EN 352 - The Divine Comedy:Dante's Itinerary to Divinity

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. This course focuses on Dante's imaginary voyage from the depths of Hell to the heights of Heaven. While reading of Dante's winding paths to divinity, students will be introduced to the richness of medieval culture, including its refi ned religious mysticism and its earthy popular traditions. Dante's use of the theological concepts of gender reversal of his time will be among the themes we will explore. The course will be taught in English translation. Prerequisite: EN 212 or permission of instructor. Offered as required.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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