ENGL_O 231 - Introduction to Popular Narrative

Introduction to popular literary genres, including detective fiction, science fiction, romance, gothic fiction, horror fiction, and fantasy. Students will examine the relationship between socio-political formations and literature. Discussions of form will include a study of narrative methods and fictional techniques. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Two of ENGL 112, ENGL 114, ENGL 150, ENGL 151, ENGL 153. or 6 credits of 100-level English. ENGL 112 and ENGL 114 may not both be taken for credit.

Credits: 3.00

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