Arthurian Traditions (01/10)

[godinakilt.livejournal.com]

[[I have some OOC notes about the class and a class info post for assignments and readings for you. And yeah, I know I used it last time, but it's a good assignment.]]

"Madainn mhath dhuibh," Camulus intones to the class. "Good morning to you. This is Arthurian Traditions and I am Camulus your god. In this class you will be studying all aspects of the legends of Arthur, from their beginnings to modern times in this timeline. We will begin with the Celtic origins of the Arthurian legend and through medieval sources, looking at how it has evolved and changed. If we have time at the end of the semester we will look at Victorian resurgances of the legend, and maybe some of the earlier Welsh romances about peripheral figures in the Arthurian tales.

Before we begin, I wish for you to marshal your knowledge of the subject by preparing for next class a short paper, minimum of half a page, beginning with the words, 'I am Arthur, King of the Britons.'" He pauses. "You may not include the words 'coconut' or 'swallow' in your paper. I mean it.

"Please introduce yourselves to the class and you may have the rest of the period for the assignment."

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[psi16.livejournal.com]

Lyta rose, not quite as intimidated as she was yesterday. Celtic Studies had gone relatively smoothly, and she guessed Professor Camulus had not been...displeased as yet. "Lyta Alexander." She nodded a hello to the other members of the class and seated herself.

[godinakilt.livejournal.com]

"Ah, Miss Alexander. Good to see you again. It appears that we will be spending quite some time together over the next semester." His smile isn't really a smile.

[psi16.livejournal.com]

"Yes, it does appear that way, Professor." She returns a sickly-sweet smile, propping her chin in her palm. "I think I'll learn quite a bit."