Tolkien’s World of Middle-earth
In this course, students will read Tolkien’s critical essays, translations, and imaginative stories to explore how his world and his myth developed over time.
Norse Myths and Sagas
This course provides an introduction to the myths and sagas of medieval Scandinavia.
Introduction to Anglo-Saxon
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.
Literary Copernicus: The Cosmic Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft
This course explores the work of H.P. Lovecraft and his impact on literature and popular culture. Students will study the foundations of Lovecraft’s writing, the meaning behind his works, along with his cosmic vision and legacy.
The Life and Times of the English Epic
In this course, students will study the evolution of the English Epic over time.
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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
