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.
Spring 2026 (Term begins January 12, 2026)
Registration and the student interest poll for “with demand” courses opening soon!
| Course | Lecturer(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tolkien in Context | Dr. Sara Brown | Flex |
| Eddic Poetry in Old Norse | Live Language Seminar | Live |
| Foundations in Critical Reading & Research **with demand!** | Dr. Faith Acker & the Signum U. Faculty | Flex |
| Beowulf Through Tolkien **with demand!** | Dr. Tom Shippey & Dr. Nelson Goering | Flex |
| Introduction to Germanic Philology II **with demand!** | Dr. Nelson Goering | Flex |
Summer 2026 Courses Coming Soon!
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.