Dante's Commedia  

Distinguished Teaching Professor Ronald Herzman

Department: English

Funding Source: National Endowment for the Humanities

Period of Funding: October 1, 2008 – September 1, 2011

Award Total: $60,487

Project Description:

The funding supports a six-week seminar for school teachers on “Dante’s Commedia” to be team taught in Siena, Italy, building on the model provided by eight successful seminars since 1999. Dr. Herzman reviews all applications, selects the participants, and conducts several seminars and field trips as participants read Dante’s Divine Comedy

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