ENG 382 - Popular Genres

This course investigates several popular genres (e. g., western, romance, horror) through examples in a variety of media (fiction, film, television, comic books, etc.) and through critical readings in the theory of genre. For each genre we examine, we will be attentive to the narratives, character types, conventions, and iconography typical of the genre as well as to innovation and variation in those forms. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): One 200-level ENG literature course or Junior/Senior standing.

Credits: 4