Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Hi Class, Fun discussion of Todorov’s terms and how they might play out in Jackson’s Thriller. The only homework for Thursday is to read Poe’s story: “The Fall of the House of Usher”–bring Groom to class though as I want to … Continue reading →

Is Jackson’s film fantastic or uncanny?  

Hi all, Cahit sent me a link to a really superb interpretation of “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Thanks Cahit.

Hi Class, I’ve posted a handout on homesickness under the “Readings” menu tab. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, I’ve put the assignment details for Essay 1 on the “Assignments” menu tab. Please print it out, read it carefully, and bring it class next week. ALSO: Read Wharton’s “Afterward” and Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” Read Chapter 3 … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Good discussion of Stevenson’s novel. Here’s a recap of the homework for next Thursday: 1. Reread the final two chapters of Jekyll and Hyde. Then write Journal 3: a 250 word summary of those two chapters. 2. Read … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Here is the Black Cat. Please note that it is the version from out book American Gothic Tales. I’ve also posted it in Readings blackCat-8 Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, GREAT discussion! I’ve updated the Weekly Schedule, again. Here is what to work on for Thursday: 1. Print out and read Poe’s “The Black Cat” located in the Readings menu tab 2. In your notebook, answer these two … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Thanks for a great beginning class last week. I’ve uploaded a new weekly schedule in the Vital Information menu tab. Here is the New York Times article on Mt. Tambora: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/science/mount-tambora-volcano-eruption-1815.html?_r=0   Let me know if you have … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Welcome to Gothic Literature and Culture, section D560. This course site will be very important to us during the semester, so please familiarize yourself with its features. It will become a meeting “place” of sorts where we can … Continue reading →