Overview

Cyprus has been conquered and colonized various times during its 11000-year history. The Middle Ages was a glorious period for Cyprus starting with the division of the Roman Empire into an Eastern and Western half. Cyprus, as part of the Eastern Empire, accepted successive Byzantine and Latin conquerors who settled on the island and ruled it with their own principles and values, influencing its history, art, and culture.

This 6-day course is addressed to teachers, school staff and adults who have particular interest in history and art. Participants will have the opportunity to enrich their historical background; explore the island and visit monuments and museums. Discussions, site visits and group work will encourage sharing knowledge and finding commonalities with the history of their country. This will lead to a wider understanding of the history of Europe. There is also the possibility to extend the course to 7-day.

The cost for 6-day course is 480 euro and for 7-day course is 560 euro. It includes course fees, course material, entrance to museums and tours.

Objectives

During the course, participants will:
• be informed about the history of wine in Cyprus
• search for myths and legends in various historical places related with wine the god of wine Dionysus
• examine how the wine became important part in the Cypriot diet
• find common historical and cultural links with other civilizations
• explore archaeological sites, monuments and museums
• explore monasteries with long tradition in wine production, as and wineries
• experience the culture and traditions of the island

Methodology

The working methods that are used are highly practical and participatory. The experiential method is used to encourage the search for contemporary pedagogical theories and teaching approaches. The hands-on approach is used to examine real examples, case studies, surveys and simulations. The group activities foster mutual learning, cooperation and collaboration between participants. The discussions encourage sharing ideas, intercultural dialogue and the exchange of good practices between the participants. Social, networking and cultural activities give participants the opportunity to establish professional cooperation and links with teachers, staff, schools and organisations in Europe. At the end of the course, participants fill in an e-questionnaire for evaluation.

Preparation

After confirming registration, participants will be informed about the details of the course (arrival, daily programme). Participants will be able to introduce themselves and bring a few examples of routines and practices that they apply to their teaching.

Course Schedule

DAY 1

• Medieval Times (4th c. – 15th c. AD)
• Early Christian (395 AD- mid 7th c. AD)
• Byzantine –Arab raids (mid 7th c. – 965 AD)

DAY 2

Visit to
• The Limassol historical center
• The Limassol Medieval Castle
• The Carob Mill Museum

DAY 3

• Byzantine –Arab raids (mid 7th c. – 965 AD)
• Period of Arab raids (7th c -10th c. AD)
• Byzantine (965 AD- 1191 AD)

DAY 4

• Frankish period (1191 – 1489 AD)
• Ottoman Period (1571-1878 AD)
• Visit to the Medieval castle and Museum

DAY 5

Visit to
• The Nicosia Historical center
• The Cyprus handicraft Center
• Leventis Museum
• The green line between the two communities
• Venetian Period (1489-1571 AD)

DAY 6

• British period (1878 -1960 AD)

DAY 7 (optional)

TOUR TO PAPHOS TOWN
It includes a tour with 5-stops (9:00 am– 5:00 pm) 5:00 pm)
•Tomb of the kings
•Catacomb of Agia Solomoni
•Paphos Archaeological Park with Roman mosaics
•Paphos Medieval Castle and port
•Petra tou Romiou (The birthplace of Aphrodite)

Courses Fees

480 euro (6-day) & 560 euro (7-day)

Included:  course fees, course materials, tours, museum tickets. 

Offers on request for longer trainings.

Sessions

• 01.02.2025 – 06.02.2025
• 29.03.2025 – 03.04.2025
• 14.06.2025 -19.06.2025
• 23.08.2025 – 28.08.2025
• 01.11.2025 – 06.11.2025