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Dante's Inferno (Queens County)

Course Locations and Times

TermLocationOffering PeriodOffering DayOffering TimeStatus
FallRoyalty Center - 40 Enman Crescent10/03/2023 - 11/21/2023Tuesday1:00 PM - 3:30 PMClosed
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Course Details

DescriptionA study of Dante’s Inferno, the first part of his Divine Comedy. Emphasis on discussion and personal interpretation of the poem, with background information and historical context provided by the instructor.
RequirementsInterest in reading challenging texts.
ObjectivesTo understand how Dante’s work applies to our lives today. To enjoy and appreciate Dante’s poem. To learn about the historical and religious context of Dante’s poem.
Teaching ProcessDiscussion using “Shared Inquiry” model (Great Books Foundation) and lecture/presentation.
UPEI Parking Pass Required?No
Additional Costs?No
Additional Costs or InformationParticipants must purchase a copy of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri translated by John Ciardi or a copy of the Inferno translated by the same author. (Other translations are also available, but it is strongly advised that all participants use the same translation.) This may be purchased on Amazon and is available in Kindle editions for those who prefer e-books.

Course Facilitator

NameJohn Westlie
Background
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MA (University of Minnesota, PhD (Yale) in French Literature, including course work in Italian literature. Developed and taught a successful university course on the Divine Comedy and Milton’s Paradise Lost.

 
 
 
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