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Faculty of Philology

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

The Faculty of Philology is comprised from four Departments. They coordinate the teaching of a specific field or fields of science corresponding to a part of the Faculty's academic subject.

Byzantine Philology and Folkloristics

The subject of study in Byzantine Philology includes Greek literature and philology from the 4th century AD to 1453, the post-Byzantine tradition, Byzantine written culture (historical and social context), and Greek Palaeography and Codicology. More

Folklore deals with expressions of folk culture in rural and urban areas, with the scientific study and teaching of literature, and with cultural management.

Linguistics

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, encompassing its structure, evolution, and usage across diverse cultures and communities. This multidisciplinary field explores the intricacies of human communication, investigating the sounds, grammar, semantics, and socio-cultural aspects that shape languages. Linguists seek to unravel the underlying principles that govern language systems, delving into the cognitive processes involved in speech and language acquisition. From syntax and phonetics to historical linguistics and sociolinguistics, the discipline offers a comprehensive understanding of how languages function and evolve over time. Linguistics plays a pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural understanding, aiding language preservation efforts, and contributing to advancements in artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Classical Philology

Classical Philology is committed to the systematic study, analysis and interpretation of ancient Greek and Latin literature in their entire temporal and thematic scope, with the aim to understand the ancient texts and their spiritual content, reconstruct their aesthetic and ideological aspects as well as exhibit their particular cultural dimensions in their historical contexts.

Classical Philology consists of Ancient Greek Philology, Latin Philology, Papyrology, Codicology and Palaeography, Epigraphy.

Modern Greek Philology

Medieval Literature (11th-15th century), the Renaissance in Crete (16th-17th century), the Modern Greek Enlightenment (18th century), 19th century Poetry and Prose, 20th century Poetry and Prose, Modern Greek Criticism, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature.