Legends & their Medieval Past: King Arthur, Robin Hood, Frodo Baggins, Daenerys Targaryen, and…

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The medieval world has long been a favorite setting for adaptation–from the mediums of literature, television, film, to theater, video games, historical reenactments, and more–the medieval provides seemingly limitless possibilities for representation and reimagination. But what is it about the medieval world that captivates our attention and leaves us always wanting more? How do artists’ recreations of the medieval world distort, but also shed new light on our view of the past, while simultaneously shaping our understanding of the present? In this course, students will explore these questions through in-depth analysis of popular medieval texts and modern film/television adaptations of enduring figures like King Arthur, Lancelot, Robin Hood, William Wallace, Frodo Baggins, Daenarys Targaryan, and more. Prerequisite: Any Humanities course. HIST-SHU, LIT-SHU, PHIL-SHU and HUM-SHU Fulfillment: Humanities Advanced course, Advanced Interdisciplinary course.