Clogg, Richard, A Concise History of Greece
1. Clogg, Richard, A Concise History of Greece, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002 ISBN 978 0 521 00479 9
2. Leontis, Artemis, Culture and Customs of Greece, First Edition, Greenwood Press, 2009, ISBN 978-0-313-34296-7
3. Sarrinikolaou, George. Facing Athens, First Edition, North Point Press, New York, 2004 ISBN 0 86547 699 3
Make sure you have read the books and use the sources from the books to complete the paper.
Following is the specific instruction of the paper:
Sarrinikolaou, George
“Facing Athens – encounter with the modern city”
Author is a native Athenian, who left Greece in 1980 to start a new life in USA. After more than twenty years living abroad, overwhelmed by old and sweat childhood memories, he returns to one of the worlds’ greatest cities, Athens, the birthplace of democracy, to find answers to many questions he has, in search for self discovery and a place to belong.
While day after day ex-raying the modern city of Athens he noticed the economic, social and historical forces that are shaping Athens today. His native city now faces challenges like never before, labels, stereotypes, controversies and even extremities that arise many questions and concerns about the cultural identity of Modern Greek society.
He feels lost between two different worlds, even though both are Greek: the city he grew up, knew well and left behind and the almost “foreign” city he is discovering now. Compare and contrast these two different Greek images by using the reading material of our course (Clogg, Leontis, etc) and the detailed notes provided by the author while he is exploring his native city : Athens during 1970s and Athens ready for the Olympic Games of 2004
Literature Review Guidelines:
This final assignment is a research paper designed to focus on one of the objectives of our course, Greece in a challenging world, by using the Sarrinikolaou’s book “Facing Athens”. In addition, the course material (Clogg, Leontis etc) is helpful to create the image of Greek society and lifestyle at the time when the author of the book left his native city. Incorporate economic/financial challenges Greece is facing during the current year as member of EU and Eurozone.
Please follow the guidelines while writing your book report:
The finished paper should be not shorter than 8 pages and no longer than 12 pages, including a cover page and your reference page; the finished paper must be double spaced, 12 point font, black ink, 1” margins; use a scientific style of writing, in-text citation and be as clear, concise and to the point as possible.
Structure of the Paper:
Cover Page (1 page only):
Abstract (200-250 words on a separate page): Describe the major objectives of your paper, the procedures to be followed in completing your work, and a brief summary of your results and conclusions.
Introduction (1-2 pages): it should begin with a bold statement in order to draw the reader into your paper; follow with an introduction to the research problem(s) or expository issue(s) with an explanation of your hypothesis/thesis statement; also here it can be included an introductory of the book and the author.
Background (1 page): this section contains a summary of previous work that has been conducted in this same area and clarifies the research problem and/or demonstrates your knowledge of the field
Results/Presentation (3 pages or more): here is presented the body of evidences from the reading of the book such as labels, controversies etc..; this section of the paper will contain more supporting evidence than in the background, because the assignment is a literature review. If students want to produce any data analysis, any tables, or case studies, should be included here.
Conclusions (1-2 pages or more if needed): includes a summary of your major findings and your conclusions; students are encouraged to present their personal thoughts about the problems surrounding the topic; also, restate the significance of this literature and how it will be useful in the future to you or even to others.
References (1 page): Five references minimum are required; two must be off web. The style can be of your preference, just be consistant with the same style throughout.
