English

Throughout the world of literature, there are various kinds of monsters that are created to incur every sense of panic and horror in the minds of the readers. In the literary narratives, the encountering of monsters is destined to map out a scene of anxiety, insecurity, and the loss of self-identity. The self-confidence of man is threatened as the imposing figure of a monster approaches. Monsters and monstrosities that designate the embodiment of the monstrous creatures in this light give rise to a wide range of description and delineation to the in-depth anxiety and horror hidden in the human minds that bear the fear towards the unknown. This class is a literature-based course focusing on horror novels in which the students discuss and analyze aspects and themes specific to the genre. The required coursework includes a comprehensive term essay and various assignments throughout the semester.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare and his works with particular focus on Shakespeare's use of language, style, and evolution. 

This course not only focuses on literature study but also serves as a critical guide to various thoughts that troubled modern people. The course explores how the industrial revolution, the World Wars, the Cold War, Feminism, Post-colonialism, gender liberation, and concurrent globalization has transformed the English-speaking world. Has the core of humanity changed? How do tradition and modernity contradict one another and in what way are they compromised? To what extent do modern arts push our tolerance of ethics further? Does the British Empire still exist in one form or another? Do globalization and modernity transform our culture fundamentally or only reshuffle it? How do intellectuals—not just creative writers—promote, manipulate, or hinder these exciting but unsettling changes?

The course offers a study of English literature from its medieval origins through the seventeenth century. The course examines prominent authors from various time periods, literary genres, cultural components, and historical contexts.