Foothill College
ENGL 18B
GOTHIC & HORROR LITERATURE · 4 units · used in 5 transfer pathways
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- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
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About this course
A survey of gothic and horror literature from its 18th-century beginnings to its 21st-century manifestations, including subgenres such as haunted spaces, poltergeists, and demonic possession; werewolves and vampires; supernatural, psychological, religious, and "slasher" horror. Reading and analysis of multicultural texts contextualized historically and interculturally, with special attention to the aesthetics and psychologies of fear.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.”
Transfer pathways that use ENGL 18B
ASSIST maps ENGL 18B to a requirement in 5 published pathways from Foothill College.
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