Course Details
Country:
Italy
Institution:
External - Florence University of the Arts
Course Title:
Dante Alighieri's Florence: Readings and Cultural Walks
Course Number:
ISILDF340
Course Description:
This course will examine passages from Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy and other works in relation to the space and history of Florence. Textual analyses will be performed, unpacking the dense symbolism and motifs reflective of the intellectual and moral climate during 14th century Florence. Students will visit churches, piazzas, and palaces within the city and will examine these locations in the context of Dante's life and surrounding controversy, the accusations in his writings, the physical descriptions of the city, and the characters and historical figures present in his works. The course uses an experience-based learning approach, using Florence as the academic space for learning and engagement. Classes are held in relevant sites related to the course material. On-site learning fosters a deeper understanding of the cultural environment of Florence and how it is related to the subject of study represented by the course, allowing for academic and personal enrichment.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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