| Course Name |
(中) 恐怖與驚悚小說(4525) |
| (Eng.) Thriller and Horror Novel |
| Offering Dept |
Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
LIN,YU-CYUN |
| Department |
Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate |
Language |
中/英文 |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course delves into the spine-chilling world of thriller and horror novels, offering a comprehensive exploration of their literary significance and cultural impact. Through a variety of teaching methods—including close reading and group discussions. Students will engage with classic and contemporary works of thriller and horror fiction.
We will analyze the genre's unique narrative structures, thematic elements, and stylistic techniques, examining how these works tap into fundamental human fears and societal anxieties. The course will also incorporate perspectives from literary criticism and psychology, allowing students to explore the psychological underpinnings of fear, suspense, and the uncanny. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
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By examining how these novels reflect and shape our understanding of the human psyche, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the genre's enduring appeal and its role in literature.
This course encourages critical thinking, creative exploration, and a nuanced understanding of the thriller and horror genres. Students will be expected to participate actively in discussions and complete analytical essays that reflect their understanding of the course material.
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| Written Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
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Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introductions |
| Week 2 |
The Aesthetics and Psychology Behind Horror Films by Michelle Park, Long Island UniversityFollow
https://digitalcommons.liu.edu/post_honors_theses/31/
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| Week 3 |
Carmilla by joseph sheridan le fanu |
| Week 4 |
”The Doll” by Daphne du Maurier |
| Week 5 |
National Holiday |
| Week 6 |
The Call of Cthulhu By H. P. Lovecraft |
| Week 7 |
The Monkey’s Paw (1902) by W.W. Jacobs |
| Week 8 |
Edgar Allan Poe - The Black Cat |
| Week 9 |
Mid-term Exam |
| Week 10 |
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820) |
| Week 11 |
The White People (1904) by Arthur Machen |
| Week 12 |
The Fall of the House of Usher”. Author: Edgar Allan Poe |
| Week 13 |
Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend-1 |
| Week 14 |
Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend-2 |
| Week 15 |
A Rose for Emily - William Faulkner |
| Week 16 |
Final Exam |
| Week 17 |
Self-study: An extended quest to find and enjoy more visualized works of this genre adapted from a novel or work of fiction. |
| Week 18 |
Self-study: To assess the failure or success of a commercially successful horror movie or thriller adapted from a novel or work of fiction. |
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| Evaluation |
Mid-term exam:30%
Final exam:30%
In-class activities:40% [attendance 10%, the report for self-study 10%, quizzes(weekly) 20%]
* 1.Please note that if you miss all the classes before the add and drop period or find yourself unable to comply with the class regulations I have provided, drop this course, please.
＊2. If you do not enjoy ”reading a lot of lengthy works by great minds” or often feel uncomfortable in a class with an instructor who emphasizes class management, this course may not be suitable for you.
*3. Every time you use your smartphone, notebook, or tablet during my lectures, make sure to do so only as an aid for your study and class performance. Students’ absent-mindedness and addiction to activities not related to the curriculum are causing great concern and should be avoided.
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| Textbook & other References |
| Self-made teaching materials edited by Bryan Lin |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| by appointment |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| include experience courses：N |
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