Monsters in Fiction

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Explores social, political, artistic and psychological aspects of the image of the monstrous as seen through the lens of fiction. Combines theoretical readings with focused analyses of primary works. Topics range from traditional monsters such as vampires to less conventional types such as monstrous spaces. (HU) (LA) Prerequisite: HUM 2051 or HUM 2052 or HUM 2141 or HUM 2142 or HUM 2211 or HUM 2212 or HUM 2213 or HUM 2331 or HUM 2332 or HUM 2551 or HUM 2552