Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0128 - Gothic/Horror

Fall
2018
1
4.00
Lise Sanders
10:30AM-11:50AM TU;10:30AM-11:50AM TH
Hampshire College
327241
Franklin Patterson Hall 102;Franklin Patterson Hall 102
lasHA@hampshire.edu
Gothic fictions are known for their ability to send shivers down the spine, evoking sensations of discomfort, fear, and horror. This interdisciplinary course will explore the genre of the Gothic from its roots in the late eighteenth century through the present, moving among literature, film, television, and digital media forms. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be a key text as we commemorate the novel's 200th anniversary; we will explore intermedial texts like Dracula and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; and the course will end with twenty-first century incarnations of the Gothic (True Blood, Penny Dreadful, and Stranger Things). Throughout, we will discuss the tangled relationship between sexuality, race, and power that characterizes the genre. Students will have the opportunity to develop a creative project in the course, whether a piece of short fiction or a visual/digital exploration of Gothic themes.
Culture, Humanities, and Languages Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.