Course Category: Published Lectures
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Race, Gender, and the Other in Tolkien’s Middle-earth
This course explores the issues of race, sexuality, gender, and Othering in the mythological legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Ursula K. Le Guin: Worldbuilder
This course explores the major science fiction and fantasy works of Ursula K. Le Guin, how they relate to her literary theories and social interests, and how she envisioned and revisioned the worlds of her imagination.
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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 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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Norse Myths and Sagas
This course provides an introduction to the myths and sagas of medieval Scandinavia.
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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.
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Lewis & Tolkien
In this course, students will examine the friendship and works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and their influence upon each other.
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Language Invention Through Tolkien
This course will explore language invention through the works of the greatest and most prolific inventors of language for fictional works and world building – J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Introduction to the Gothic Language
This course will introduce students to the basics of the Gothic language and grammar and set the language within its historical and literary context.