Durham
Liberal Arts :: Humanities
HUMA 444F (H01) - Travelers in the Premodern World
Hon/TravelersPremodernWorld
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16252
CRN: 16252
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
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MW | 9:10am - 10:30am | MURK 201 |
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