Cannibals & the Renaissance

3 credits

Beginning with analysis of the colonial history of the word "cannibal" which entered the English language as a result of Columbus's voyages, we explore the ideological functions served by literary and visual depictions of cannibalism and examine debates about the medicinal and nutritional value of human flesh. ***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***