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Fall 2010
English 98 / 198
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About the Course:

This course examines the evolution of the vampire as a cultural icon from a socio-cultural standpoint. We will consider the purpose of the figure of the vampire in modern society, and attempt to understand why this figure has changed over time. We will study early vampire myths, the original Dracula, the vampire as a victim in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, vampires as heroes in Blade, human idolization of vampires, the morality of the immortal in Anne Rice, the vampire in other media, the clash between vampires and werewolves, and the modern vampires of True Blood, Twilight, and Vampire Diaries. Through discussion and study of texts (written and film), we will hope to understand the cultural phenomena of the vampire. 

Grading Breakdown:

Attendance/Participation: 25%

Reading Responses: 35%

Final Project: 40%

This class is based on discussion, so being familiar with the material and sharing your thoughts on the subject matter is essential. We want the course to be interesting and fun while also making students think about the vampire as a cultural figure and the vampire's role in our modern world.

How to Enroll:

Thank you for all your submissions- we're so happy to start getting to know you! We'll be answering emails with CCNS until 7 pm on September 8th (24 hours after the 'end' of our first class).

If you haven't sent us an email- it's not too late! Fill out the survey/application below and email it to primatechpapertx@gmail.com before 9/8/10 at 7pm, and we'll reply to you as soon as we can!

1. Name; Year; Major

2. Who is your favorite vampire? List your top 3 favorite vampires in order.

3. Why do you want to take this class?

4. What interests you most about vampires?

5. What will you contribute to the class?

Please email a completed application to: primatechpapertx@gmail.com

To everyone who intends on taking the class- please read 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu for Tuesday! Read Chapters I through IX, and then XV through the end of the story. We'll be discussing the short story in class after an enthralling lecture about Dracula and original vampire myths from all over the world! :)

Here's a link to the story: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/10007

or http://www.gutenberg.org/files/10007/10007-h/10007-h.htm

Enjoy!

We'll see you all next Tuesday at 5pm in 123 Wheeler! It was great meeting you all!

Check out http://ctcdecal.wordpress.com/ for updated information. Additionally, class announcements will be posted there throughout the semester.

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