Italy

Course Summary

Dante in Italy (ENG 325) is a special topics course designed to focus on a particular work of literature. The course will explore the connection between the culture of Florence, Italy and Dante's Commedia (The Divine Comedy). This work was written in fourteenth-century Italy about the people and politics of Florence and the broader Tuscan region, and students participating in this travel study program will explore the art, geography, culture, and history that influenced the work and were influenced by the work.

Important Dates

Travel dates will be May 26-June 10, 2013 with pre-departure course meetings held May 13-16 and 21-24.

Brief Itinerary

• The Duomo Cathedral and Museum
• Giotto's Bell Tower
• The Baptistery of San Giovanni
• Dante's House and Church
• Cooking class and olive oil tasting
• ...and much more!