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Course Description

Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ Part 2 | Journey through hell, purgatory and heaven guided by Dante's narrative and informed by his life, influences and major literary sources. Delve into Dante's “Divine Comedy,” exploring its structure, themes and historical context, and the poem's intricate design describing inferno, purgatorio and paradiso. Examine Dante's evolving vision of sin, moral improvement and divine understanding. $33 includes $32 fee. Note: Requires membership in Peer Learning Partnership (PLP).

Learner Outcomes

Examine the historical and cultural contexts of Dante's Divine Comedy and its significance in Western literature; Explore literary influences and sources that shaped Dante's work, as well as his own life and times; Analyze the structure and thematic elements of the Divine Comedy, including its division into Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso; Evaluate Dante's depiction of sin, moral improvement, and divine understanding through key encounters in Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven; Recognize the enduring impact and legacy of the Divine Comedy through detailed study of its narrative, poetic techniques, and philosophical themes.
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Section Title
Dantes Divine Comedy, Part 2
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2026 to May 27, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $23.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $22.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Instructors
  • John Fagan
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