LIT3033 Monsters 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 must have completed a 2000-level literature course, with a grade of C or higher, as prerequisite for this course. Credits: 3.000

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