ENG 3407 OER Gothic Literature and Visual Culture

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ENG 3407 OER Gothic Literature and Visual Culture
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English
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ENG3407
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Course Description

The purpose of this course is to gain a better understanding of the popular genre of the Gothic as it was developed and practiced in the late-eighteenth century and through to today in a variety of cultural contexts. An important foundation to this class is the idea that the Gothic is more than simply mysterious or strange; it is a transgressive and provocative sort of strange.

The course will focus on key concepts such as horror, haunting, madness, monsters, and the undead, concepts that serve as entry points to theories such as the uncanny, queerness, and the sublime. Students will critically read, analyze, and write about the ways that the Gothic questions what it means to be normal or accepted. The class will learn about and practice using tools for reading, interpreting, and critically responding to fiction, film, poetry, and other cultural manifestations of the Gothic. In addition, students will participate in conversations about contemporary American identities and also engage in experiential learning through field trips to Gothic architectural spaces.

Avatar Image: “Azrael, The Angel of Death at Green-Wood Cemetery” by Laura Westengard is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Acknowledgements

This course was created by: Laura Westengard

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