Explores literature in the Gothic mode and aesthetic and critical theories related to modern "horror" genres or their precursors. Introduces literary-critical concepts (such as notions of abjection, repression and anxiety) that developed alongside this branch of literature. Students read canonical works in British and American traditions while reflecting on notions of popular or marginalized literature.
instructor(s)
Devries, Lukas Jedediah
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Hurley, Kelly
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
Neimann, Paul G
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024