Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit Title	GREEK-CYPRIOT DIASPORA. IDENTITIES AND DATA
Course Unit Code	ELE107
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated	4
Learning Outcomes of the course unit	By the end of the course, the students should be able to: Explain the meaning of Diaspora and migration as well Explore and analyze the reasons of migration, immigration Explore and analyze the reasons of migration, immigration Know the definitions about countries of origin and host countries Explore, identify and know all data about Greek Language and Civilization and their types all over the world Explain ethno-cultural identity and its configuration Know Greek Cypriot Diaspora and its relation with Greece and Cyprus
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Prerequisites	NONE	Co-requisites	NONE
Recommended optional program components	M. Damanakis, 2007, Identities and Education in Diaspora,Gutemberg Publications
Course Contents	-  Introduction in the terms of “ Diaspora” and “Immigration”  -  Analysis of the reasons of immigration and emigration -  Greek-Cypriot Diaspora from old days up to today -  Greece and Cyprus as countries of origin and host countries -  Problems in the countries of origin and host countries as well -  Ethno-cultural identity -  Greek and Cypriot Diaspora: education in Greek classes
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks	Greek Diaspora all over the world, 2008, Ediamme, University of Crete
References	Data of Ediamme Diaspora, University of Crete/, www.ediamme.diaspora.gr
Planned learning activities and teaching methods	The theoretical part of the course is delivered by means of lectures as well as workshops.
Assessment methods and criteria	Midterm Exam 25% Projects 25% Final Exam 50%
Language of instruction	Greek
Work placement(s)	NO