Course Descriptions

LOTH World

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Arthurian Legends Elizabethan Era Holland & the Dutch Norse Mythology

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Arthurian Legends: Monday 7:00 PM EST Instructor: Jane Scott: suthrnlady_la@yahoo.com Contact Information: ICQ#: 2231761 Class Size limit: 15 Materials Needed: The Arthurian Handbook (Paperback) ISBN#: 0815320817 Authors: Geoffrey Ashe, Norris J. Lacy, Debra N. Mancoff Publisher: Garland Publishing Oct. 1997 King Arthur - History and the Arthurian Legend - From Britannia Travels (Website): http://britannia.com/history/arthur/ It's **very important** to have this book the 1st day of class, which is scheduled for January 7, 2002. Course Outline: The Arthurian Legends has been a source of conversations for many, many years. So many questions to answer - Did Camelot really exist? Was there a Lady of the Lake? Was there such a place as Avalon? What about the search for the Holy Grail? Did King Arthur really exist? - These are just a few of the many questions we will be covering in this class. If you have always been fascinated with the legends of King Arthur, then this class is for you.

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Elizabethan Era: Monday 9:00 PM EST Instructor: Jane Scott: suthrnlady_la@yahoo.com Contact Information: ICQ#: 2231761 Class Size limit: 20 Materials Needed: The only material needed for this course is: "The Life of Elizabeth I" by author B. Alison Weir/Alison Weir. The Life of Elizabeth I (Paperback) ISBN#: 0345425502 Publisher: Ballatine Books Nov. 1999 (5 Star Rating!) It's **very important** to have this book the 1st day of class, which is scheduled for January 7, 2002. Course Outline: This class will review & discuss the life and times of Queen Elizabeth I. She was considered one of the most influential sovereigns England has ever known. Through the use of the book listed for this class, we will dispel the myths and examine contradictions about this enigmatic figure.

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Holland & the Dutch: Thursday 10:00 AM EST Instructor: Karin: wynkar@planet.nl YahooMsgr: wynkar Class Size limit: 15 Course Outline: An introduction to the Netherlands, culture, folklore and some elementary knowledge of the Dutch language.

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Norse Mythology: Tuesday 12:00 PM EST Instructor: Sabine: moonchild_auryn@yahoo.com Class Size limit: 20 Materials Needed: Students will be required to do extensive online-research on the various topics on Norse Mythology I will assign, for class preparations, homeworks and exams. I would also recommend reading the book 'Rhinegold' by Stephan Grundy; ISBN 0-55356-9457 Unfortunately, the book is out of print, but students probably can borrow it from their local library or try purchasing it for cheap at: http://www.half.com (the paperback edition) This book is a modern approach to the Norse myths of the Rhinegold and the Nibelungen-saga, and is easier to follow than the original works of Norse Mythology. Course Outline: In this class, we will venture into the mystical world of Norse Mythology and learn about it's gods and goddesses, (e.g. Wotan, Freya, Loki, Thor); their relations between each other and the human world; their adventures and the influence of Nordic Mythology on past, more recent, (e.g. the operas of Richard Wagner, 'Lord of the Rings' writer J.R.R. Tolkien' works), and present times. Special focus will be given on the myths of the 'Rhinegold' and the 'Nibelungen-saga,' and the connections between Norse mythology and the music/operas of Richard Wagner, (he e.g. composed the 'Ring Cycle,' after the myth of the 'Rhinegold/Nibelungen-saga')

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