LING 5.03 Languages of Middle-Earth

This class approaches Tolkien’s writings from the standpoint of his languages, with special focus on the Elvish languages Quenya and Sindarin. We will consider the ways in which Tolkien’s invented languages and his invented world interact to create a quality of verisimilitude that has done much ensure the enduring popularity of his writings and of derivative works. We will also discuss invented languages not just in Tolkien’s works, but in imaginative literature in general.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:LIT; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Linguistics