Course Category: Language & Literature
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Thesis Semester II: Thesis Development (Language & Literature)
This is the second of three semesters devoted to the final thesis in the graduate program in Language & Literature.
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Thesis Semester I: Thesis Preparation (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.
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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.
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The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien
John Garth delves into theories concerning geography, nationhood, and the environment to explore Tolkien’s primary and fictional worlds.
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The Story of the Hobbit
This course examines the life of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, including several important precursors of the book, works that helped establish the genre in which Tolkien was writing, and which influenced Tolkien’s own thinking.
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The Return of King Arthur
This course explores modern retellings of the Arthurian legend in novels, poetry, plays, films, short stories, and comics.
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The Potter Saga
In this course, students will discuss the ancestors to the Harry Potter phenomenon, while examining the works and traditions that inform the Harry Potter universe.
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The Meaning of Star Wars
Join Dr. Amy H. Sturgis as she explores Star Wars from its inception through its many reinventions and innovations to find its true meaning(s).
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The Life and Times of the English Epic
In this course, students will study the evolution of the English Epic over time.
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The Inklings and Science Fiction
This course covers the Inklings’ creative and personal encounters with science fiction.