Narnia, Middle Earth and Beyond: Fantasy Realms in Literature

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Fantasy literature is dismissed, misrepresented, and devalued by some literary scholars, even though, as Ursula Le Guin notes, it is the oldest form of literary expression, the grandmother of all literature. This core literature seminar investigates several examples of "high fantasy" literature, analyzing elements of mythopoeic literature and exploring such issues as the creative imagination, philosophy, ethics, and cultural commentary that mark fantasy literature as a significant literary genre. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3