Module #1 Introduction to the Illyrians Overview of the Illyrian civilization, their origins, and significance in ancient history
Module #2 Geography and Territory of the Illyrians Exploration of the Illyrian homeland, including their settlements, cities, and trade routes
Module #3 Illyrian Culture and Society In-depth look at Illyrian social structures, customs, and traditions
Module #4 Illyrian Language and Alphabet Analysis of the Illyrian language, its relationship to other ancient languages, and the Illyrian alphabet
Module #5 Early Illyrian History:The Rise of the Illyrians Examination of the early history of the Illyrians, including their origins and early interactions with neighboring civilizations
Module #6 Illyrian Kingdoms and Dynasties Study of the various Illyrian kingdoms and dynasties, including their rulers and achievements
Module #7 The Illyrian Wars:Conflicts with the Greeks and Romans In-depth analysis of the Illyrian wars against the Greeks and Romans, including the causes, battles, and consequences
Module #8 The Decline of the Illyrian Kingdoms Examination of the factors that led to the decline of the Illyrian kingdoms, including internal strife, external pressure, and economic decline
Module #9 Roman Conquest and Occupation Study of the Roman conquest of Illyria, including the Romanization of the region and the impact on Illyrian culture
Module #10 The Integration of the Illyrians into the Roman Empire Analysis of the process of integration, including the role of the Illyrians in the Roman Empire and their adoption of Roman culture
Module #11 Illyrian Identity and Cultural Preservation Exploration of how the Illyrians maintained their cultural identity and preserved their traditions under Roman rule
Module #12 The Legacy of the Illyrians in the Roman Empire Examination of the significant contributions of the Illyrians to the Roman Empire, including their impact on language, architecture, and politics
Module #13 Christianization of the Illyrians Study of the conversion of the Illyrians to Christianity and its impact on their culture and identity
Module #14 The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of Slavic Peoples Analysis of the collapse of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Slavic peoples in the region
Module #15 The Illyrian Legacy in the Middle Ages Examination of the continued influence of Illyrian culture and identity in the medieval period
Module #16 The National Revival and the Rediscovery of Illyrian Heritage Study of the 19th- and 20th-century national revival movements in the Balkans and the rediscovery of Illyrian heritage
Module #17 Contemporary Illyrian Identity and Cultural Expression Exploration of modern Illyrian cultural expression, including literature, art, and folklore
Module #18 Illyrian Archaeology and Historical Sites Tour of significant Illyrian archaeological sites and historical landmarks
Module #19 Illyrian Epigraphy and Numismatics Analysis of Illyrian inscriptions and coins, including their significance for understanding Illyrian history and culture
Module #20 The Illyrians in Historical Sources Examination of the depiction of the Illyrians in ancient and medieval historical sources
Module #21 The Illyrian Diaspora and Their Descendants Study of the Illyrian diaspora and their modern-day descendants, including their cultural practices and traditions
Module #22 Comparative Analysis:Illyrians and Other Ancient Civilizations Comparison of the Illyrians with other ancient civilizations, including their similarities and differences
Module #23 The Illyrian Legacy in Modern Politics and Identity Analysis of the role of Illyrian heritage in modern politics and identity formation in the Balkans
Module #24 Challenges and Debates in Illyrian Studies Examination of ongoing debates and challenges in the field of Illyrian studies, including methodological and theoretical approaches
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Decline and Integration of the Illyrians career