Ghost Stories: Why the Dead Return and What They Want From Us
Subject Code:
COMPLIT
Course Number:
12SC Description:
Sophomore College Seminar. Study of the ghost story genre, from classical literature to popular film. Exploration of anxiety about our own mortality and wisdom about the cultural place of the past. Reading of selected stories and novels that explore ghosts and hauntings. Regular participation in CourseWork discussion forum and work in small groups with other course members to discuss and present readings.
Instructor:
Russell Berman
Term:
Aut
Academic Year:
2011-12 