Dante, Petrarca, and Boccaccio

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This course introduces students to medieval and early modern Italian culture through voices of three of the most influential writers of the time: Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarca, and Giovanni Boccaccio. We will read and discuss selections from Dante's Vita Nuova, and Commedia, Petrarch's Canzoniere, and Boccaccio's Decameron. We will also consider the historical and ideological contexts of each work in order to get a better understanding of the complex and fascinating world(s) of these authors. Restrictions/Requirements: Completion of one 300-level Italian course.