Dr. Silvana Greco

Professor

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Biography

Silvana Greco is an academic sociologist residing between Berlin, Milan, and Castiglione delle Stiviere. She is the author of several books and curates art exhibitions. She has been appointed as an honorary professor of Jewish sociology at Freie Universität Berlin in December 2023. Greco completed her master's degree in economics at Bocconi University in Milan in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in sociology in 2005, and a post-doctorate habilitation in sociology in 2021 at Technische Universität Dresden. Over her 30 years of experience, she has engaged in social research and 20 years of teaching at various universities, including Freie Universität Berlin and Università della Svizzera Italiana. She has vital roles in cultural activities, showcasing contemporary art and scholarly conferences as the vice president of Fondazione Palazzo Bondoni Pastorio. She has published numerous articles and participated in international conferences, focusing on Jewish identity, culture, and sociology.

Research Interests

Sociology of Judaism Jewish Identity in the Diaspora Jewish Culture from the Renaissance to the 21st Century Jewish Theater Holocaust Biographies of Jewish Women Artists History of Sociology Marketing

Experience

Honorary Professor of Jewish Sociology

2023-12-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Appointed as honorary professor specializing in Jewish sociology.

Private Lecturer in Sociology

2022-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Dresden • Dresden

Lectured on topics related to sociology, particularly about Jewish studies.

Curator

2010-01-01 — Present

Fondazione Palazzo Bondoni Pastorio • Castiglione delle Stiviere

Responsible for conceiving and coordinating cultural activities including museums and art exhibitions.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.