This introductory literature course explores the genres of horror and fantasy. Students will read classic and contemporary texts in these genres and become familiar with literary terms and conventions such as narrators, settings, characterization, and figurative language. Students will explore the creative strategies and characteristics that make these genres unique through assigned reading, class discussion, paper assignments, and collaborative activities.

Requisite course ENGL 103: English Composition or ENGL 104: English Composition for Secondary Education majors may be taken as pre-requisites or concurrently as corequisites.