HUM 2080 - The Literature & Culture of Witchcraft GE

3 cr
Grounded in the early European historical context and the colonial American experience of witchcraft, this course engages the student in an exploratory and critical dialog that examines witchcraft as it is represented in various types of literature (including plays, short stories, poetry, court documents, journal entries, and novels), culture, and film. Witchcraft stereotypes and hysteria often represent the societal anxieties and beliefs of the culture in which they appear and offer a rich subject for academic study. By drawing from the readings and films assigned throughout the semester, as well as personal research and reflective and critical analysis, the student develops their own unique discourse with regard to the literature and culture of witchcraft and its unique contribution to contemporary and past culture.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1061
Typically offered: Fall, Spring
General education: This course fulfills the Arts and Aesthetics general education requirement.