McGill Summer Studies in Greece (MSSG)
June 8- July 5, 2015
This June, McGill University in collaboration with the International Hellenic University, is organizing its first ever Summer Studies in Greece.
Students from McGill University, as well as those from accredited institutions around the world, have the unique opportunity to take a 3-credit course in one of Greece’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, Thessaloniki!
The summer course—HIST 462: Mediterranean and European Interconnections—will appeal to all students with an interest in the history, art history, archeology of the Classical and Hellenistic Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, as well as to those with a focus on the geopolitics of the Balkans, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.
The application process is currently ongoing and will remain open until spaces are filled or until APRIL 3, 2015.
Spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Information Sessions
Thursday, January 22, 2015 / 6-8pm - LEA 219
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 / 6-8pm - ARTS 260
Thursday, March 19, 2015 / 5:30-7pm - LEA 738
Contact us at summer [dot] greece [at] mcgill [dot] ca.
An overview of our program is available here.
Check out MSSG in the Summer Schools in Europe webpage!
HIST 462 - Course Description
The MSSG offers the following 3-credit course.
Students can choose one of the two suggested sections. Each section is comprised of four week-long seminars. Each week-long seminar is taught by a different professor.
Teaching faculty from McGill for the 2015 course will include Profs. Hans Beck and Sven-Oliver Proksch.
HIST 462 - Mediterranean and European Interconnections
Section 1
• Ancient Greek Democracy and its present legacy
• Life in an Imperial City: Byzantine and Ottoman Salonica
• Empires and Nations in the modern Mediterranean, 19th-20th century
• European and Mediterranean Revolutions since 1821
Section 2
• Alexander the Great: from Macedon to global empire
• Salonica: Multiple legacies and the politics of memory and space
• Religion and politics in SE Europe and the Middle East, 19th-20th century
• The EU and its fringes: East-Central, SE Europe and the Middle East
**For summer 2015, we will be offering a combination of the two sections. A detailed description is available here.
Excursions
As part of their coursework, students will have the opportunity to visit inner city or regional historical/archeological locations. Overall, the course includes three 1-day educational excursions and one 3-day archeological field trip to Halkidiki.
A sample of the weekly schedule can be accessed here.
Registration Process
Applications and payment of deposit are due by APRIL 3, 2015.
Full payment of the MSSG costs is due by APRIL 15, 2015.
Students wishing to participate in the McGill Summer Studies in Greece must follow the steps below:
McGill Students:
- Read the FAQ document.
- Print, complete, sign and submit in an envelope, the Application Form and the Student Acknowledgment Form to the address indicated below, by April 3, 2015.
- Pay the $150 non-refundable deposit via Student Accounts by the due date of your e-bill or by April 3, 2015 - whichever date is earlier.
- Register for HIST 462 on MINERVA, by April 15, 2015
- Pay the full cost of the Summer Studies by APRIL 15, 2015.
- Attend the Pre-departure Orientation Session. Register here.
- Complete and submit the Travel Registry form.
Non-McGill students:
- Read the FAQ document.
- Print, complete, sign, and submit in an envelope, the Application Form and the Student Acknowledgment Form to the address indicated below, by April 3, 2015.
- Pay the $150 non-refundable deposit by CERTIFIED CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER ONLY, by April 3, 2015.
- For course registration please contact us at Summer [dot] Greece [at] mcgill [dot] ca . Students from Québec universities who wish to take the summer course through the Inter-University Transfer Agreement, please read here for more information. Students from universities outside of Quebec will need to apply as Visting Students to McGill. For more information please read the FAQ and also here.
- Pay the full cost of the Summer Studies by APRIL 15, 2015. If you have received your McGill ID by April 15, 2015, the easiest way to pay is through online banking from a Canadian bank account. McGill is registered as a bill with all major Canadian banks. (see FAQ, #5). If you have not received your McGill ID by April 15, 2015, the remaining $2,750 can be paid by CERTIFIED CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER ONLY.
- Attend the Pre-departure Orientation Session at your home institution.
- Complete and submit the Travel Registry form.
No personal cheques or cash will be accepted!
Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope in person or by mail to the following address:
VILELMINI TSAGKARAKI
MCGILL SUMMER STUDIES IN GREECE
History and Classical Studies
McGill University
855 Sherbrooke West
Montreal, QC H3A 2T7[Drop off: Leacock Building, Room 712]
Cost
The cost of the McGill Summer Studies in Greece includes the following two components:
A. McGill Tuition and Fees– regular tuition and ancillary fee charges associated with the number of credits, your specific program, and fee residency. The tuition rate depends on your status of registration.- McGill students will be charged according to credits, program, and fee residency.
- Non-McGill students who are registered as Inter-University Transfer students will be charged tuition and fees at their home university [Quebec IUT http://www.mcgill.ca/summer/future-students/registering/quebec-inter-university-students ]
- Non-McGill students who are registered as special or visiting students: http://www.mcgill.ca/students/international/incoming
a. Who have Quebec fee residency will be charged the Quebec rate of tuition and fees [How to prove Quebec fee residency: http://www.mcgill.ca/legaldocuments/quebec]
b. Who do not have Quebec fee residency will be charged the self-funded rate of tuition (518.44/credit).
Students are responsible for their own airfare and any other miscellaneous costs while in Greece.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Thessaloniki, will be at 5-Star hotel Makedonia Palace, located at the center of the city, overlooking the sea view of Thermaikos Bay.
Accommodation includes:
- Shared double-occupancy
- 7 Breakfasts at the hotel
- 6 lunches at the university site and during excursions
- 5 dinners at the hotel (M-T-W-TR + 1 dinner on either days F-SA-SU)
- Free wireless Internet connection in every room and a swimming pool.
Information about the accommodation during the 4-day field trip will be available shortly.
Travel:
Travel to and from Thessaloniki, to and from airports is to be arranged individually by students.
Useful links:
Location
Why Greece?
- Rich historical and cultural heritage
- Pivotal role in the development of Ancient as well as Modern European culture and history
- At the geopolitical crossroads between 3 continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa
- Popular destination for University Summer Programs
Why Thessaloniki?
- The city of Thessaloniki, embodying both classical and modern elements, is the second largest city of the country and the economic and cultural capital of the northern part of Greece.
- Throughout time, Thessaloniki has been a crossroads for six different cultures: the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Jewish, and Greek. As a result, one can find within the city’s preserved Byzantine-Ottoman fortifications one of the most impressive concentrations of Hellenic temples, roman fora, byzantine citadel and churches, ottoman mosques and baths as well as a wide array of museums: The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the Museum of Byzantine Culture, but also more unexpected ones, like the Lazarist Museum, which has the largest collection in the world of soviet avant-garde art.
The surrounding regions propose a variety of prominent archaeological and heritage sites—many of which are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites— covering in continuity more than 2300 years of history. Among these one may mention the ancient tomb of Amphipolis; the ancient sites of Pella, Dion, Olynthos; the Macedonian tombs of Vergina; the unique monastic community of Mount Athos; the monasteries of the Meteora. - Famous for its vibrant contemporary cultural scene, Thessaloniki is the host of many international events, such as the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, which attract people from all around the world. The city also has a very strong academic community, home of the country’s largest academic institution, The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Recently, Thessaloniki was awarded the prestigious title of “European Youth Capital 2014,” after presenting its candidature program entitled “Time-Chronos,” which aims to project the city’s history and role in South Eastern Europe.
- Experience Thessaloniki from above [HD video] .
Why Joint Summer Studies with IHU?
- The International Hellenic University (IHU) is an accredited, research-focused public university offering graduate degrees in English to students from all around the world.
- Collaboration with IHU offers students the opportunity to obtain either North American OR European academic credits (ECTS)
- The joint Summer Studies program facilitates a unique international student interaction.