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Current and Upcoming Online Courses

The Life and Times of the English Epic

In this course, students will study the evolution of the English Epic over time.

Eddic Poetry in Old Norse

This course focuses on reading selections from this poetic literature in Old Norse, providing students with the opportunity practice their skills in translating the Old Norse language.

Science Fiction, Part 2

Science Fiction, Part II

Join award-winning scholar Dr. Amy H. Sturgis as she explores the ways in which the literature of science fiction over time has asked the question: “What if?”

The Gothic Tradition

The Gothic Tradition

This course will investigate the fascinating and subversive Gothic imagination, identify the historical conditions that have inspired it, and consider how it has developed across time and place and medium.

Tolkien & Tradition

This course helps students learn to evaluate Tolkien’s works both individually and comparatively, judging them in the context of each other as well as of their sources.

Introduction to Theory, Research and Writing

This course will introduce students to MLA citation style, standard bibliographic and research practices, literary theories of the later 20th century, and possible scholarly directions in the 21st century.

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I don’t normally enjoy controversy. However, I really do like being in a place in which liking Webster’s more than O.E.D. is inflammatory.

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Brilliant session on the beauty and majesty of the Gothic language on the Philology through Tolkien class with Nelson Goering – spending the rest of the evening curled up with Joseph Wright’s Primer of the Gothic Language.

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First time in my educational life I’ve ever been bitter about Spring Break. I’d rather be in class right now!

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Honest, if you haven’t started at least auditing these courses yet, put Signum onto your calendar this summer!!! You’ll be glad you did!

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I’ve always enjoyed writing papers, but never half as much as I enjoy writing them for Signum. I still can’t get over that I get to write about elves and hobbits!

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I have greatly enjoyed Modern Fantasy so far. Dr. Olsen’s lectures have led me to appreciate these works in ways that a casual reading would not have allowed.

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“Keeping tuition low is one small way we can begin changing the way education works!”

Dr. Corey Olsen – President, Signum University

Oct. 31, 2015

 

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