Topics in French Literature and Culture (379-0-20)

Topic

Medieval and Early Modern Travel Narratives

Instructors

Christopher John Davis
847/467-5637
1860 Campus Drive Crowe Hall #2-140

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 4-410: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Medieval and Early Modern Travel Narratives

How did pre-modern people understand their place in the world? How did they conceive of cultural difference? How did early networks of trade, pilgrimage, and exchange shape the world we live in today? This class will examine these questions through the lens of medieval and early modern accounts of travel. Our syllabus will include fictional stories of quest and exploration, early chronicles of extraordinary voyages, and historical accounts by Viking, Arab, Jewish and Christian travelers, engaged in pioneering journeys from China to Brazil. Reading and class discussions in English.

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area