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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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LIT3033 Monsters & Men in 19th Cent British Lit
In this 19th-century British literature survey course we examine texts that conflate humanity and monstrosity. The monster - whether a vampire, zombie, witch, sea creature, or ghost - forces us to reconsider the line between self and “other” and pushes the boundaries of reality. Monstrosity plays a central role in human history. To understand the significance of the monster in social, sexual, political, and cultural contexts we read novels, theory, short stories, poetry, and watch film from the British canon to pose questions about what monsters reveal about human nature and experience. The relationship between monsters of the past and present is investigated through various contexts such as Darwinism, the Industrial Revolution, colonialism, critical race theory, and feminism. What is most terrifying about the monster is its expression of the darkest human potential. Roundtable discussion, interactive lecture, small group work, and workshops will be used to present and discuss content. Students will be assessed according to participation, discussion contribution and leadership, an oral presentation, and a series of essays. Students must have completed three courses at the 2000 level, one of which is a 2000-level literature course, with grades of C or higher, as prerequisites for this course, or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3.000
LIT 2011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2012 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2014 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2015 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C OrLIT 2017 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2018 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2019 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C OrLIT 2021 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 2022 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 3014 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 3031 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 3032 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C Or LIT 3034 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C
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