ML 304
Medievalism in Science Fiction
In science fiction, echoes of the Middle Ages are everywhere you look. This course will
examine how and why our medieval past shapes our dreams of the future by looking at
novels, films, comic books, digital gaming, art, and other examples of futuristic
medievalism. Major themes discussed will include the direct use of medieval source
material, the influence of medieval romance, and the re-imagining of feudal society in
futuristic settings. We will also consider the influence of medieval material culture on
science fiction, with a specific focus on weaponry, art, and architecture.
Exclusions: ML300T.
In science fiction, echoes of the Middle Ages are everywhere you look. This course will
examine how and why our medieval past shapes our dreams of the future by looking at
novels, films, comic books, digital gaming, art, and other examples of futuristic
medievalism. Major themes discussed will include the direct use of medieval source
material, the influence of medieval romance, and the re-imagining of feudal society in
futuristic settings. We will also consider the influence of medieval material culture on
science fiction, with a specific focus on weaponry, art, and architecture.
Exclusions: ML300T.
In science fiction, echoes of the Middle Ages are everywhere you look. This course will
examine how and why our medieval past shapes our dreams of the future by looking at
novels, films, comic books, digital gaming, art, and other examples of futuristic
medievalism. Major themes discussed will include the direct use of medieval source
material, the influence of medieval romance, and the re-imagining of feudal society in
futuristic settings. We will also consider the influence of medieval material culture on
science fiction, with a specific focus on weaponry, art, and architecture.
Exclusions: ML300T.
