9.02. Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

A. Bachelor Degree Programme in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2013]

Compulsory Modules 1: Orientation Period

Module 1a: Elements of Byzantine Studies

• 090086 VO Introduction to Byzantine Studies

Module 1b: Elements of Modern Greek Studies

• 090079 VO Introduction to Modern Greek Studies
• 090117 UE Modern Greek I

Compulsory Modules 2: Language

Module 2a: Ancient and Medieval Greek

• 090035 VO Einführung in die griechische Sprache I
• 090113 UE Medieval Greek

Module 2b: Modern Greek

• 090116 UE Modern Greek II
• 090118 UE Modern Greek III

Compulsory Modules 3: Basic Knowledge and Techniques

Module 3a: Byzantine Studies

• 070196 VO [ en ] History of the Middle Ages, ca. 300 to ca. 1500
• 080063 VO ( STEOP ) STEOP: Introduction to Iconography
• 090010 KU Exercise in Editorial Technique (Epigraphy or Papyrology)
• 090087 UE Scientific Working in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies
• 090096 VO Social History of Byzantium
• 090104 VO Economic, Social and Cultural History (Byz.)
• 090114 UE The Empire of Trebizond (1204-1461) - history and culture
• 090119 UE Byzantine Studies (UE) - Geschichten und Geschichte
• 090120 VO The Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages (7th to 15th Century)

Module 3b: Modern Greek Studies

• 070404 VO Eastern European History
• 090081 VO Greek History Part I - 1453 - 1821
• 090087 UE Scientific Working in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies
• 090106 VO Catalogues, Lists and (literary) Canones
• 090112 VO [ en ] The Beginnings of the Modern Greek State, 1830 - 1870
• 090123 UE [ en ] Greek Nuclear Science and the Cold War

Compulsory Modules 4: Advanced Knowledge and Techniques

Module 4a: Preparatory Seminars

• 090100 PS The West and Byzantium: Introductory seminar to an upcoming exhibition - an Introduction to the Sources
• 090107 PS [ en ] Greece during the Cold War (1947 - 1990)

Module 4b: Seminars and Bachelor Thesis

• 080039 SE Seminar: Byzantine Art under the Komnenian Dynasty (1081-1185)
• 080067 SE Seminar: Between Romans and Carolingians: The Late Antique Period in the Rhine-Meuse-Region
• 090084 SE The Politics of Film Production in Greece - A History
• 090102 SE Byzantine Literature (SE)

B. Master Degree Programme in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2013]

Compulsory Module 1: Courses in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

• 090081 VO Greek History Part I - 1453 - 1821
• 090096 VO Social History of Byzantium
• 090104 VO Economic, Social and Cultural History (Byz.)
• 090114 UE The Empire of Trebizond (1204-1461) - history and culture
• 090115 UE Greek Reading
• 090120 VO The Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages (7th to 15th Century)
• 090123 UE [ en ] Greek Nuclear Science and the Cold War

Alternative Compulsory Modules 1: Byzantine Studies

Module 2.1: Auxiliary Sciences and Art History

• 090114 UE The Empire of Trebizond (1204-1461) - history and culture

Module 3.1: Master Seminars

• 010048 FS [ en ] "Sion, mother of all Churches" - The History, Theology and Liturgy of Christians in Jerusalem and Palestine
• 080039 SE Seminar: Byzantine Art under the Komnenian Dynasty (1081-1185)
• 080067 SE Seminar: Between Romans and Carolingians: The Late Antique Period in the Rhine-Meuse-Region
• 090102 SE Byzantine Literature (SE)

Module 4.1: Study Trip

Alternative Module 5.1a: Foreign Languages

Alternative Module 5.1b: Further Courses in Byzantine Studies

• 080039 SE Seminar: Byzantine Art under the Komnenian Dynasty (1081-1185)
• 080067 SE Seminar: Between Romans and Carolingians: The Late Antique Period in the Rhine-Meuse-Region
• 090100 PS The West and Byzantium: Introductory seminar to an upcoming exhibition - an Introduction to the Sources
• 090102 SE Byzantine Literature (SE)
• 090114 UE The Empire of Trebizond (1204-1461) - history and culture
• 090119 UE Byzantine Studies (UE) - Geschichten und Geschichte
• 090120 VO The Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages (7th to 15th Century)

Module 6.1: Research Seminar

• 090101 PV Research Seminar
• 090124 PV Research Seminar

Alternative Compulsory Modules 2: Modern Greek Studies

Module 2.1: Advanced Courses in Modern Greek Studies

• 090081 VO Greek History Part I - 1453 - 1821
• 090106 VO Catalogues, Lists and (literary) Canones
• 090123 UE [ en ] Greek Nuclear Science and the Cold War

Module 3.1: Master Seminars

• 090084 SE The Politics of Film Production in Greece - A History

Module 4.1: Study Trip

Alternative Module 5.1a: Foreign Languages

Alternative Module 5.1b: Further Courses in Modern Greek Studies

• 090107 PS [ en ] Greece during the Cold War (1947 - 1990)
• 090115 UE Greek Reading
• 090123 UE [ en ] Greek Nuclear Science and the Cold War

Module 6.1: Research Seminar

• 090101 PV Research Seminar
• 090124 PV Research Seminar

C. Complementary Study Programmes (Minor) in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2013]

Complementary Programme 1: Byzantine History and Culture

• 090086 VO Introduction to Byzantine Studies
• 090096 VO Social History of Byzantium
• 090104 VO Economic, Social and Cultural History (Byz.)
• 090113 UE Medieval Greek
• 090114 UE The Empire of Trebizond (1204-1461) - history and culture
• 090119 UE Byzantine Studies (UE) - Geschichten und Geschichte
• 090120 VO The Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages (7th to 15th Century)

Complementary Programme 2: Modern Greek History and Culture

• 090081 VO Greek History Part I - 1453 - 1821
• 090106 VO Catalogues, Lists and (literary) Canones
• 090112 VO [ en ] The Beginnings of the Modern Greek State, 1830 - 1870

Complementary Programme 3: Modern Greek Language and Culture

• 090079 VO Introduction to Modern Greek Studies
• 090116 UE Modern Greek II
• 090117 UE Modern Greek I

D. Bachelor Degree Programme in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2011]

I. Pflichtmodulgruppe Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (STEOP)

B1: Basics of Byzantine Studies

Basics of Modern Greek Studies

Language I: Modern Greek. Basis

Eingangsphase (nicht Bestandteil der STEOP)

B 2: "Sprache I: Neugriechisch. Aufbau"

B 3: "Sprache II: Altgriechisch"

II. Core Competencies

B4: History and Literature 1 - Basis

B5: History and Literature 2 - Advanced Courses

B6: Language III: Medieval Greek and Modern Greek Advanced Studies

B7: Additional Fields of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

III. Perspectives and Reflection

B 8: Special Issues in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

B 9: Transdisciplinary Competence

B 10: Practical Field - General Occupational Competence

IV. Final Stage

B 11: Bachelor's Papers

E. Master Degree Programme in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2008]

I. Basics and Methods

bn 1: Byzantine History and Greek History of Modern Times

bn 2: Greek Language and Literature of the Middle Ages and Modern Times

II. Groups of Alternative Modules

II./A - Byzantine Studies

b3: Byzantine Ancillary Sciences

b4: Master Seminars in Byzantine Studies

b5: Byzantine Art

• 080039 SE Seminar: Byzantine Art under the Komnenian Dynasty (1081-1185)
• 080067 SE Seminar: Between Romans and Carolingians: The Late Antique Period in the Rhine-Meuse-Region

b6: Field Trip

b7: Modern Languages in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

II./B - Modern Greek Studies

n3: Theory and Research in Modern Greek Studies

n4: Archive Science and Post-Byzantine/Modern Greek Art

n5: Advanced Language Competence in Modern Greek

n6: Field Trip

n7: Neighbouring Languages of Modern Greek

F. Complementary Study Programmes (Minor) Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies [Version 2008]

CSP1 Greek Culture and History of Modern Times

CSP2 Byzantine Culture