Writing the Mediterranean

3 Credits

Aims to introduce students to Mediterranean landscapes and cityscapes, and serves as a map for possible journeys, inspiring works--poetry, fiction and nonfiction--by students. As a starting historical point, the course explores the idea of Mediterraneaness, and its contemporary politics, society, culture, identities and languages. By reading the most exciting and best-known literary works inspired by major Mediterranean cities (Marseilles, Venice, Dubrovnik, Alexandria, Thessaloniki, Istanbul etc.) students will attain an awareness of the richness and complexity of the region, while exploring their voice and vision, and becoming active and engaged writers.