The Potter Saga
LecturesAmy H. Sturgis
Where did J.K. Rowling get her inspiration from? Why is Harry Potter so popular? How do the movies change the story of Harry Potter?
In this course we will discuss the ancestors to the Harry Potter phenomenon, examine the specific works and traditions that inform the Harry Potter universe, study the Harry Potter texts in depth, and, perhaps most importantly, consider why the Harry Potter franchise has achieved unparalleled global popularity today. In the process, we will take both a theoretical and historical approach to popular culture in general and J.K. Rowling’s works in particular. Wizards, witches, squibs, and muggles are welcome as we get to the very heart of Harry Potter.
In this course we will discuss the ancestors to the Harry Potter phenomenon, examine the specific works and traditions that inform the Harry Potter universe, study the Harry Potter texts in depth, and, perhaps most importantly, consider why the Harry Potter franchise has achieved unparalleled global popularity today. In the process, we will take both a theoretical and historical approach to popular culture in general and J.K. Rowling’s works in particular. Wizards, witches, squibs, and muggles are welcome as we get to the very heart of Harry Potter.
- Lecture01 Why Study Harry Potter-- Rowling, Fairy-Stories, and Genre, Part 101:20:4901:20:49
- Lecture02 Why Study Harry Potter-- Rowling, Fairy-Stories, and Genre, Part 201:26:0901:26:09
- Lecture03 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone-- Rowling and Mythology, Part 101:29:2501:29:25
- Lecture04 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone-- Rowling and Mythology, Part 201:30:1101:30:11
- Lecture05 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets-- Rowling and the British School Story, Part 101:29:2601:29:26
- Lecture06 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets-- Rowling and the British School Story, Part 201:26:3001:26:30
- Lecture07 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban-- Rowling and the Gothic, Part 101:29:1201:29:12
- Lecture08 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban-- Rowling and the Gothic, Part 201:29:4901:29:49
- Lecture09 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-- Rowling and Mystery, Part 101:31:2101:31:21
- Lecture10 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-- Rowling and Mystery, Part 201:31:1901:31:19
- Lecture11 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 1-- The Political Rowling, Part 101:29:4601:29:46
- Lecture12 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Part 1-- The Political Rowling, Part 201:28:0201:28:02
- Lecture13 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Part 2-- Rowling’s Autobiography through Art Part 101:17:5201:17:52
- Lecture14 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Part 2-- Rowling’s Autobiography through Art Part 201:46:5101:46:51
- Lecture15 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince-- Rowling’s Books vs. Film Adaptations Part 101:30:5801:30:58
- Lecture16 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince-- Rowling’s Books vs. Film Adaptations Part 201:37:2701:37:27
- Lecture17 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1-- Epigraphs and Epitaphs Part 101:30:2801:30:27
- Lecture18 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1-- Epigraphs and Epitaphs Part 201:27:3301:27:33
- Lecture19 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2-- Beyond the Books Part 101:32:4801:32:48
- Lecture20 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2-- Beyond the Books Part 201:38:3401:38:34
- Lecture21 J.K. Rowling’s Bookshelf-- Other Works that Shaped Harry Potter, Part 101:28:4001:28:40
- Lecture22 J.K. Rowling’s Bookshelf-- Other Works that Shaped Harry Potter, Part 201:26:5301:26:53
- Lecture23 Harry Potter and Transformative Works-- New Media the Fan Phenomenon and the Harry Potter Effect Part 101:27:0801:27:08
- Lecture24 Harry Potter and Transformative Works-- New Media the Fan Phenomenon and the Harry Potter Effect Part 201:30:0101:30:01