ENGL 580: Popular Literature

This course explores literary genres and modes designed to appeal to a mass audience. Subjects may include science fiction, horror, mystery and detective fiction, romance, chick lit, literature into film, and pulp fiction.

Students will explore the relationship between popular literature and “high” culture, the social and political contexts of literature, and the role of marketing and distribution practices.

Please review the syllabus for full course information. 

This course has a synchronous or an asynchronous option.

This course is offered during the Summer II semester. Participants may also register for a Summer I course, if applicable. 

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