Beowulf in Old English
This intensive, seminar-style class will give students an opportunity to practice translating the Old English language and to become intimately familiar with the Beowulf text.
The Inklings and King Arthur
This course explores how J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and other Inklings authors interpreted the Arthurian legends in their work.
The Dystopian Tradition
This class will consider historical and current “what if?” thought experiments, including classics such as 1984 and bestsellers like The Hunger Games.
Beyond Middle-earth
Join Corey Olsen and Tom Shippey for an in-depth look at the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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.
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.
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.
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.