Italy from Dante to Petrarch 1250-1400

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Focus on the political, sexual, social, economic, religious, and cultural-ethical ideas and practices in Italy between 1250 and 1400, roughly the lives of Dante and Petrarch. Conducted primarily as a discussion seminar and will be based on assigned readings. There will be films, contextual lectures, and presentations at the beginnings of some meetings.