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Course Description

Dantes Divine Comedy, Part 1 | Journey through hell, purgatory and heaven guided by Dantes narrative and informed by his life, influences and major literary sources. Delve into Dantes Divine Comedy, exploring its structure, themes and historical context, and the poems intricate design describing Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. Examine Dantes evolving vision of sin, moral improvement and divine understanding. $33 includes $32 fee. Note: Requires membership in Peer Learning Partnership (PLP). Biannual membership is $30.

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 a detailed study of its narrative, poetic techniques, and philosophical themes.
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