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ENGL 230 - King Arthur


3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
This course examines the narrative of “England’s greatest king” through the comparative study of media (manuscript, print, film, and television) and genres (poems, novels, screenplays). Students will examine how the Arthur legend contributes to our understanding of the humanities and literary production. Topics to be explored include the human fascination for quest-narratives, the transnational contexts shaping popular mythology, and the interpretation of cultural and religious symbols in the humanities.

Course Attribute(s):
Distribution Area: Humanities

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