Coos Bay, OR – This spring term at Southwestern students can venture into middle earth reading The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and a few shorter works by J. R. R. Tolkien. English 262, taught by Mark Wilson, focuses on Tolkien as a 20th century author who explores the problems of evil, power, and environmental destruction.
The course is enriched by student presentations on the literature, music, and art inspired by Tolkien. Come discover how the ordinary virtues of hobbits triumph over the extraordinary power of evil. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:20 pm in Sitkum Hall, room 1, on the Coos campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Spring term classes begin March 30, 2020. For more information contact Mark Wilson at mwilson@socc.edu or call 541-888-7498. For help registering call the Student First Stop at 541-888-7352, or visit in person at Dellwood Hall.
