Gothic Literature and the Aesthetics of Excess, Transgression, and Transcendence

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This course examines the aesthetic development of Gothic literature, focusing on how representations of cultural transgression, emotional excess, and spiritual transcendence mark the artistic essence of Gothic literature. The course focuses mainly on literati Gothicism of England and America, and it explores how film has appropriated Gothic elements in the contemporary age. Includes a literary research project and an oral presentation. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3