EDHD1909W: Galileo on Trial in Italy

3 CreditsFreshman SeminarFine ArtsGlobal PerspectivesGoal 7 - Human DiversityHistorical PerspectivesHumanitiesIntellectual CommunityWriting Intensive

Galileo risked his career, his freedom, and even his life for science. In this Freshman Seminar Abroad, we will learn about Galileo, the conflicts he faced, and how his discoveries forever changed the world. Over spring break, we will travel to Italy. We'll visit Pisa, home of Galileo, and climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We'll explore the city of Florence and see one of Galileo's first telescopes. In Rome, we will visit such places as the Vatican and the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, which provided the backdrop to the end of Galileo's brilliant career. While on campus, we will learn about 17th century Italy and re-enact the Trial of Galileo through debate and discussion.

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