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Stanford Root

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RELIGST 145

The Gothic and the Supernatural (ENGLISH 145B)

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-A-II

What happens when you mix up evil, darkness, science fiction, romance, and lots and lots of ghosts? Our exploration of the supernatural and gothic romance will lead us to encounter hidden chambers, teleporting idols, haunted castles, and Frankenstein's monster. In the context of growing empire, technological change, questions about ultimate evil, the gothic gives us a unique opportunity to explore the connections between gothic romance and supernatural concepts.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 28420
0 / 25 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:3 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Willburn, Sarah
4units

RELIGST 145: The Gothic and the Supernatural (ENGLISH 145B)

4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II

What happens when you mix up evil, darkness, science fiction, romance, and lots and lots of ghosts? Our exploration of the supernatural and gothic romance will lead us to encounter hidden chambers, teleporting idols, haunted castles, and Frankenstein's monster. In the context of growing empire, technological change, questions about ultimate evil, the gothic gives us a unique opportunity to explore the connections between gothic romance and supernatural concepts.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Monday Wednesday 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM — Willburn, Sarah (Undergrad)

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