REL 5354 - Tolkien the Mythmaker

Institution:

St. Francis College

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A study of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, drawing out their implications for modern culture, ethics, religion and the philosophy of the imaginative art that Tolkien called "myth" or"fantasy." Tolkien was a scholar of the languages and literatureof northern Europe. He was also the author of a large body of myth and legend which is the context for the story of The Lord of the Rings, as well as essays, poetry, and shorter narratives. All of these disclose varied facets of the complex and profound mind of a singular visionary, and give insight into his vast appeal. Prerequisite: The student must have read The Lord of the Rings in its entirety (excluding the Appendices). Open only to Honors Students. 3 Credits. Offered as needed. Day.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfc.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 522-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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