Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
Join Us for this Pilot Course!
...looking for a different English elective for Spring Semester 2015?
Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
From vampires to ghosts, these frightening stories have influenced fiction writers since the 18th century. This course will focus on the major themes found in Gothic literature and demonstrate how the core writing drivers produce, for the reader, a thrilling psychological environment. Terror versus horror, the influence of the supernatural, and descriptions of the difference between good and evil are just a few of the themes presented. By the time students have completed this course, they will have gained an understanding of and an appreciation for the complex nature of dark fiction.
High School Gothic Literature / by eDynamic Learning
Your Instructors...
This course is being co-taught by long-time English teachers Ms. Keefe (currently the Supervisor of Federal Programs) and Mrs. Testerman (currently the Assistant High School Principal and the Supervisor of Education Technology).
Ms. Keefe
"Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favorite authors! I can't wait to dive into this course with you!"
Mrs. Testerman
"Frankenstein is a great piece of literature written by a young woman. Although the monster is portrayed as evil, I love him! He's one of the best characters in literature."
Who is this course for?
We are looking for...
- Students who are interested in adding on a half-credit English course
- Students who like a challenge
- Students who want to try out a new course in a new environment
- Students who love reading and literature!
What will we read?
Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Lewis Stevenson
Gothic Poetry
various artists and time periods
Dracula
by Bram Stoker
"The Black Cat"
by Edgar Allan Poe
"Berenice"
by Edgar Allan Poe
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS!
Along the way we'll...
Don't be put off by this course if you've already read something on this list. We will study all of the authors and the time periods and how they connect to the themes of Gothic Literature! We will...
- Look at the social & political environments that inspired the works
- Explore the common themes of Gothic literature
- Gain an understanding & appreciation for the classics of Gothic literature
- Analyze the major pieces of Gothic literature