Duke in Venice, Summer 2010 |
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Duke in Venice Summer Program Summer 2010 May 24 - June 22 The Duke University Office of Study Abroad, in cooperation with Venice International University, will offer a five-week, single course program in Venice, Italy in the summer of 2010. The program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to study aspects of Venetian history and culture, which have been particularly important in the shaping of European civilization. PUB POL 101/ VISUALST 190.01/ POLSCI 100Z The Art of Politics and the Politics of the Arts: Music, Art and Politics in Northern Italy, (CCI, ALP, SS) Taught in English by Professor Ken Rogerson. One course credit. This course will examine the tense and inspirational relationship between art, music and politics in northern . Students will explore examples of art and music in state-building, social and grass roots movements and revolutions, as well as how political institutions supported and encouraged artistic creation and development. The course will also make occasional field trips to opportunity to go on day trips to nearby cities such as Mantua, Padua, Ravenna, Treviso, Vincenza, and Verona . While at these locations, students can visit museums, churches, public monuments and archaeological sites. |
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