FMMC0225A-S11
Gothic and Horror
Please register via AMST 0225A
Gothic and Horror
This course examines the forms and meanings of the Gothic and horror over the last 250 years in the West. How have effects of fright, terror, or awe been achieved over this span and why do audiences find such effects attractive? Our purpose will be to understand the generic structures of horror and their evolution in tandem with broader cultural changes. Course materials will inlcude fiction, film, readings in the theory of horror, architecture, visual arts, and electronic media. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Students who have taken AMCV 0330 Topics in Am. Civ.: Gothic and Horror are not eligible to register for this course.) 3 hrs lect.
This course examines the forms and meanings of the Gothic and horror over the last 250 years in the West. How have effects of fright, terror, or awe been achieved over this span and why do audiences find such effects attractive? Our purpose will be to understand the generic structures of horror and their evolution in tandem with broader cultural changes. Course materials will inlcude fiction, film, readings in the theory of horror, architecture, visual arts, and electronic media. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Students who have taken AMCV 0330 Topics in Am. Civ.: Gothic and Horror are not eligible to register for this course.) 3 hrs lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Library 201(LIB 201)
- Schedule:
- 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday at LIB 201 (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday at AXT AUD (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Michael Newbury
- Subject:
- Film & Media Culture
- Department:
- Film & Media Culture
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- AMST0225A-S11 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22179
- Subject Code:
- FMMC
- Course Number:
- 0225
- Section Identifier:
- A