Television and Genre: Studies in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

3 credits

This special-topics course will investigate a variety of generic themes within the fantasy television program 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' including horror genres, vampire mythologies and literary traditions, critical race issues, and structures of the serial text. Course materials will include critical theory, literature, and episodes from the show. ***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***