GERST 1160

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GERST 1160
FWS: Serial Storytelling

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

The popularity of serial storytelling is evident today in the proliferation of serial television, films, popular literature, and podcasts, but the history of the serial reaches back to 19th century literature (Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle) and beyond (The Arabian Nights). Why does serial storytelling remain such a dominant form and continue to resonate for 21st century audiences? This course explores seriality in literature and popular culture (television, film, new media) and examines the strategies of suspense, entertainment, and anticipation that connect installments or episodes into novels, seasons, series, and franchises. Essay assignments will draw on textual and cultural analysis as well as critical discussions of series (both literary and popular) to practice effective academic writing.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17669 GERST 1160   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.