Master’s Thesis: Language & Literature
This is a one-semester, three-credit course during which students will write their thesis, the culminating project for an M.A. in Language & Literature. Prerequisite: LITZ6398: Thesis Research
Thesis Planning: Language & Literature
This is a one-semester, three-credit course that consists of reading, research, and assignments completed in one-on-one consultation with a Director.
Students may register for this course only after their thesis topic is approved by the thesis coordinator.
Tolkien’s Poetry
In this class, we will examine Tolkien’s short poetic works in detail, taking a chronological look at Tolkien’s career through the window of his poetry.
Classical Myths and Legends
This course puts the myths and legends of the Classical world in their wider cultural and historical contexts.
Exploring Star Trek
Amy Sturgis boldly takes Signum where it’s never gone before: into Star Trek!
Introduction to Old English
This course provides an introduction to Old English grammar, giving students a working reading competency in the language and the chance to put that knowledge into practice.
Chaucer II: The Canterbury Tales
In this class we will study one of the great classics of English literature, The Canterbury Tales, in which we see Chaucer at the height of his poetic abilities, mixing sensitive characterization with stunningly complex storytelling.
Introduction to the Gothic Language
This course will introduce students to the basics of the Gothic language and grammar and set the language within its historical and literary context.
Sherlock, Science and Ratiocination
This course focuses on Edgar Allan Poe and Conan Doyle and how their works blended scientific method, mystery, and imagination to create the modern literature of detection.
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.
