Hon/Travel in Premodern World
Durham
Liberal Arts::Humanities
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20
Term:
Fall 2025
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Full Term (08/25/2025
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12/08/2025)
CRN:
14913
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.
Section Comments: Open only to new freshman in June. Continuing students who will be freshmen or sophomores in the fall may register when Webcat registration re-opens in mid-Jul.
Only listed classes in section: Freshman
Only the following students:
Honors College Admit, Honors Program
Instructors:
Ann Zimo
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | 12/8/2025 | MW | 9:10am - 10:30am | MURK 201 |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
|---|---|
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MEDIEVAL TRAVEL+TRAVELERS
20
by ROMANO
Required
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