AMST0225A-S15
Gothic and Horror
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 include fiction, film, readings in the theory of horror, architecture, visual arts, and electronic media. 3 hrs. lect./disc. 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 include fiction, film, readings in the theory of horror, architecture, visual arts, and electronic media. 3 hrs. lect./disc. 3 hrs lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- Library 201(LIB 201)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday at LIB 201 (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Monday at SDL 110 (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Michael Newbury
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FMMC0225A-S15
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22418
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0225
- Section Identifier:
- A