FYS 1203 - Goblins, Hobbits & Magicians

Credits: 4
“It was in fairy-stories that I first divined the potency of words and the wonder of things…” J.R.R. Tolkien. Once widely panned, fantasy literature is now recognized as a worthwhile vehicle for exploring the deepest philosophical and spiritual questions. Over the course of the semester, we’ll look at selections from both the seminal and more esoteric work of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and related writers. In the process, we will enter into the authors’ worlds and respond through critical essays, creative writing responses, and multimedia assignments.
Offered: Fall only, on demand
McDaniel Plan: First-Year Seminar; Creative Expression