Explore humanity’s insignificance in an indifferent, often incomprehensible universe—where knowledge itself can be dangerous, and reality is far stranger than we can grasp. Will you keep a firm grip on your sanity?
This course examines the tradition of cosmic horror from its origins to contemporary works, focusing on themes of existential dread, forbidden knowledge, and the limits of human perception. While acknowledging progenitor H. P. Lovecraft, students will explore more modern takes on the genre, tracing how cosmic horror has evolved across cultures and through time from the early 1900s to the present day.
Please note that students can take ENGL200M only ONE time for credit but may take multiple sections that have different 2-digit course numbers. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement).
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL101M or ENGL101XM