ENG 227 - The Gothic Novel

3 Credits

Students examine the gothic tradition as it evolved from British novels in the late 18th century to writings in contemporary American horror. The course charts the progress of various themes and motifs, including the nature and origins of evil, hidden or double lives, and the natural versus the unnatural and the supernatural.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
Prerequisites: ENG 110, a Connections Block, or Writing Assessment Score of 3 or above