The Celts in Popular Culture

Three credits · Undergraduate

Banshees, leprechauns, fairies, magic, shamrocks, and white-robed druids cutting mistletoe by moonlight: these are only some of the popular images associated with the Celtic peoples. This course will explore the complexities of identity and the popular perception of Celtic culture, broadly defined, by examining various media including film, novels, and video games. Credit will be granted for only one of CELT 325 or CELT 361 (2013-2014). Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.