Bordeaux: Who Am I? The Mind and Body in History

CL1091FB10 Autobiographical Writing

HI1091FB10 Introduction To The History Of The Body

Unesco named Bordeaux a World Heritage Site for its beautiful architecture and urban planning, but also because of its rich cultural legacy. The city’s most famous son, Michel de Montaigne, invented the personal essay as a literary form and even served as mayor from 1581 to 1585. On this trip, visit the château where he did most of his writing, and take another excursion to a vineyard in Saint-Emilion and the surrounding wine country. Other activities include writing and discussions, which, like our stops at museums and sites of historical importance, are designed to complement the Firstbridge courses Autobiographical Writing (where Montaigne’s essays are studied) and Introduction to the History of the Body (which examines the body across time and space).

Led by Professors Miranda Spieler and Daniel Medin

Cost: 475€ (includes round-trip train transportation, hotel accommodations with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: September 8

Late cancellation fee: 475€ Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 20 for the Fall 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.