You will acquire global knowledge/understanding of the political, socio-economic and cultural developments in the Byzantine Empire (324-1453); its connection with late-medieval, early-modern and contemporary cultural expressions and social problems in Greece.

Study material

• C. Mango (ed.), The Oxford History of Byzantium, Oxford U.P. 2002 (or any later edition)
• Powerpoint presentations (will be offered also on Canvas)
• Historical maps and other material on Canvas.

Time, location and price

• September - October 2024
• The exact time and date is to be announced
• P.C. Hoofthuis, room: to be announced
• cursusprijs: € 210 (AUV-leden € 189)

Important to know

• Registration deadline: 27 August 2024
• You can only audit an OUC, which means that you may only attend lectures and cannot attend seminars, take part in the examination, or obtain ECTS credits.
• The location of the lectures may change during the semester. For the current study schedule, please consult the UvA timetable website.

Lecturer

Public programme Humanities

This Open UvA Course is part of the Faculty of Humanities' public programme. Beside Open UvA Courses, the public programme also comprises special lectures and series of courses. The public programme is intended for alumni, employees looking for extra training, and all others who are interested in art, culture, philosophy, language and literature, history and religion.