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08-14-2002, 02:52 PM | #1 | |
Elven Loremaster
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Houston Rice University offers Continuing Ed Tolkien class
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien are invited to take a continuing education course taught by Tolkien scholar Dr. Jane Chance.
"Behind the Film: The Mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth" is an evening class being offered at Houston's Rice University this Fall. The class will be taught by noted medievalist and Tolkien scholar Dr. Jane Chance. The class runs from September 24 through November 5. There will be sessions over six Tuesdays plus one Wednesday (October 2). Hours are 7:30 to 9:00 PM. The course fee is $125 per registration with a discount price of $115 for multiple registrations. Fees should be confirmed with the university. Dr. Chance, who is Professor of English and Medieval Studies, will cover topics such as "Ethnic diversity and Imperial Arrogance: J.R.R. Tolkien and Postcolonial Issues", "A chance meeting, as we say in Middle-earth", and others. A full course description is available at the Rice University Web site. Quote:
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