HUMA 444F (H01) - Travelers in the Premodern World

Hon/TravelersPremodernWorld

Durham Liberal Arts::Humanities
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  16252
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 the following students: Honors College Admit, Honors Program
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Honors course
Instructors:  Ann Zimo

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 MW 9:10am - 10:30am MURK 201

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