VENICE AND THE MODERN GREEK WORLD

The course aims to provide a basic knowledge of the historical, literary, artistic, economic, and cultural relations between Venice and the Greek-speaking world from the Byzantine era to the contemporary age. This will be achieved by analyzing written, oral, and artistic-documentary evidence in a systematic comparison with Greek traces within the lagoon city and its territory.

Reference will be made to methodologies for analyzing cultural objects (literary, visual, and performing arts); specific approaches will be applied to understand the historical-cultural evolutionary processes of the interconnections between Venice and the Greek-speaking world, also assessing the weight and significance of literary and linguistic history.

### Applying Knowledge and Understanding:

* Ability to contextualize the historical, linguistic, artistic, literary, and geographical framework;
* Ability to apply analytical methodologies to understand the society and culture that produced the specific historical-artistic and cultural identity of Venice, as well as Venetian evidence in Greek-speaking lands;
* Ability to understand a historical-artistic and literary context and to discuss it using appropriate language and scientific methodology;
* Ability to handle historical sources within a framework of adequate critical contextualization and in relation to different cultures in their specific evolutions;
* Ability to independently initiate in-depth studies on specific cases.

The course aims to introduce the main historical phases; students will therefore be guided through the analysis of the major periods in the relations between Venice and the Greek-speaking world.

Through active attendance of the course, use of the Moodle platform, analysis of the proposed bibliography, study of the assigned texts, and, above all, through individual study, students are expected to:

1. Acquire basic knowledge of the importance of political relations with Greek-speaking territories for the development of the Venetian economy and culture;
2. Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding in a critical manner;
3. Acquire adequate skills to both devise and sustain arguments to solve problems;
4. Demonstrate the ability to gather and interpret data deemed useful for making autonomous judgments, including reflections on related social, scientific, or ethical issues;
5. Be able to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
6. Develop the learning skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy.

"Interest in the cultural, economic, and linguistic history of Venice, and the Greek and Mediterranean world.

The course will be divided into two cycles, an introductory one and an in-depth one:

1. Critical presentation of the main historical phases
2. In-depth studies:

a. Origins
b. Venice before the discovery of America
c. Venice and the Greeks in the 16th-17th centuries
d. Venice and the Greeks in the 18th century up to 1797
e. From the fall of the Republic to the Kingdom of Italy
f. Venice and the Greeks from the 19th century to the beginning of the 3rd millennium

Educational activities utilizing material developed within the "Archaeoschool for the future" project, on the www.eduopen.org platform, MOOC: 'Anche le pietre parlano' (*Even stones speak*).

The course will be structured as follows:

* 6 lecture-based classes using PowerPoint presentations, for a total of 12 hours;
* 8 field lectures in the 'Greek places of Venice', for a total of 16 hours.

Nicol, Donald M. (1988). Byzantium and Venice: A Study in Diplomatic and Cultural Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Burke, Ersie The Greeks of Venice, 1498-1600 : Immigration, settlement, and integration, Turnhout, Brepols, 2016, xxvi-239 p.
Zanou, Konstantina (2018), Transnational Patriotism in the Mediterranean, 1800-1850: Stammering the Nation
Moennig, Ulrich (2023) Venice – The City which Gave Birth to Modern Greek Literature, Libri, storie, persone e parole fra Venezia e la Grecia
Miscellanea di scritti in memoria di Mario Vitti, ECF, Venice

The assessment of expected learning outcomes is conducted through written and oral examinations, designed to evaluate the acquisition of knowledge and skills developed during the course lectures. Attendance is highly recommended.

The written exam, which lasts a total of three hours, consists of producing a short essay or commentary on one topic chosen from three options based on the material covered in class.
The oral exam consists of an interview on the topics covered in class, explored in greater depth through individual study of the recommended bibliography.
Both components (written and oral) must be passed.

written and oral

The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

The final grade, which encompasses both the written and oral components, is awarded on a 30-point scale. The exam is passed with a grade ranging from 18 to 30, distributed as follows:

* **18 to 24:** if the student has presented the chosen topic in written form with a satisfactory level of maturity and has orally explained the course content (answering four to five open-ended questions), demonstrating sufficient knowledge.
* **25 to 28:** if the student has presented the chosen topic in written form with a mature approach and has orally explained the course content (answering four to five open-ended questions), demonstrating a good grasp of the material and critical analysis skills, thanks also to the individual study of the recommended bibliography.
* **29 to 30:** if the student has presented the chosen topic in written form in an excellent manner and has orally explained the course content (answering four to five open-ended questions) with confidence, fluency, and excellent skills in critical analysis and comparative evaluation, thanks also to the individual study of the recommended bibliography and any further independent research.

Students who achieve a grade between 27 and 30 have acquired the ability to analyze complex information and are capable of forming judgments while being fully aware of the social, ethical, and cultural implications.

The professor will present each specific teaching unit in class using PowerPoint and digital tools.

The course also includes guest lectures with specialists and targeted field trips to sites connected to the Greek presence in Venice.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development