CMLT-C 111 READING THE WORLD (3 CR.)
Diverse literary genres and cultures from around the world explored through a comparative analysis of characters and themes in canonical and non-canonical texts, both ancient and modern.
1 classes found
Spring 2024
Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
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LEC | 3 | 5639 | Closed | 4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | MW | BH 006 | Potapowicz I; Lespilette A |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 5639: Total Seats: 35 / Available: 0 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Cultr
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
READING THE WORLD OF MONSTERS While monsters are prevalent in literature, from children¿s tales to the most gruesome horror stories, defining what constitutes a ¿monster¿ proves to be difficult, if not impossible. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to a variety of literary and visual texts from around the world that feature monsters and to encourage you to think critically about how they represent and use monstrosity. As the monster is an ambiguous figure who both fascinates and frightens us, we will explore this strange relationship of attraction/repulsion and reflect on what it reveals about ourselves. Course requirements: reading novels / short stories / academic articles writing and discussing about your readings (no essay writing) in class group work active participation oral presentation Readings will include: My Sister, the Serial Killer: A novel, Bloodchild, Victor LaValle's Destroyer, Frankenstein, or, the Modern Prometheus, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Family of the Vourdalak.