Overview
What you will study
Dante’s Purgatorio has been a source of fascination for a wide range of modern writers, including but not limited to both Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney. No knowledge of Dante’s Inferno (or other writing) is required, although students may enjoy reading the first section of the poem while preparing for this All smiles - discovering Dante's Purgatorio course offered by University of Cambridge . The texts will be discussed in translation and particular attention will be paid to medieval culture and the theological and ethical implications of Dante’s masterpiece.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Dante’s Purgatorio
- Samuel Beckett
- Seamus Heaney
- medieval culture
- the theological and ethical implications of Dante’s masterpiece
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature View 74 other Short Courses in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course.
- If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us.
Tuition Fee
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International
380 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
380 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.