Course Description
A systematic attempt to explore the many facets of J. R. R. Tolkien's creation (relying on the books, not the movies). We examine Tolkien's world-building, his use of language, his theology of "subcreation", and facets of his life and professional work as a philologist. It is intended to be a fun course that will nevertheless open the doors to the variety of creative literary discourse.
Instructor: Bruce McMenomy
Starts: June 16, 2015
Ends: August 11, 2015
Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET
Tuition: $200.00
Textbooks and Materials
This item is required:
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again , Authors: J. R. R. TolkienISBN: 0618002219
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
This item is required:
The Lord of the Rings , Authors: J. R. R. TolkienISBN: 0618640150
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: Any edition will suffice.
This item is recommended but not required and its use is optional:
The Silmarillion , Authors: J. R. R. TolkienISBN: 0345325818
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: Not required, but the next logical step after reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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