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Subject: English (UG) (ENGL)
CRN: 29165
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 227
Old Core Requirements Met:
UG Core Literature/Writing
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
Monster stories are well known for evoking an emotional rollercoaster of anticipation, fear, disgust, and sympathy. Add to this the supernatural and psychological dimensions of horror, and we have a winning recipe for both literary bestsellers and cinematic blockbusters. But what accounts for the popularity of monster narratives throughout history, and how did they become such a staple of popular culture today? What can the study of monsters reveal about their origins, significance, and relevance for us, as well for previous generations? In this course, we’ll examine some of the most influential and best-loved literary works featuring monsters, considering their literary, historical, psychological, and cultural significance. Texts may include FRANKENSTEIN, DRACULA, BEOWULF, as well as films and other media. This course satisfies a WAC Writing Intensive requirement and an Integration in the Humanities requirement. Please note that ENGL 203 is non-repeatable; students wishing to take a second 200-level Texts in Conversation course will need to register for ENGL 201, 202, or 204. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190
4 Credits