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USearch

Tips for using USearch

There are many different kinds of materials described on this page. To see all that the library has to offer for a specific category, use the USearch box above.

Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.

Greece

More Information About Greece and Its Cities



Another database that provides information about places is the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. It includes articles about Argentina and individual cities.

Greece

Athens

 

Films About Your Country

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The Libraries also have a lot of documentaries about other countries. These are also in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.

To see a list of films on your country of choice, use the Usearch box in the right-hand column. Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type DOCUMENTARY GREECE in the blank box and hit Enter.

Once you get your results, look down the left-hand column. Under Location, choose DVD-Non-fiction.

A sample of what we have includes:



Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
 

Greece

This page contains materials that are available to students and faculty who are involved with the Study Abroad program in Greece.

Quick Facts



The information listed here as well as the flag and map images on this page were found in the Britannica Academic database. To see the full article, click here.

Official name: Ellinikí Dhimokratía (Hellenic Republic)

Capital city: Athens


National language: Standard Modern Greek

Major religion: Greek Orthodox


 

Language Help

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  • Brush up on your language skills or learn a new language
  • 72 languages are available, including both modern and ancient Greek
  • Watch movies with subtitles
  • Practice on the go with the mobile app (available through the database for Apple and Android)

Log on here!

Suggested Readings

Here are a few titles that we recommend for reading. Many others are available in the USearch system.

Che Committed Suicide by Petros Markaris (ebook)

The Complete World of Greek Mythology by R.G.A. Buxton

The Curse of the Ancient Greeks by Faris Nejad

The Iliad by Homer (ebook)

The Late Night News by Petros Markaris

The Odyssey by Homer (ebook)

Red Dyed Hair by Kostas Mourselas

Zone Defence by Petros Markaris
 

Travel Guides

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  • Plan your free time!
  • Large collection in the Richter Library
  • These can be borrowed
Some of the titles we have are:

Greece (Lonely Planet)

Frommer's Athens and the Greek Islands

Your libraries are here to help!

Even when you are abroad, there are librarians available to help you and library materials that you can use.

Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.

Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.

Also, as a student at your university in Greece, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!

Greece

Watch a Movie!

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One way to brush up on your language skills is by watching foreign language movies. Movies are also a good way to learn about a country.

We have a large selection available in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.

Here are a few examples of what we have:

Alexis Zorbas = Zorba the Greek

Alpeis - Alps
     or Streaming

An = What If

Attenberg
     or Streaming

Kynodontas = Dogtooth
     or Streaming

Loufa Kai Parallagē: Seirēnes Sto Aigaio = Sirens in the Aegean

Nyfes = Brides

Politiki Kouzina = A Touch of Spice

To Agori TroÌ„ei to PhageÌ„to Tou Pouliou = Boy Eating the Bird’s Food 

Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.

Newspapers

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Inform yourself on current topics!

Databases with newspapers from Greece

Lexis Nexis Academic

Access World News

This includes the Athens News Agency
as well as other sources

Need more help?

Terri Robar