ENG121D
The Many Lives of King Arthur
English
BC
Subject code
ENG
Course Number
121D
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Federico
Course Long Title
The Many Lives of King Arthur
Cross Listed Courses
Description
King Arthur is called the "once and future king," but this malleable, mythic figure in some sense always livesin the present time. Approaching Arthur as an idea as much as a man, students analyze the ways in which the Arthur story has been adapted for different literary, social, and political purposes according to the needs and desires of its changing audience. They explore the features of the Arthurian legend which make it universally compelling, including feudal loyalty and kinship, women and marriage, questing and adventure, magic and monsters, violence and warfare, and consider the fierce debate over Arthur's historical and mythical origins.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(English: Medieval), (English: Pre-1800)
INDS Program Relationship
IDCM - CMS Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
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