Popular Genres.

Catalog description

A historical and critical approach to popular genres within the discipline that have been defined as including topics of significant aesthetic and sociological value outside the traditional canons of mainstream tradition. Material to be considered will be determined by the instructor and may include such genres as fantasy literature, science fiction, detective fiction, Gothic Literature, movies, popular culture, and so on. May be repeated for credit. Because this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course. Prerequisite: Graduate level class standing.