HUMA 444F (01) - Travelers in the Premodern World

Travelers in Premodern World

Durham Liberal Arts::Humanities
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 25 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  56548
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Travel is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. This course explores the human experience of travel using materials originating from across premodern world. Students investigate materials ranging from maps and pilgrimage accounts, to poetry and stories to understand what has compelled people to undertake the often perilous road. In the process, they consider the role of travel in cultural contact, communication, exchange, and the generation an spread of knowledge.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)
Instructors:  Ann Zimo

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 TR 9:40am - 11:00am MURK 118