Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Modern Languages & Cultures - Italian
Course Section Listing Course Course Title Term Credits Status
COURSE_SECTION-3-185627 ITAL 196-1 Dante's Divine Comedy, Pt2 Spring 2025 4.0 Open
Schedule:
Day Begin End Location Start Date End Date
MW 325 PM 440 PM 01/21/2025 05/11/2025
Enrollment: Enrolled     
8 		Capacity     
18
Co-Located: AHST 198-1, CLTR 253D-1 (P), ENGL 205A-1, ENGL 405A-1, HIST 136-1, ITAL 196-1, ITAL 221-1, RELC 198-1
Instructors: Donatella Stocchi-Perucchio
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Description: The second of a sequence of two, the course approaches 'The Divine Comedy' both as a poetic masterpiece and as an encyclopedia of medieval culture. Through a close textual analysis of the second half of 'Purgatorio' and the entirety of 'Paradiso,' students learn how to approach Dantes poetry as a vehicle for thought, an instrument of self-discovery, and a way to understand and affect the historical reality. They also gain a perspective on the Biblical, Christian, and Classical traditions as they intersect with the multiple levels of Dantes concern, ranging from literature to history, from politics to government, from philosophy to theology. A visual component, including illustrations of the 'Comedy' and multiple artworks pertinent to the narrative, complements the course. Class format includes lectures, discussion, and a weekly recitation session. Intensive class participation is encouraged. No prerequisites. Freshmen are welcome. Part of the Dante Humanities Cluster.
Offered: Fall Spring
Course Section Listing Course Course Title Term Credits Status
COURSE_SECTION-3-169910 ITAL 196-1 Dante's Divine Comedy, Pt2 Spring 2024 4.0 Open
Schedule:
Day Begin End Location Start Date End Date
MW 325 PM 440 PM 01/17/2024 05/11/2024
Enrollment: Enrolled     
6 		Capacity     
18
Co-Located: AHST 198-1, CLTR 253D-1 (P), ENGL 205A-1, ENGL 405A-1, HIST 136-1, ITAL 196-1, ITAL 221-1, RELC 198-1
Instructors: Donatella Stocchi-Perucchio
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Description: The second of a sequence of two, the course approaches 'The Divine Comedy' both as a poetic masterpiece and as an encyclopedia of medieval culture. Through a close textual analysis of the second half of 'Purgatorio' and the entirety of 'Paradiso,' students learn how to approach Dantes poetry as a vehicle for thought, an instrument of self-discovery, and a way to understand and affect the historical reality. They also gain a perspective on the Biblical, Christian, and Classical traditions as they intersect with the multiple levels of Dantes concern, ranging from literature to history, from politics to government, from philosophy to theology. A visual component, including illustrations of the 'Comedy' and multiple artworks pertinent to the narrative, complements the course. Class format includes lectures, discussion, and a weekly recitation session. Intensive class participation is encouraged. No prerequisites. Freshmen are welcome. Part of the Dante Humanities Cluster.
Offered: Fall Spring