Greek Landscapes, Language and Culture
A series of online talks in English, organised by The Hellenic Centre and Εργαστήριο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας και Πολιτισμού (Greek Language & Culture Lab, University of Patras).
Programme
Wednesday 18 November 2020, 7pm
The Formation of the Greek Landscape by Dr Helene Simoni, Archaeologist and member of the Laboratory Teaching Staff, University of Patras
Wednesday 25 November 2020, 7pm
Linguistics and Language Myths by Prof George J. Xydopoulos, Professor of Linguistics, Department of Philology, University of Patras
Wednesday 2 December 2020, 7pm
Writing History in Byzantium: Who, Why and How by Dr Eirini-Sophia Kiapidou, Assistant Professor of Byzantine Philology, Department of Philology, University of Patras
Wednesday 9 December 2020, 7pm
Greek Crisis and its Fictions by Dr Eleni Papargyriou, Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Literature, Department of Philology, University of Patras
Wednesday 16 December 2020, 7pm
Epidemic Diseases and their Social Impact in Ancient Greece by Dr Katerina Oikonomopoulou Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Literature, Department of Philology, University of Patras.
Greek Language & Culture Lab, University of Patras
The Greek Language & Culture Lab is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and was founded in 2015 by the University Senate. The Lab’s main objective is the teaching of Greek as a foreign/ second language, and the promotion of Greek culture and civilization. The Lab offers Greek language courses, seminars, vocational training, and tailor-made programmes, compatible with the research areas cultivated in the School. In this context the Lab also is responsible for creating a multicultural and vibrant educational environment. Its aim is to become a novel academic unit that will promote the Greek language and culture through the development of educational and research activities in collaboration with domestic and foreign institutions.
Speakers
Many thanks to our speakers Helene Simoni, George J. Xydopoulos, Eirene-Sophia Kiapidou Ειρήνη-Σοφία Κιαπίδου, Eleni Papargyriou, Katerina Oikonomopoulou.
Lectures, Book Launches and Discussions
Watch a a tribute, in Greek, to Vassos Karagiorgis by the journalist and writer Costas Serezis, or find out more about Ruth Padel‘s latest book Daughters of the Labyrinth, or Sam Albatros book ελαττωματικό ΑΓΟΡΙ – faulty BOY.
