Future Courses
In an effort to help students better plan their course loads as they work toward an M.A. in Language and Literature or a Graduate Diploma in Language and Literature, we are providing a preliminary list of courses for the upcoming academic year on this page.
Please note that this list is subject to change and may not reflect the final course offerings for any given semester. See all of our classes or our course archive for more information about current and past classes. You can also see our list of courses eligible for Anytime Audits or via the Signum Store.
Summer 2026 (Term begins April 27, 2026)
Registration is now open and will continue through Friday, May 8, 2026.
The Summer term will include a 1-week summer break June 22-26, 2026.
| Course | Lecturer(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Race, Gender and the Other in Tolkien (Thursdays 7PM) | Dr. Sara Brown & Dr. Christopher T. Vaccaro | Flex |
| Introduction to the Gothic Language (Tuesdays & Thursdays 8PM) | Dr. Paul Peterson & Dr. Nelson Goering | Flex |
| Foundations in Critical Reading & Research (Wednesdays 3PM) | Dr. Faith Acker & the Signum U. Faculty | Flex |
Fall 2026 Courses (Term begins Monday, August 31, 2026)
Courses in Development (titles and dates TBC)
| Course | Lecturer(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tolkien and Medievalism | Dr. Anna Smol | Live |
| Harry Potter in a Modern Context | Dr. Maggie Parke | Live |
| Tolkien & Science | Dr. Kristine Larsen | Live |
| Icelandic Sagas | Dr. Paul Peterson, Dr. Nelson Goering & Dr. Carl Edlund Anderson | Live |
| Narnia and the Art of Worldbuilding | Dr. Brenton Dickieson | Live |
Looking for more information about upcoming classes? Contact our Student Support Team.