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Class 1: Zoom and ITC-LMS check, Introduction activity Class 2: Overview of 19th Century Gothic Class 3: Gothic Regionalism Class 4: Turn of the Century Gothic 1 Class 5: Turn of the Century Gothic 2 Class 6: Early 20th Century Gothic Class 7: Mid-term Review/Reports Class 8: Supernatural Gothic Class 9: Domestic/Psychological Gothic Class 10: Science Fiction Gothic Class 11: Current Trends in Gothic Fiction 1 Class 12: Current Trends in Gothic Fiction 2 Class 13: Final Review/Reports There will be a 15-minute question and answer period before or after class.

This course will be taught in English through several methods: short lectures by the professor, group discussions, and writing assignments (in-class writing, a mid-term report, and a final report). The focus of this course will be primarily on reading and critical analysis skills. Students are allowed to speak in English and/or Japanese during discussions, but all written work (in class and for homework) should be completed in English. Students are expected to join from a PC or tablet at home or from the assigned classroom on-campus that will have wifi (and computers). Students will be required to keep their cameras on during discussion times and use their computer microphone. Students are NEVER allowed to join the online class from other locations; joining from other locations will result in penalties. The course will be taught live through Zoom and also use UTOL, Google Sites, and Google Documents. Class 1 will be a test class and explanation day. We also do an introductory activity to practice using our virtual classroom tools. Discussions will take place out loud and in written format via Zoom and Google Documents. Writing and reading assignments will be assigned via the course Google Site and submitted to the UTOL.

Final Report: 40%, Midterm Report: 30%, In-class assignments and participation: 30%

Notes: Previous experience reading literature is not required to take this class. It is introductory level. Because this class is focused on Gothic literature, it contains some material that may be upsetting, such as ghosts, death, and crime. Students who are sensitive or dislike such topics should not sign up for this course. Policies on participation: Students are expected to come to class on time (via Zoom) and complete assignments on time (via UTOL and Google Sites). In this course, students are graded on their active class participation (not attendance). If students have some trouble, either with technology or in their lives, they should contact the professor as soon as possible to help avoid negative impacts to their grades. Policies on absences: Students should report an absence for reasons of illness or technical difficulties and will receive an "excused" at the discretion of the professor (students should be prepared to offer some proof, such as a medical certificate or picture of the computer problem). However, students who miss more than 3 classes "unexcused" may not have sufficient points to pass the class. Moreover, missing 5 or more classes total, excused or unexcused, will result in failure of the course. Exceptions to these rules will be given on a case by case basis for diagnosed conditions and special cases adjudicated by the Kyomuka. Policies on language use: The language of instruction will be primarily English. But some discussion in Japanese will be allowed. Students should be prepared to read or write their assignments each week. Reports and other assignments should be completed in the student's original English. Policies regarding reports and classwork: Students who do not complete their final report cannot pass this class. Students who use generative AI, AI chatbots, AI translation tools. and/or AI grammar modifying/polishing tools to complete their classwork or reports will fail that assignment, which may result in failure of the course. Students who copy-paste, commit plagiarism, or commit acts of academic dishonest such as having another person edit their work, will face penalties including failure of the assignment and failure of the course. All students wishing to turn in a late assignment must contact the professor BEFORE the deadline has passed, except in extreme cases of emergencies that made such contact impossible (proof will be required). Late assignments that have been excused (for illness, disabilities, or technical problems) will be graded the same as on-time assignments. Late and unexcused assignments may be submitted for a passing grade. Unexcused lateness may result in assignments receiving no credit after 3 weeks have passed from the deadline; unexcused and late final reports may not be graded if the deadline for final grades has passed. Students who turn in the wrong assignment for their final report will receive a zero unless they send the correct version before the final grade deadlines. Students who turn in their report late without notifying the professor may fail the assignment (if it is a final report, they may fail the course this way).

The professor is an expert in American literature and culture, and her main field of research is on Gothic literature.