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ANT344 FOLKLORE & FANTASY IN POP CULT| 3 - Credit Hours

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Subject Code

ANT

Course Number

344

Department(s)

Anthropol & Cultural Studies

Academic Level (Course Level)

Undergraduate

Course Title

FOLKLORE & FANTASY IN POPULAR CULTURE: FROM MIDDLE-EARTH TO HOGWARTS

Course Description

Prerequisites: CWP 102 or equivalent, upper class standing. How J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of modern fantasy writing, based his mythology for England on the work of 18th and 19th century folklorists. Influence of the work of myth scholars, primarily Joseph Campbell, on George Lucas and other film makers in the Star Wars trilogies and similar films and television series. Creation of folk groups (fandoms) based on fantasy novels and films, especially since the rise of the Internet. Offered occasionally.

Course Types

Writing Infused Identifier

Credit Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Min

3