University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

HUMN-4030 (3) The Art of Travel

Examines the art of travel: not where to go and what to do, but rather philosophical concepts about why people travel. Areas of discussion will include exploration, discovery, escape, pilgrimage, the grand tour, expatriotism, exile, nomadism, armchair travel, and the sense of home. Materials will include books by travel writers, novels, films, essays, short stories, art, music, and historical documents. Prereq., HUMN 2000 or junior/senior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).