beginner, intermediate and advanced modern Greek language learning opportunities and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how modern Greek is used in politics, journalism, media, commerce and beyond.
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Our research
From late antiquity to Byzantium and modern Greece our department encourages an innovative reconsideration of the Greek tradition. We focus on the polytropic character of Greek culture, the confusing history, the obscure religion, the cheerful folk tradition, the euphoric music, the enchanting literature, the magnificent art, the prolific cinema, the ambiguous Diasporic identity and many other areas of research.
Our current research includes:
- the Communist Movement in Southern Greece
- Greek and French nationalisms
- the work of C P Cavafy
- translating St Paul
- the stories of Greek proxy brides in Australia
- post-war Greek poetry and culture
- Greek modernism
- the cinema of Theo Angelopoulos.
Exchange
Our advanced exchange programs provide life-changing experiences in Greece and its surrounding islands, where eligible students exercise their language skills and develop an understanding of cultural intricacies.
- Athens University
- University of Cyprus
Our people
- Dr Anthony Dracopoulos
- Professor Vrasidas Karalis
- Michael John Jeffreys
- Alfred L Vincent
- Honorary Senior Leccturer Panayota Nazou
Our events
Explore our events listed on the University's What's On calendar.