ENGL 44134 - Deconstructing Zorba: The Search for Identity in Modern Greek Language

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

The course will explore forms of identity as mirrored, forged or disputed in Modern Greek literature. Specific topics will include individual vs. collective identity, civilization and madness, national identity and stereotypes, gender and diaspora politics, war and political ideology. Literary works will be explored in the context of Modern Greek history as well as in relation to other national literary traditions. Authors will include C.P.Cavafy, George Seferis, Nikos Kazantzakis, Odysseas Elytis, Giannis Ritsos, Alki Zei, Rea Galanake and others.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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