ENGL 322 - Imagining Immanence

FC ARHU WINT

4 credits
From the vantage point of a seemingly triumphant scientific modernism, Freud declared religion’s fate to be ‘the future of an illusion.’ How, then, do we make sense of the persistence and flourishing of theological concerns in contemporary culture? In exploring this complex question, we will focus on works of literature and cinema (perhaps other arts) that explore questions of meaning in broad, deep and specific terms. American, Post-1900.
Prerequisites & Notes: For complete prerequisites, please refer to the English Program section titled ‘Advanced Courses.’ Also acceptable: CINE 110 or CINE 111 and a Cinematic Traditions Course, OR CINE 290 or CINE 299.
This course is cross-listed with CINE 325